OSHA Inspection: STORK H&E TURBO BLADING

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $5400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1):  A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA:    a)  An employee working as a Polsiher was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 75.0% of the dose of the OSHA persmissible exposure limit.  The equivalent dBA for the 75.0% dose is approximately 87.9 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 08/09/12 for 471 minutes.  Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 9 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs.    b)  An employee working as a Polisher was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 83.0% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit.  The equivalent dBA for the 83.0% dose is approximately 88.7 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level.  The sampling was conducted on 08/09/12 for 474 minutes.  Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 6 minutes not sampled. Employee was not wearing ear plugs.    c)  An employee working as a Machinist was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 81.1% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit.  The equivalent dBA for the 81.1% dose is approximately 88.5 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level.  The sampling was conducted on 08/09/12 for 457 minutes.  Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 23 minutes not sampled. Employee was not wearing ear plugs.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.    Abatement methodology:    Step 1: An effective hearing conservation program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) shall be maintained.  An effective hearing conservation program shall include, at a minimum:    (1)  a baseline audiogram for all employees exposed to noise levels equal to or in excess of the standard.    (2)  Annual audiograms for each overexposed employee    (3)  analysis of audiogram results with retesting and/or referral to an otolaryngologist or qualified physician when a significant threshold shift occurs.  A significant shift will be considered to be equal to or greater than an average of 30 dba over the 2000, 3000, and 4000 hertz frequencies.    (4)  Where insert ear plugs or custom-molded devices are utilized, individual employee fitting shall be conducted by a trained person, and employees shall be instructed in the care and use of the devices.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(l)(1):  A copy of 29 CFR 1910.95 was not made available to affected employees or their representatives nor was a copy posted in the workplace:    a)  Throughout the facility, on or about 8/9/12: The employer did not provide a copy of 1910.95 to the affected employees, or post a copy in the workplace, when employees were exposed to noise that exceeded an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 dBA.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2700.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)  Employer did not establish nor implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures when respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer:    a)  Polish Department, on or about 7/31/12:  Employer had not established a written respirator protection program when employees were required to wear half face air purifying respirators.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:    a)  Polishing Department, on or about 7/31/12: Employer allows voluntary use of dust masks and has not supplied employees with Appendix D of the respirator standard.     Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) Employees required to wear negative pressure respirators were not provided with a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator:    a)  Polishing Department, on or about 7/31/12: Employees required to wear half face air purifying respirators had not been provided with a medical evaluation.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  Employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter:    a)  Polishing Department, on or about 7/31/12: Employees required to wear half face air purifying respirators had not been fit tested.     Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)  The employer did not provide effective, comprehensive, understandable, and annual (or more often if necessary) training to employees who are required to use respirators:    a)  Polishing Department, on or about 7/31/12: Employees are required to wear half face air purifying respirators and had not received respirator training.    Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $3600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a)  Polishing Area, on or about 7/24/12: Employees using compressed air for cleaning purposes was measured at approximately 75  p.s.i.     b)  CNC Production Area, on or about 7/24/12: Employees using compressed air for cleaning purposes at the Okuma 30 was measured at approximately 90 p.s.i.     c)  CNC Production Area, on or about 7/24/12: Employees using compressed air for cleaning purposes at the Okuma 31 was measured at approximately 45 p.s.i.

Issued

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met; specifically:      1)  Labeling and other forms of warning;      2)  MSDS requirements for the hazardous materials known to be present at the jobsite;      3)  Employee training and information.    The written program must also include:                 (a)  A list of all the chemicals used at the jobsite.                 (b)  Methods to inform employees of hazards associated with non-routine tasks.                 (c)  Methods the employer will use to inform any contractors employees of workplace hazards.     a)  Throughout the facility, on our about 7/31/12: A written hazard communication program was not developed for the employees who work with hazardous materials including but not limited to: Aluminum; Carbon Steel, Titanium and coolant.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.