OSHA Inspection: BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIVING, INC.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): Where information indicated that employee exposures may equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program.   a.  On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not develop and implement a noise monitoring program for a Machine Operator exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of 89.5 dBA while operating or working in the vicinity of the Smash and Drill Machine in the Fabrication Area.  b. On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not develop and implement a noise monitoring program for a Machine Operator exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of  89.7 dBA while operating the Smash and Drill Machine in the Fabrication Area.  c. On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not develop and implement a noise monitoring program for a Machine Operator  exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of 90.3 dBA while operating the Post Punch (NP 10) in the Fabrication Area.  d. On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not develop and implement a noise monitoring program for a Machine Operator exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of 87.8 dBA while operating the 5/8 inch Notch Press (Press #7) in the Fabrication Area.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(4): The employer did not provide training in the use and care of all hearing protectors provided to employees.  a.     On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not provide training in the use and care of "The Safety Director" Dura-Plug ear plugs, "The Safety Director" Comfort Plus ear plugs, or "Moldex" Pura-Fit ear plugs provided for use by a Machine Operator exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of 89.5 dBA while operating or working in the vicinity of the Smash and Drill Machine in the Fabrication Area.  b.     On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not provide training in the use and care of "The Safety Director" Dura-Plug ear plugs, "The Safety Director" Comfort Plus ear plugs, or "Moldex" Pura-Fit ear plugs provided for use by a Machine Operator exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of  89.7 dBA while operating the Smash and Drill Machine in the Fabrication Area.     c.     On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not provide training in the use and care of "The Safety Director" Dura-Plug ear plugs, "The Safety Director" Comfort Plus ear plugs, or "Moldex" Pura-Fit ear plugs provided for use by a Machine Operator exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of 90.3 dBA while operating the Post Punch (NP 10) in the Fabrication Area.  d.     On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not provide training in the use and care of "The Safety Director" Dura-Plug ear plugs, "The Safety Director" Comfort Plus ear plugs, or "Moldex" Pura-Fit ear plugs provided for use by a Machine Operator exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of 87.8 dBA while operating the 5/8 inch Notch Press (Press #7) in the Fabrication Area.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who was exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.  a.     On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not institute and ensure employee participation in a noise training program for a Machine Operator exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of 89.5 dBA while operating or working in the vicinity of the Smash and Drill Machine in the Fabrication Area.   b.     On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not institute and ensure employee participation in a noise training program for a Machine Operator exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of  89.7 dBA while operating the Smash and Drill Machine in the Fabrication Area.     c.     On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not institute and ensure employee participation in a noise training program for a Machine Operator exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of 90.3 dBA while operating the Post Punch (NP 10) in the Fabrication Area.   d.     On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not institute and ensure employee participation in a noise training program for a Machine Operator exposed to noise at an eight-hour time-weighted average of 87.8 dBA while operating the 5/8 inch Notch Press (Press #7) in the Fabrication Area.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.    a.  On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not select and require each employee to use chemical goggles and appropriate protective clothing when exposed to corrosive chemicals including Bulk Kleen 749HD, Bulk Kleen 690 Liquid Acidic Cleaner, and E-CLPS 2100HD used in a powder coating pre-treatment process.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(ii): Each employee who is required by this section to use PPE was not trained to know at least the following: what PPE is necessary.    a.  On or about August 15, 2013 the employer had not trained employees regarding the necessity for using appropriate protective clothing and chemical protective goggles when exposed to corrosive chemicals including Bulk Kleen 749HD, Bulk Kleen 690 Liquid Acidic Cleaner, and E-CLPS 2100HD used in a powder coating pre-treatment process.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(iv): Each employee who is required by this section to use PPE was not trained to know at least the following: the limitations of the PPE.    a.  On or about August 15, 2013 the employer had not trained employees regarding the necessity for using appropriate protective clothing and chemical protective goggles when exposed to corrosive chemicals including Bulk Kleen 749HD, Bulk Kleen 690 Liquid Acidic Cleaner, and E-CLPS 2100HD used in a powder coating pre-treatment process.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee use appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from acids or caustic liquids.    a.  On or about August 15, 2013 the employer had not provided and ensured the use of chemical protective goggles for employees exposed to corrosive chemicals that included Bulk Kleen 749HD, Bulk Kleen 690 Liquid Acidic Cleaner, and E-CLPS 2100HD used in a powder coating pre-treatment process.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

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 at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  a.  On or about August 15, 2013 the employer had not implemented a written hazard communication program for six Paint Department employees exposed to corrosive chemicals that included Bulk Kleen 749HD, Bulk Kleen 690 Liquid Acidic Cleaner, and E-CLPS 2100HD used in a powder coating pre-treatment process.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(i): Employees were not informed of the requirements of this section.  a.  On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not include the requirements of 1910.1200 in hazard communication training for six Paint Department employees exposed to corrosive chemicals that included Bulk Kleen 749HD, Bulk Kleen 690 Liquid Acidic Cleaner, and E-CLPS 2100HD used in a powder coating pre-treatment process.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area.  a.  On or about August 08, 2013 the employer did not include decalcification of bones in the hazards associated with exposure to E-CLPS 2100HD for six Paint Department employees exposed to this chemical in a powder coating pre-treatment process.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.  a.  On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not include in hazard communication training the use of chemical goggles and appropriate protective clothing to protect the extremities for six Paint Department employees exposed to corrosive chemicals including Bulk Kleen 749HD, Bulk Kleen 690 Liquid Acidic Cleaner, and E-CLPS 2100HD used in a powder coating pre-treatment process.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Abate by

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(l)(1): The employer did not make available to affected employees or their representatives copies of this standard and did not also post a copy in the workplace.  a.  On or about August 15, 2013 the employer did not post 1910.95 in the workplace for four Machine Operators exposed to noise at eight-hour time-weighted averages of 89.5 dBA, 89.7 dBA, 90.3 dBA, and 87.7 dBA while operating or in the vicinity of the Smash and Drill Machine, Post Punch (NP 10) and 5/8 inch Notch Press (Press #7) in the Fabrication Area.