OSHA Inspection: SCOTT ABBOTT MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Issued

Jun 17, 2013

Abate by

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c): 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employees noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) sound level of 85 dBA:     On or about May 28, 2013,  at the Parts Washing Machine Area, employees were exposed to noise in excess of an 8-hour Time Weighted Average of 85 dBA and a continuing and effective hearing conservation program had not been implemented:   a.  An employee washing parts was exposed to continuous noise at an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of approximately 91.6 during a 203 minute sampling period on May 28, 2013. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 277 minute period not sampled.

Issued

Jun 17, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i:   a. Parts washing machine area - On or about May 28, 2013,  employees used compressed air measuring approximately 50 p.s.i to clean parts and their hands and body.  Employees were thereby exposed to the hazard of air embolism.    b. Parts washing machine area - On or about May 28, 2013, employees used compressed air measuring approximately 74 p.s.i. to clean parts.  Employees were thereby exposed to the hazard of air embolism.

Issued

Jun 17, 2013

Abate by

Jul 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(c): Fixed stairway(s) were not designed and/or constructed to carry a load of five times the normal live load anticipated or the strength to carry safely a moving load of 1000 pounds:  a.  Stairway to employee locker room - On or about May 28, 2013,  the wooden stairway was not strong enough to sustain a load of five times the normal live load anticipated thereby exposing employees to fall hazards on a daily basis.

Issued

Jun 17, 2013

Abate by

Jun 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i): Flexible cords and cables were not approved or conditions of use and location:  a.  Chip Spinning & Parts Washing Machine Area - On or about May 28, 2013,  an orange electrical extension cord used to power a Dayton crane was missing a segment of outer electrical insulation exposing the interior individual wires.   This electrical equipment was not approved for use in this condition thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jun 17, 2013

Abate by

Jun 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:   a. Parts Washing Machine Area - On or about April 18, 2013, three five gallon plastic buckets containing Perkleen 1484 alkaline cleaner were not labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the chemical contained therein.

Issued

Jun 17, 2013

Abate by

Jun 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  a. Parts Washing Machine Area - On or about April 18, 2013, three five gallon plastic buckets containing Perkleen 1484 alkaline cleaner were not labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the chemical contained therein.