OSHA Inspection: COASTAL SUNBELT ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed or struck by material lifted with an underhung crane:     a) Machine Shop Near Welding Area - On or about May 8, 2013, an underhung crane that was not being inspected on frequent and/or periodic intervals was unsafe as evidenced by a structural deformity on the lower I-beam member and the rated load of the crane not marked on each side of the crane bridge, exposing employees to hazards associated with being crushed-by or struck-by objects such as but not limited to steel beams and the electric hoist being used on the underhung crane.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing for likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to being crushed or struck by materials lifted with hoists:    Throughout Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013, employees were exposed to hazards associated with being crushed or struck by materials such as but not limited to steel beams being lifted with hoist hooks that were not equipped with safety latches.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a) Machine Shop Emergency Exit - On or about May 8, 2013 and times prior to, the emergency exit was not identified with an exit sign, exposing employees to a life safety hazard.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,040 · Current $1,020 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:    a) Restroom in Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013, employees were exposed to an unsanitary toilet and sink, resulting in a biological hazard.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a) Throughout Plant - On or about May 8, 2013 and times prior to, the employees were operating the Hyster 50 FL 5167 powered industrial truck (forklift), with one damaged rear driver's side tire and the forklift had not been withdrawn from service until restored to a safe operating condition, exposing employees to struck-by hazards and tipping hazards.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    a) Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013 the safety guard on the Excelsior floor grinder did not cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections on the left side of the grinder, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.      b) Machine Shop Desk - On or about May 8, 2013 the spindle end, nut, and flange projections on the right side of the 6-inch bench grinder were not covered with a safety guard, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013 the work rest on the Excelsior floor grinder was not adjusted, leaving an opening of one and three eighths inch on the left side of the grinder, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.    b) Machine Shop Desk - On or about May 8, 2013 the work rest on the 6-inch bench grinder were not adjusted, leaving an opening of three fourths inch on the left side of the grinder and an opening of one fourth inch on the right side of the grinder due to the work rest being damaged, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(3): Bench and/or floor stand grinding machinery had angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) which exceeded 125 degrees where the work required contact with the wheel below the horizontal plane of the spindle:   a) Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013 the guard on the Excelsior floor grinder allowed the exposure of the grinding wheel periphery to be 180 degrees, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  a) Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013 the Excelsior floor grinder was not equipped with a tongue guard, exposing employees to struck-by hazards from a three fourths inch opening of on the left side of the grinder.    b) Machine Shop Desk - On or about May 8, 2013 the tongues guard on the 6-inch bench grinder were not adjusted, leaving an opening of greater than one fourth inch on the left and right sides of the grinder due to the tongue guards being flipped upside down, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):    a) Welding Area, Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013 employees who used a DeWalt portable electric grinder and Skil portable electric grinders with 4.5 inch abrasive wheels that were not guarded were exposed to a struck-by hazard.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:     a) Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013 the employer stored one oxygen cylinder and one acetylene cylinder, which were not connected for use, inside a storage cage within 20 feet of each other exposing employees to a possible fire hazard.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 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:     a) Machine Shop, Welding Area - On or about May 23, 2013, the 240-volt electrical receptacle used to power the Lincoln Power MIG welder that was designed to be mounted in a permanent electrical installation was not installed and used as the manufacturer intended, in that the receptacle was unmounted on the floor of the welding area, exposing employees to fire and electrical shock hazard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Paint Area in Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013, employees were exposed to possible respiratory hazards due to the employer not implemented a written respiratory protection program for employees wearing tight-fitting facepiece respirators that were using chemicals such as but not limited to Sherwin Williams Red Oxide Shopcoat Primer, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not 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):  a) Throughout Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013, the employer did not ensure that all employees who operated powered industrial trucks (PITs) had successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l) before allowing the employee(s) to operate a PIT, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain a written hazard communication program at the workplace, exposing employees to possible skin, eye, and respiratory irritations from chemicals including but not limited to oxygen and acetylene being used for welding, and Sherwin Williams Red Oxide Shopcoat Primer used to coat metal parts.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:  a) Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013, the employer did not have a material safety data sheet for chemicals including but not limited to oxygen and acetylene being used for welding, and Sherwin Williams Red Oxide Shopcoat Primer used to coat metal parts exposing employees to possible skin, eye, and respiratory irritations.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Machine Shop - On or about May 8, 2013, employees were not provided with effective hazardous communication training, exposing employees to possible skin, eye, and respiratory irritations from chemicals including but not limited to oxygen and acetylene being used for welding, and Sherwin Williams Red Oxide Shopcoat Primer used to coat metal parts.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED