OSHA Inspection: ORBIX HOT GLASS

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

Jun 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i):     All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a) On or aboutto 1/25/13 - Glass cold working room, an employee was exposed to ingoing nip points due to unguarded rotating horizontal shaft.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

Jun 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):     Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      a) On or 1/25/13 - Glass cold working room, an employee conducting glass sanding and grinding work was exposed to incoming nip points on unguarded pulleys.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

Jun 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):     Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) On or about 1/25/13 - Glass cold working room, an employee was exposed to ingoing nip points due to an unguarded power transmission belt during glass sanding and grinding work.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

Jun 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6):     Equipment located in damp or wet locations was not identified for that purpose:    a) On or about to 1/25/13 - Glass coldworking room, a Dayton #3KC617C, 115/230VAC electric motor used to power a horizontal lathe to conduct wet glass grinding,sanding and polishing was not identifed for that purpose.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1):   Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures were not weatherproof in damp or wet locations:  a) On or about 1/25/13 - Glass cold working room, an electrical outlet in a damp location was not made waterproof for that purpose.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(e):     The employer did not ensure that employees were not using defective or damaged personal protective equipment in the workplace.    a) On or about 2/6/13 - Employer did not ensure that employees were not using damaged kevlar mitts during transfer of hot glasswork to the annealing oven.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

May 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 15919135

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) On or about 1/24/13 - Glassworking area, a respiratory program was not established for an employee performing glass working and molding operations, while wearing a North half-face respirator.  b) On or about 1/24/13 - Glassworking and cold room areas, a respiratory program was not established for an employee performing glass working, molding and grinding operations, while wearing a North half-face respirator.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

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) On or about 1/24/13 - 3869 County Road 275, Fort Payne, AL, a written hazard communication program was was written or implemented for employees conducting glass molding and working operations and exposed to chemicals such as lead dust, denatured alcohol, resins and adhesives.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1):   All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:  a) On or about 1/23/13 - The concrete floor in the glass working area had lead present.  b) On or about 1/23/13 - The concrete floor at the entrance to the storage room had lead present.  c) On or about 1/23/13 - The rubber sheet on the table in the storage room had lead present.  d) On or about 01/23/13 - The concrete floor at the entrance to the cold working room had lead present.