OSHA Inspection: L&L SHEET METAL

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) Main entrance: The main entrance to the facility was blocked by storage of a Clark forklift, on or about 1/13/14.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Penalty

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

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:     The employer did not develop and implement a noise monitoring program for employees with the following overexposures:    a) Fabrication shop:  A metal fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 193.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 94.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 385 minutes during one shift on 1/16/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:    The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program for employees with the following overexposures:    a) Fabrication shop:  A metal fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 193.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 94.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 385 minutes during one shift on 1/16/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

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 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    The employer did not establish and maintain a training program for employees with the following overexposures:    a) Fabrication shop:  A metal fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 193.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 94.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 385 minutes during one shift on 1/16/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    a) Throughout facility: The employer did not ensure that an employee operating a Clark forklift in the facility completed all required training, including formal instruction, practical training and an evaluation of performance, on or about 1/13/14.       NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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):    a) Work shop: The point of operation on a FECO Roto-Die Hydraulic Power Brake Bender was not guarded exposing employees to amputation hazards, on or about 1/13/14.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 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):    a) Fabrication shop: A pulley operating a belt on the Lockformer TDF machine did not have a guard, on or about 1/13/14.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) Fabrication shop: A belt  on the Lockformer TDF machine did not have a guard, on or about 1/13/14.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Abate by

Apr 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(6): Printed rules and instructions covering operations of equipment supplied by the manufacturers were not strictly followed:    a) Fabrication shop: The employer did not follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer for the Vicon Dual Twin Drive Plasma Cutter including, but not limited to, providing  shaded glasses with side shields or goggles and installation of protective screens or curtains to reduce ultraviolet transmission, on or about 1/13/14.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a) Throughout facility: Employees required to use fire extinguishers were not provided training on the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazard involved with incipient stage firefighting upon hire, on or about 1/13/14.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.