OSHA Inspection: CARBI-TECH, INC.

Issued

2013-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a) Jobsite, 101 Sherman Avenue, Vandergrift, PA:  On or about December 10, 2012, various exit doors throughout the facility were not marked with an exit sign.

Issued

2013-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5):  Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):    a) Jobsite, 101 Sherman Avenue, Vandergrift, PA:  On or about December 10, 2012, several doors in the press room that led to different rooms were not marked as "not an exit."

Issued

2013-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a) Jobsite, 101 Sherman Avenue, Vandergrift, PA:  On or about December 10, 2012, the employer did not assess and provide documentation that the workplace had been evaluated to determine if any or what kind of personal protective equipment was required due to the hazards the employees face while performing their daily work activities.  One item that employees use is Carbide Powergrind coolant that, according to the MSDS, requires gloves and protective clothing.

Issued

2013-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a) Jobsite, 101 Sherman Avenue, Vandergrift, PA:  On or about December 10, 2012, employees were operating powered industrial trucks to load and unload material, and they were not trained in the safe operation of them.

Issued

2013-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4):  Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes shall have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:    a) Jobsite, 101 Sherman Avenue, Vandergrift, PA:  On or about December 10, 2012, employees were not protected from exposed energized 110 v AC wiring due to a missing faceplate on the light switch to the Sand Enclosure Room for the Bruderer stamping press.

Issued

2013-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(a):  The employer did not have an emergency action plan whenever an OSHA standard in this part requires one:    a) Jobsite, 101 Sherman Avenue, Vandergrift, PA:  On or about December 10, 2012, the employer did not have an emergency action plan for the employees to follow and directed the employees to evacuate the building in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2013-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):  Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    a) Jobsite, 101 Sherman Avenue, Vandergrift, PA:  On or about December 10, 2012, the employer did not conduct the annual inspections of portable fire extinguishers.

Issued

2013-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Jobsite, 101 Sherman Avenue, Vandergrift, PA:  On or about December 10, 2012, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program for the chemicals employees use on a regular basis, such as, but not limited to,  IONOPLUS 3000 and Rustlick Carbide PowerGrind.