OSHA Inspection: MONARCH METAL FINISHING CO., INC.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $2,205 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1): When employees are subjected to sound exceeding those listed in Table G-16, feasible administrative or engineering controls shall be utilized. If such controls fail to reduce sound levels within the levels of Table G-16, personal protective equipment shall be provided and used to reduce sound levels within the levels of the table:    Vibratory Area, Shakeout machines: Employees (Finishers) working in the Vibratory Area were subjected to sound levels exceeding those listed 29 CFR 1910.95, Table G-16:    1) On 03/13/2013 a Finisher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's permissible exposure limit of 90 dBA for an eight-hour time weighted average. This employee was exposed to noise levels of 94 dBA for 383 minutes.  This represents a dose of 180 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted average of 90 dBA. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time;    2) On 03/13/2013 a Finsher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's permissible exposure limit of 90 decibels for an eight-hour time-weighted average. This employee was exposed to noise levels in excess of 93.4 dBA for 384 minutes.  This represents a dose of 163 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted average of 90 dBA.  Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time;    3) On 03/13/2013 a Finisher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's Action Level of 85 dBA for an eight hour time-weighted average  This employee was exposed to noise levels in excess of 91 dBA for 383 minutes.  This represents a dose of 119 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted Action Level of 85 dBA.  Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time;    4) On 03/13/2013 a Finisher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's Action Level of 85 dBA for an eight-hour time-weighted average.  This employee was exposed to noise levels in excess of 88 dBA for 388 minutes.  This represents a dose of 123 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted Action Level of 85 dBA.  Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer shall administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent. For purposes of the hearing conservation program, employee noise exposures shall be computed in accordance with appendix A and Table G-16a, and without regard to any attenuation provided by the use of personal protective equipment.:  Vibratory Area, Shakeout machines: Employees (Finishers) working in the Vibratory Area were subjected to sound levels exceeding those listed 29 CFR 1910.95, Table G-16:  1) On 03/13/2013 a Finisher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's permissible exposure limit of 90 dBA for an eight-hour time weighted average. This employee was exposed to noise levels of 94 dBA for 383 minutes.  This represents a dose of 180 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted average of 90 dBA. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time;  2) On 03/13/2013 a Finsher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's permissible exposure limit of 90 decibels for an eight-hour time-weighted average. This employee was exposed to noise levels in excess of 93.4 dBA for 384 minutes.  This represents a dose of 163 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted average of 90 dBA.  Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time;  3) On 03/13/2013 a Finisher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's Action Level of 85 dBA for an eight hour time-weighted average.  This employee was exposed to noise levels in excess of 91 dBA for 383 minutes.  This represents a dose of 119 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted Action Level of 85 dBA.  Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time;  4) On 03/13/2013 a Finisher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's Action Level of 85 dBA for an eight-hour time-weighted average.  This employee was exposed to noise levels in excess of 88 dBA for 388 minutes.  This represents a dose of 123 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted Action Level of 85 dBA.  Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    Vibratory Area, Shakeout machines: Employees (Finishers) working in the Vibratory Area were subjected to sound levels exceeding those listed 29 CFR 1910.95, Table G-16:    1) On 03/13/2013 a Finisher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's permissible exposure limit of 90 dBA for an eight-hour time weighted average. This employee was exposed to noise levels of 94 dBA for 383 minutes.  This represents a dose of 180 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted average of 90 dBA. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time;    2) On 03/13/2013 a Finsher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's permissible exposure limit of 90 decibels for an eight-hour time-weighted average. This employee was exposed to noise levels in excess of 93.4 dBA for 384 minutes.  This represents a dose of 163 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted average of 90 dBA.  Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time;    3) On 03/13/2013 a Finisher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's Action Level of 85 dBA for an eight hour time-weighted average  This employee was exposed to noise levels in excess of 91 dBA for 383 minutes.  This represents a dose of 119 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted Action Level of 85 dBA.  Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time;    4) On 03/13/2013 a Finisher performing shakeout tasks in this area was exposed to noise levels in excess of OSHA's Action Level of 85 dBA for an eight-hour time-weighted average.  This employee was exposed to noise levels in excess of 88 dBA for 388 minutes.  This represents a dose of 123 percent of the allowable eight-hour time-weighted Action Level of 85 dBA.  Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i): Inside storage rooms were not constructed to meet the required fire-resistive rating for their use. Such construction shall comply with the test specifications set forth in Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, NFPA 251-1969. Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided, the system shall be designed and installed in an acceptable manner. Openings to other rooms or buildings shall be provided with noncombustible liquid-tight raised sills or ramps at least 4 inches in height, or the floor in the storage area shall be at least 4 inches below the surrounding floor. Openings shall be provided with approved self-closing fire doors. The room shall be liquid-tight where the walls join the floor. A permissible alternate to the sill or ramp is an open-grated trench inside of the room which drains to a safe location. Where other portions of the building or other properties are exposed, windows shall be protected as set forth in the Standard for Fire Doors and Windows, NFPA No. 80-1968, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6, for Class E or F openings. Wood at least 1 inch nominal thickness may be used for shelving, racks, dunnage, scuffboards, floor overlay, and similar installations:    Facility: In the following instances, the employer did not construct inside flammable storage rooms to meet the required fire-resistive rating for their use:  (1) The opening of the flammable storage room was not equipped with a self-closing fire door;  (2) Wood used for all shelving was not at least 1-inch nominal thickness.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv): Every inside storage room was not provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system to provide for a complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour. If a mechanical exhaust system is used, it shall be controlled by a switch located outside of the door. The ventilating equipment and any lighting fixtures shall be operated by the same switch. A pilot light shall be installed adjacent to the switch if Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), are dispensed within the room:  Inside Flammable Storage Room:  When the employer provided a mechanical exhaust ventilation system in the inside Flammable Storage Room, the employer did not ensure that: (1) the ventilation system provided for a complete change of air within the room at least six (6) times per hour;  (2) the mechanical ventilation system was controlled by a switch located outside the door; (3) a pilot light was installed adjacent to the switch when Class 1 liquids are dispensed inside the room.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Abate by

Sep 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Residue scrapings and debris contaminated with residue shall be immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed of. Approved metal waste cans shall be provided wherever rags or waste are impregnated with finishing material and all such rags or waste deposited therein immediately after use. The contents of waste cans shall be properly disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift:    Lacquer Room, Spray Booth: The employer used combustible cardboard to line the interior of the spray booth and collect combustible overspray from lacquer spraying operations.  This cardboard was not changed frequently, and this allowed the build-up of combustible overspray residue inside the booth.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Abate by

Oct 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): An emergency response plan shall be developed and implemented to handle anticipated emergencies prior to the commencement of emergency response operations. The plan shall be in writing and available for inspection and copying by employees, their representatives and OSHA personnel. Employers who will evacuate their employees from the danger area when an emergency occurs, and who do not permit any of their employees to assist in handling the emergency, are exempt from the requirements of this paragraph if they provide an emergency action plan in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.38:    Facility:  For employees who would respond to, and clean up, uncontrolled releases of hazardous chemicals, the employer did not develop and implement a written emergency response plan.  These chemicals include, but are not limited to, Sulfuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Cyanide, and Zinc Cyanide.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    Worksite: The employer did not provide, and enforce usage of, personal protective equipment for employees exposed to eye, face, and skin hazards.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Abate by

Sep 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  Facility: Employees who use highly corrosive acids, bases, cyanides, and solvents did not ensure that exposed employees wore adequate personl protective equipment.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer shall establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program shall be updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use:    Facility: For employees who wear half-mask elastomeric respirators, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection plan with worksite-specific procedures for employee use.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): General. The employer shall provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    Facility: The employer did not provide medical evaluations for employees who wear half-mask elastomeric respirators in the performance of workplace duties.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons were not adequately trained to render first aid. Adequate first aid supplies were not readily available:    Facility: When cyanide compounds were during plating operations, the employer did not have ready a first aid kit specifically stocked with antidotes to counter the effects of an accidental cyanide poisoning.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers and did not mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:    Flammable Spray Area: Employer did not mount, locate and identify fire extinguishers so that they were readily accessible to employees in the event of an emergency. Portable fire extinguishers were allowed to be obstructed by hanging coats, jackets, and other apparel.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Abate by

Oct 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall 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):     Facility:  The employer did not ensure that employees who operated powered industrial trucks successfully completed a program of training and evaluation as specified in 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(i) through (iii), (l)(3)(i) through (iii), and (l)(4)(i) through (iii).

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): The depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts may not be less than indicated in Table S-1. Distances shall be measured from the live parts if they are exposed or from the enclosure front or opening if they are enclosed:    In the following locations, the employer did not ensure that access to live parts in the event of an emergency was at least 3 feet in all directions:  1) Cyanide Area,  2) Buffing Area.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(6) and (f)(7) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with the following information:    Identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein; and,    Appropriate hazard warnings, or alternatively, words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.

Issued

Aug 29, 2013

Abate by

Oct 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $630 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.1(a)(2): If your company had more than ten (10) employees at any time during the last calendar year, you must keep OSHA injury and illness records unless your establishment is classified as a partially exempt industry under �� 1904.2:    Facility: The employer did not develop and maintain OSHA 300 injury and illness records during the time in business.