OSHA Inspection: PUTNAM PRECISION PRODUCTS INC

Issued

Feb 11, 2013

Abate by

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent:    a). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for the CNC operators in the new building, were exposed to continuous noise at 91% of the permissible daily noise (8-hour time weighted average sound level of 80 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 89 dBA during the 389 minute sampling period on 1/9/13; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 91 minutes not sampled. The employer did not implement a hearing conservation program.    b). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for the CNC operators in the new building, were exposed to continuous noise at 85% of the permissible daily noise (8-hour time weighted average sound level of 80 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 89 dBA during the 403 minute sampling period on 1/9/13; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 77 minutes not sampled. The employer did not implement a hearing conservation program.

Issued

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure may equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    a). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for the CNC operators in the new building, were exposed to continuous noise at 91% of the permissible daily noise (8-hour time weighted average sound level of 80 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 89 dBA during the 389 minute sampling period on 1/9/13; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 91 minutes not sampled.     b). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for the CNC operators in the new building, were exposed to continuous noise at 85% of the permissible daily noise (8-hour time weighted average sound level of 80 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 89 dBA during the 403 minute sampling period on 1/9/13; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 77 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Feb 11, 2013

Abate by

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(3): Employees were not given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable hearing protectors provided by the employer:    a). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for the CNC operators in the new building, were exposed to continuous noise at 91% of the permissible daily noise (8-hour time weighted average sound level of 80 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 89 dBA during the 389 minute sampling period on 1/9/13; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 91 minutes not sampled.  The employer only provided one type of hearing protection.    b). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for the CNC operators in the new building, were exposed to continuous noise at 85% of the permissible daily noise (8-hour time weighted average sound level of 80 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 89 dBA during the 403 minute sampling period on 1/9/13; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 77 minutes not sampled. The employer only provided one type of hearing protection.

Issued

Feb 11, 2013

Abate by

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(4): The employer did not provide training in the use and care of all hearing protectors provided to employees:    a). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for the CNC operators in the new building, were exposed to continuous noise at 91% of the permissible daily noise (8-hour time weighted average sound level of 80 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 89 dBA during the 389 minute sampling period on 1/9/13; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 91 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not provide training.    b). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for the CNC operators in the new building, were exposed to continuous noise at 85% of the permissible daily noise (8-hour time weighted average sound level of 80 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 89 dBA during the 403 minute sampling period on 1/9/13; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 77 minutes not sampled. The employer did not provide training.

Issued

Feb 11, 2013

Abate by

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of this section:     a). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for the CNC operators in the new building, were exposed to continuous noise at 91% of the permissible daily noise (8-hour time weighted average sound level of 80 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 89 dBA during the 389 minute sampling period on 1/9/13; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 91 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not provide training.    b). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for the CNC operators in the new building, were exposed to continuous noise at 85% of the permissible daily noise (8-hour time weighted average sound level of 80 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 89 dBA during the 403 minute sampling period on 1/9/13; exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 77 minutes not sampled. The employer did not provide training.

Issued

Feb 11, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable or combustible liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve. Transferring by means of air pressure on the container or portable tanks was not prohibited:    a). on or about 9/27/12, on site, in the printing department, for employees that use methyl alcohol to clean various parts with a cloth napkin. The employee would use the alcohol every day, 20 times a day. The employees dispensed directly from the can by tipping it over into the cloth napkin. The employer did not provide an appropriate means of dispensing.

Issued

Feb 11, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:    a). on or about 9/27/12, on site, in the printing department, for employees that use methyl alcohol to clean various parts with a cloth napkin. The employee would use the alcohol every day, 20 times a day. The employees disposed of the cloth napkins, with the alcohol on it, in the regular garbage. The employer did not provide a covered metal receptacle.

Issued

Feb 11, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 16602590P108

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a). On or about 9/27/12, on site, in the printing department, for employees that mix thinner and printing ink, daily, into a cup to add to the printer. The employees are exposed to chemicals that include, but not limited to, propylene gylcol-1-methyl ether-2-acetate and xylene. The employer did not require the use of safety gloves.    b). On or about 9/27/12, on site, in the printing department, for employees that use alcohol to clean various parts with a cloth napkin. The employees are exposed to methyl alcohol every day, 20 times a day. The employer did not require the use of safety gloves.    c). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for employees that operate the CNC machines. The employees are exposed to cutting oil when removing the finished parts and inspecting them on a daily basis. The employer did not require the use of safety gloves.

Issued

Feb 11, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 16602590P108

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training were not met:    a). On or about 9/27/12, on site, in the printing department, for employees that mix thinner and printing ink, daily, into a cup to add to the printer. The employees are exposed to the hazards of chemicals that include, but not limited to, propylene gylcol-1-methyl ether-2-acetate and xylene.     b). On or about 9/27/12, on site, in the printing department, for employees that use alcohol to clean various parts with a cloth napkin. The employees are exposed to the hazards of methyl alcohol every day, 20 times a day.    c). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for employees that operate the CNC machines. The employees are exposed to the hazards of cutting oil when removing the finished parts and inspecting them on a daily basis.

Issued

Feb 11, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): The employer did not provide training to include at least the physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area:    a). On or about 9/27/12, on site, in the printing department, for employees that mix thinner and printing ink, daily, into a cup to add to the printer. The employees are exposed to the hazards of chemicals that include, but not limited to, propylene gylcol-1-methyl ether-2-acetate and xylene. The employer did not provide training to the employees.    b). On or about 9/27/12, on site, in the printing department, for employees that use alcohol to clean various parts with a cloth napkin. The employees are exposed to the hazards of methyl alcohol every day, 20 times a day. The employer did not provide training to the employees.    c). On or about 9/27/12, on site, for employees that operate the CNC machines. The employees are exposed to the hazards of cutting oil when removing the finished parts and inspecting them on a daily basis. The employer did not provide training to the employees.