OSHA Inspection: COILING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(i):  The employer did not establish, within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram against which subsequent audiograms can be compared:       The employer does not ensure that a baseline audiogram is established within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level.  An employee grinding metal springs was exposed to continuous noise at 154% of the permissible daily noise exposure (8-hour time weighted average sound level of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of approximately 93 dBA during  the 480 minutes sampling period on 3-20-13.            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 a baseline audiogram is established within 6 months of an employees first exposure at or above the action level.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,155 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1):  The employer did not 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 29 CFR 1910.95(k):      The employer does not ensure that each employee exposed to noise at or above the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels is trained in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k).      a)      An employee grinding metal springs was exposed to continuous noise levels at 154% of the permissible 8-hour time weighted average sound level.  The equivalent dBA level of 154% is approximately 93 dBA.  The survey was conducted for 480 minutes during one shift on 3-20-13.      b)      An employee grinding metal springs was exposed to continuous noise levels at 111.8% of the permissible 8-hour time weighted average sound level.  The equivalent dBA level of 111.8% is approximately 91 dBA.  The survey was conducted for 480 minutes during one shift on 3-20-13.      c)      An employee grinding metal springs was exposed to continuous noise levels at 98.2% of the permissible 8-hour time weighted average sound level.  The equivalent dBA level of 98.2% is approximately 90 dBA.  The survey was conducted for 480 minutes during one shift on 3-20-13.            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 each employee exposed to noise at or above the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels is trained in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k).

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Jun 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,155 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):  The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:      The employer does not ensure that respiratory hazards are identified and evaluated to reasonably estimate employee exposures to respiratory hazards.  This violation occurred on or about March 14, 2013, in the grinding room where employees were exposed to inhalation hazards when grinding metal springs without an evaluation of particulates from grinding operations.          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 respiratory hazards are identified and evaluated to reasonably estimate employee exposures to respiratory hazards.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):  Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:      The employer does not ensure that respirators with tight-fitting facepieces are not worn by employees with facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece.  This violation was observed on or about March 20, 2013, in the grinding room where employees with facial hair were exposed to inhalation hazards when required to wear a 3M 8511 (N95) filtering face piece respirator when grinding metal springs.        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 respirators with tight-fitting facepieces are not worn by employees with facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:   The employer does not ensure that employees who are required to use respirators are provided with effective training.  This violation occurred on or about March 14, 2013, in the grinding room where employees were exposed to inhalation hazards when grinding metal springs without being provided respirator training.    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 employees who are required to use respirators are provided with effective training.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,925 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:      The employer does not ensure that flexible cords are connected to devices and fittings so that tension is not transmitted to joints or terminal screws.        a)      This violation was observed on or about March 14, 2013, at the entrance of the grinding room where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a portable fan with the outer insulation pulled from the motor exposing insulated conductor wires.     b)      This violation was observed on or about March 14, 2013, in the grinding room near the ferris wheel grinder where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a portable fan with the outer insulation pulled from the motor exposing insulated conductor wires.         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 connected to devices and fittings so that tension is not transmitted to joints or terminal screws.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):  Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):   The employer does not ensure that portable cord and plug equipment is visually inspected for external defects such as damage to the outer jacket or insulation.      a)      This violation was observed on or about March 14, 2013, at the entrance of the grinding room where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a portable fan with the outer insulation pulled from the motor exposing insulated conductor wires.   b)      This violation was observed on or about March 14, 2013, in the grinding room near the ferris wheel grinder where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a portable fan with the outer insulation pulled from the motor exposing insulated conductor wires.      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 portable cord and plug equipment is visually inspected for external defects such as damage to the outer jacket or insulation.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Jun 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,080 Reduced

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:         The employer does not ensure that a written respirator protection program is established and implemented for required respirator use.  This violation occurred on or about March 14, 2013, in the grinding room where employees were exposed to inhalation hazards when required to wear a 3M 8511 (N95) filtering face piece respirator when grinding metal springs without developing a respirator program.          The Coiling Technologies, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 432633, citation number 2, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on November 30, 2012 with respect to a workplace located at 7777 Wright Road, Houston, TX  77041.      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 a written respirator protection program is established and implemented for required respirator use.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:      The employer does not ensure that a medical evaluation is provided before the employee is required to use a respirator.  This violation occurred on or about March 14, 2013, in the grinding room where employees were exposed to inhalation hazards when required to wear a 3M 8511 (N95) filtering face piece respirator when grinding metal springs without a medical evaluation.        The Coiling Technologies, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 432633, citation number 1, item number 4, and was affirmed as a final order on November 30, 2012 with respect to a workplace located at 7777 Wright Road, Houston, TX  77041.        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 a medical evaluation is provided before the employee is required to use a respirator.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:      The employer does not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator are fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. This violation occurred on or about March 14, 2013, in the grinding room where employees were exposed to inhalation hazards when required to wear a 3M 8511 (N95) filtering face piece respirator when grinding metal springs without a respirator fit test.          The Coiling Technologies, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 432633, citation number 2, item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on November 30, 2012 with respect to a workplace located at 7777 Wright Road, Houston, TX  77041.        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 employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator are fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $770 · Current $385 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3):  Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and/or an incident report (OSHA Form 301or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred:      The employer does not ensure that each recordable injury or illness is entered on the OSHA 300 Log within seven calendar days.  This violation occurred on or about December 5, 2012 where an employee picked up a 60 pound pipe and sustained an inguinal hernia resulting in restricted work activity.        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 each recordable injury or illness is entered on the OSHA 300 Log within seven calendar days.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $770 · Current $385 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6):  The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1 and April 30:      The employer does not ensure that the summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for the previous year is posted between February 1 and April 30.  This violation was observed on or about March 14, 2013 where the 2012 OSHA 300-A summary of injuries and illnesses was not posted.          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 the summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for the previous year is posted between February 1 and April 30.