OSHA Inspection: EAGLE WELDING & FABRICATING, INC.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA:    On or about January 14, 2014, the Bridgeport Mill Machine operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 112.6% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50 percent), during the 452 minute sample period. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 28 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    On or about January 14, 2014, the employer did not ensure that there was at least 3-feet of clearance on all sides of the spray booth, in that, boxes of parts and cardboard were stored against the spray booth walls.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:  On or about January 14, 2014, the employer did not ensure that electrical wiring and equipment, including but not limited to outlets, switches, a CNC machine, and overhead lighting not approved for hazardous locations were not within 20 feet of the spray booth.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not at a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift:   On or about January 14, 2014, quantities of flammable liquids were not kept to a minimum in and around the spray booth, in that, there were 10 five gallon containers and a 55 gallon drum present and the typical amount used during a shift is four to five gallons.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Residue scrapings and debris contaminated with residue were not immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed. Approved metal waste cans were not provided wherever rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material; and all such rags or waste were not deposited therein immediately after use. The contents of waste cans were not properly disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift:    a. On or about January 14, 2014, waste rags impregnated with flammable liquids were not placed in approved containers. Rags were placed in trash cans.  b. On or about December 19, 2013, waste rags impregnated with flammable liquids were not placed in approved containers. Rags were placed on chemical containers.  C. On or about December 19, 2013, waste rags impregnated with flammable liquids were not placed in approved containers. Rags were placed on table tops.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:       On or about January 14, 2014, the employer did not have a written certification that a hazard assessment had been completed for activities, including but not limited to, spray painting and machine operation.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2): Each affected employee did not wear eye protection that provided side protection when there was a hazard from flying objects:  a. On or about January 14, 2014, the employer did not ensure that operators of the CNC Mill Machine wore eye protection with side shields.   b. On or about January 14, 2013, the employer did not ensure that operators of the Bridgeport Machine wore eye protection with side shields.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    a. On or about January 14, 2014, in the welding area 1, employees were exposed to arc flash due to the improper set-up of welding screens.    b. On or about January 14, 2014, in the welding area 2, employees were exposed to arc flash due to the improper set-up of welding screens.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):    On or about January 14, 2014, the company did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure to chromium (VI) for employees that perform welding on stainless steel.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:      On or about January 14, 2014, the employer failed to develop, implement, and maintain a hazard communication program at the facility, for employees who work with chemicals including, but not limited to, Methyl Ethyl Ketone and Xylene in the southwest corner of the building.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    On or about December 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure containers of hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, the waste 55-gallon drums of chemicals (Methyl Ethyl Ketone and Xylene) in the southwest corner of the building.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about December 19, 2013, the employer failed to provide employees that work with chemicals such as Chromium VI, Toluene, ZEP FS FOAM CHLOR and n-Butyl Acetate with effective information and training about hazardous chemicals in their work place.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges or audible alarms or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained:  On or about January 14, 2014, there was no operable visible gauge or audible alarm or pressure activated device installed in the spray booth to indicate sufficient air velocity was maintained.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 19, 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 January 14, 2013, the employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures for employees required to wear tight fitting half-face respirators while painting.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  On or about January 14, 2014, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees required to wear tight-fitting half-face respirators when spray painting.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) as stated in this paragraph:  On or about January 14, 2014, the employer did not fit test employees required to wear tight-fitting half-face respirators when spray painting.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not prohibit a tight-fitting face piece to be worn by employees who had facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the face piece and the face:  On or about January 14, 2014, the employer did not ensure that employees with facial hair between the sealing surface of the face piece and the face were prohibited from wearing a tight-fitting respirator.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Apr 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the face piece and exhalation valve:  On or about December 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees required to wear respirators were properly storing them.