OSHA Inspection: SHIELD AIR SOLUTIONS, INC.

Issued

Apr 4, 2013

Abate by

Apr 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:    The employer does not provide standard railing on all sides of stairways.    a. This violation was observed on or about March 5, 2013, on the west side of the assembly area where employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 15 feet when using a set of stairs without a midrail installed.    b. This violation was observed on or about March 5, 2013, on the east side of the assembly area where employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 15 feet when using a set of stairs without a midrail installed.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that standard railing are provided on the open sides of exposed stairways and platforms.

Issued

Apr 4, 2013

Abate by

Apr 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials:    The employer does not prevent employees from consuming food or beverage in areas exposed to toxic materials. This violation occurred on or about March 5, 2013, in the painting area where employees were exposed to a chemical ingestion hazard when preparing food and beverages in an area containing Xylene, Ethylbezene, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone and Silica.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that area exposed to toxic materials are not used by employee to consume food or beverages.

Issued

Apr 4, 2013

Abate by

Jun 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    The employer does not guard the point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury.    a. This violation was observed on or about March 5, 2013, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Dumas press brake Model E37160 S/N 7534061928-E without a point of operation guard.     b. This violation was observed on or about March 5, 2013, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Heim press brake Model 45-6 S/N 2445 without a point of operation guard.     c. This violation was observed on or about March 5, 2013, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Chicago Dreis & Krump press brake Model SS-501 S/N 5295 without a point of operation guard.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that guards are installed on all machines to protect employees from the point of operation.

Issued

Apr 4, 2013

Abate by

Apr 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    The employer does not ensure grinding machinery is used with work rests. This violation was observed on or about March 5, 2013, in the NE section of the assembly area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Dayton bench grinder without work rests installed.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that work rests on grinding machinery are used to support offhand grinding work.

Issued

Apr 4, 2013

Abate by

Apr 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    The employer does not adjust tongue guards on grinding machinery to a maximum opening of one fourth inch. This violation occurred on or about March 5, 2013, in the NE corner of the Assembly Shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Dayton bench grinder with the tongue guard adjusted to approximately 1 inch.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that tongue guards on grinding machinery are adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one fourth inch.

Issued

Apr 4, 2013

Abate by

Apr 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    The employer does not provide safety guards on abrasive wheels of portable grinders. This violation was observed on or about March 5, 2013, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a Dewalt portable grinder, Model# GA7011C without a safety guard.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder are provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel.

Issued

Apr 4, 2013

Abate by

Apr 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    The employer does not ensure that listed and labeled equipment are installed in accordance with instructions. This violation was observed on March 5, 2013, on the south side of the Fabrication Shop where an employee was exposed to an electrical shock hazard when using a metal work bench with a metal electrical wall outlet box welded to the frame.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that listed and labeled electrical equipment is used and installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing and labeling.

Issued

Apr 4, 2013

Abate by

Apr 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    The employer does not ensure that flexible cords are used in continuous lengths without splice. This violation was observed on or about March 5, 2013, in the Assembly area on the NE wall where an employee was operating a DeWalt buffer plugged into a power strip with a splice at the upper end.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords are used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap.