OSHA Inspection: BRITTON INDUSTRIES INC

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1476.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees      Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall hazards:    a) Recycling yard: Employees did not wear fall protection when using a Genie S-40 model HP-9K-25724-P/n 30669 serial 159241 to service and repair equipment in the recycling yard at heights above four feet, on or about 1/8/13.     One feasible and useful method of abatement would be to provide fall protection such as a safety belt or harness as required by the manufacturer in the owners manual on pages 4 and 28.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1476.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    a) Recycling center secondary grinder: Employees worked on a platform, 78 inches above the ground below, that did not have a standard railing on three sides, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii):     Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side:    a) Recycling center primary grinder: Employees accessed stairs that did not have a standard railing on the left side, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1):     Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:    a) Recycling center primary grinder: Employees accessed stairs that did not have a midrail on the right side handrail, on or about 1/8/13.       b) Recycling center primary grinder: Employees worked on a platform 70 inches above the ground below that did not have a midrail, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2030.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1):     When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    Recycling yard: The employer did not develop and implement a noise monitoring program for employees working in the recycling yard with the following exposures:    a) A yard supervisor was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 77.28 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for397 minutes during one shift on 1/29/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) A laborer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 70.39 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 471 minutes during one shift on 2/14/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

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29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1):     The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.    Recycling yard: The employer did not provide audiometric testing for employees working in the recycling yard with the following exposures:    a) A yard supervisor was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 77.28 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for397 minutes during one shift on 1/29/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) A laborer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 70.39 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 471 minutes during one shift on 2/14/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1):     The employer did not train each employee who was exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k):    Recycling yard: The employer did not provide initial and annual noise training to employees working in the recycling yard with the following exposures:    a) A yard supervisor was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 77.28 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for397 minutes during one shift on 1/29/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) A laborer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was70.39 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 471 minutes during one shift on 2/14/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2216.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):     Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) Throughout recycling yard: The employer did not develop and implement lockout tagout procedures for equipment that employees serviced and maintained, such as, but not limited to, conveyors, Trommel screening machine model 833A serial 10911, Hogzilla Tub Grinder model TC#-1564SE serial 621 (stationary) and Diamond Z horizontal grinder (portable), on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i):   Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  a) Throughout recycling yard: The employer did not provide singularly identifiable locks to employees that serviced and maintained equipment, such as, but not limited to, conveyors, Trommel screening machine model 833A serial 10911, Hogzilla Tub Grinder model TC#-1564SE serial 621 (stationary) and Diamond Z horizontal grinder (portable), on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):   Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  a) Throughout recycling yard: The employer did not provide training to authorized employees that serviced and maintained equipment, such as, but not limited to, conveyors, Trommel screening machine model 833A serial 10911, Hogzilla Tub Grinder model TC#-1564SE serial 621 (stationary) and Diamond Z horizontal grinder (portable), on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B):     Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:      a) Throughout recycling yard: The employer did not provide training to affected employees that worked in areas where servicing and maintainence of equipment, such as, but not limited to, conveyors, Trommel screening machine model 833A serial 10911, Hogzilla Tub Grinder model TC#-1564SE serial 621 (stationary) and Diamond Z horizontal grinder (portable), took place, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1218.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2):     The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a) Throughout facility: The employer did not provide training on the use of fire extinguishers to employees who were required to use them, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1218.00 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) Throughout facility: Employees that received forklift certification from previous employers were not evaluated to determine their competency when operating forklifts at the facility, such as, but not limited to,  Komatsu 25 propane forklift model FCG251-14  serial 591326A, Komatsu 25 propane forklift model FCG25-14 serial 591326A and Manitou TMT 55FLHT/T2 serial 753631,  on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    a) Throughout facility: The employer did not ensure that employees operating forklifts in the facility, such as, but not limited to, Komatsu 25 propane forklift model FCG251-14  serial 591326A and Komatsu 25 propane forklift model FCG25-14 serial 591326A,  completed all required training, including formal instruction, practical training and an evaluation of performance, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1218.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):     Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:      a) Welding area of garage: A Jet 10 inch bench grinder had a 3/4 inch opening between the workrest and abrasive wheel, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):   The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   a) Small engine repair area of garage: A bench grinder used to repair small engines had an opening of 7/8th inches at the tongue guard periphery, on or about 1/8/13.  b) Welding area of garage: A Jet 10 inch bench grinder had an opening of 2 7/16 inches on the left side and 1 1/2 inches on the  right side between the tongue guard and abrasive wheel, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1476.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i):     Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:       a) Recycling center behind screening machine: Employees were exposed to a three inch diameter shaft on the secondary grinder take away belt that protruded five inches and was not guarded, on or about 1/8/13.        b) Recycling center behind screening machine: Employees were exposed to a three inch wide shaft on the feed conveyor that protruded 7 3/4 inches and was not guarded, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1476.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii):     Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:      a) Welding area in garage: A welding booth did not have a protective curtain on an opening that faced the vehicle maintenance area and the roll-up and exit doors, on or about 1/29/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1218.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):     Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least on half hour:      a) Outside behind garage: Eleven oxygen cylinders used for welding and cutting were stored next to acetylene cylinders, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1218.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:      a) Small engine repair area of garage: A bench grinder used for small equipment repair had a damaged strain relief, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:   a) Recycling yard: The employer did not evaluate the screening machines to determine if they were permit required confined spaces, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane:  a) Garage near welding area: A wall mounted crane fabricated by a shop employee was not labeled with the rated load capacity, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 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:   a) Throughout facility: The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for the chemicals used by employees, such as, but not limited to WD-40, Napa Brake Fluid, Lawson Non-chlorinated Brake Clean, STIHL Bar and Chain Saw Lubricant, Shell Zone All Season 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze, Mobile Gear Oil, PURUS 50/50 Prediluted Extend Life Antifreeze,  Service Pro Hydraulic Oil, acetylene, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon and grease, on or about 1/8/13.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):   Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Throughout facility: Employees were not provided information and training on the chemicals used at the worksite, including, but not limited to,  WD-40, Napa Brake Fluid, Lawson Non-chlorinated Brake Clean, STIHL Bar and Chain Saw Lubricant, Shell Zone All Season 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze, Mobile Gear Oil, PURUS 50/50 Prediluted Extend Life Antifreeze,  Service Pro Hydraulic Oil, acetylene, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon and grease, on or about 1/3/13.