OSHA Inspection: LAWTON WINDOW CO., INC.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    On or about July 30, 2013, and times prior thereto, shop area, the punch on the Bantam ironworker was not guarded.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught in the point of operation.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:      On or about July 30, 2013, and times prior thereto, shop area, fan blade guards were not provided for two (2) exhaust fans being used as floor fans.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by fan blades.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):     On or about July 30, 2013, and times prior thereto, shop area, abrasive wheel on shop made grinding machine was not guarded.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by debris.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about July 30, 2012, and times prior thereto, pulleys and parts less than 7 feet from the floor on the following equipment were not guarded.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught in nip point.      a)    Ironworker-Shop  b)    Floor fan-Shop  c)    Water cooler/fan-Paint Room

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $500 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:    On or about July 30, 2013, and times prior thereto, shop area, metal boxes with knockouts and flexible cords were not used in accordance with listing and labeling instructions.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of electric shock.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

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:      On or about July 30, 2013 and times prior thereto, shop area, electrical cord on shop fan was not visually inspected for defects before use.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of electric shock.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Jun 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    On or about July 30, 2013, and times prior thereto, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees who were required to wear tight-fitting facepiece respirator.  Employees were using coatings that contained chemicals such as, but not limited to, Titanium Dioxide in concentrations of 16%.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with overexposure to chemicals.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Jun 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200 paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training would be met:    On or about July 30, 2013, and times prior thereto, the employer did not develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program.  Employees were using coatings that contained chemicals such as, but not limited to, Titanium Dioxide in concentrations of 16%.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with overexposure to chemicals.