OSHA Inspection: PGT INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,377 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(c): The employer did not implement an emergency action plan which included at a minimum the elements required by paragraphs 1910.38(c)(1)-(6) of this part:    a) At the establishment, in on or about August 1, 2013 the emergency action plan did not include the following elements:    1.Procedures for emergency evacuation, including type of evacuation such as but not limited to Sulfur dioxide and Argon leaks;    2. Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate;     3. Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation;    4. Procedures to be followed by employees performing rescue or medical duties.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,377 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) At the maintenance department, a Wilton 8" bench grinder, was not equipped with a tongue guard, on or about august 28, 2013.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,377 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C)(3): Flashback protection was not provided by an approved device that would prevent flame from passing into the fuel gas system:    (a) At the maintenance department, no flashback arrestors were installed on the oxygen and acetylene hoses or in the torch, which were used for cutting and welding, on or about August 28, 2013.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2): Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked:    a) At the glass plant, insulated glass plant and in the main plant, material handling equipment was used without permanent aisles and passageways marked, on or about August 1, 2013.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.39(c): A fire prevention plan did not include the minimum elements:    a)    At the establishment, on or before  August 1, 2013 the fire prevention plan missed the following elements:     1.A list of all major fire hazards, proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials, potential ignition sources and their control, and the type of fire protection equipment necessary to control each major hazard;  2. Procedures to control accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials;  3. Procedures for regular maintenance of safeguards installed on heat-producing equipment to prevent the accidental ignition of combustible materials;  4. The name or job title of employees responsible for maintaining equipment to prevent or control sources of ignition or fires; and   5. The name or job title of employees responsible for the control of fuel source hazards.