OSHA Inspection: SORINI RING MFG. CO. INC.

Issued

Jul 29, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

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 50% of the permissible exposure limit of 90 dBA (TWA):  On or about June 13, 2013, in the facility, an employee required to operate the Roll Former machine was exposed to continuous noise at 72.2% of the permissible exposure limit of 90 dBA (TWA), or an equivalent sound level of approximately 87.7 dBA during a 504 minute sampling period. A continuing, effective hearing conservation program had not been instituted by the employer.

Issued

Jul 29, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel:  On or about June 13, 2013, in the facility, employees required to operate propane-powered forklift trucks were exposed to the hazard of carbon monoxide from exhaust emissions in excess of the recommended limit of 1%:  Mitsubishi, Serial Number AF17B06070 - approximately 3.86% Mitsubishi, Serial Number AF17B01591 - approximately 3.83%  Inhalation of excessive levels of carbon monoxide can result in headaches, nausea, and chemical anoxia.

Issued

Jul 29, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  On or about May 23, 2013, in the facility, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees required to perform drum ring fabrication including welding and powdercoating operations.

Issued

Jul 29, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  On or about June 13, 2013, in the facility, employees required to perform drum ring manufacturing were exposed to skin and eye hazards necessitating the use of personal protective equipment.  The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed.

Issued

Jul 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1)(i): Potable water shall be provided in all places of employment, for drinking, washing of the person, cooking, washing of foods, washing of cooking or eating utensils, washing of food preparation or processing premises, and personal service rooms:  On or about June 13, 2013, in the facility, employees required to perform drum ring fabrication operations were not provided with potable drinking water.

Issued

Jul 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition:  On or about June 13, 2013, in the facility, the employee restroom was not maintained in a sanitary condition.