OSHA Inspection: TRIPLE M MECHANICAL

Issued

Nov 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a):     Flammable liquids were not kept in covered containers when not in use:    a. In the mix room, on 10-18-12, an open container of flammable liquid was used to clean a part.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. In the mix room, on 10-18-12, trash was not removed; room not kept clean.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):     A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a. Where abrasive blasting and spray painting, including water and solvent based paints, were conducted a respiratory protection program was not implemented that addressed all requirements of the standard including, but not limited to:     i. fit testing for negative pressure, cartridge respirators,     ii. providing a medical evaluation before allowing use of a negative pressure respirator,     iii. proper storage and cleaning of all respirators,     iv. establishing a change schedule for respirator cartridges based on exposures and materials used,     v. providing for periodic testing of supplied air (if a high temperature alarm or cut-off is provided), or alternatively, providing a carbon monoxide alarm for the supplied air respirator,     vi. ensuring periodic evaluation of the program by a competent person,     vii. providing training for all respirator users (documented),     viii. putting the program in writing, with changes made as needed.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a. Where abrasive blasting and spray painting, including water and solvent based paints, were conducted and other chemical products were used, such as welding products, a chemical hazard communication program (which is required to be in writing) was not developed and implemented, especially providing employee training on the specific health and physical hazards of the chemical products, and reviewing material safety data sheets (including a complete indexed set of data sheets), labeling, and the controls required, such as ensuring proper ventilation and maintenance, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, ensuring flammable ignition hazards are controlled, and good housekeeping.       Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):     The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    a. Training documentation did not exist for all powered industrial truck operators (documentation indicating that training was conducted according to the requirements of the standard, including a "classroom" portion, demonstration of equipment, and evaluation of the trainee; three year re-evaluation documentation and any changes in the program or equipment requiring re-training).    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).