OSHA Inspection: AIR ZONE INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:      The employer does not ensure that a medical evaluation is provided before the employee uses a respirator.        a) This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, located in Bay 6 & 7 where painters were exposed to inhalation hazards when required to wear a 3M half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges and N-95 pre-filters when painting air handling units without a medical evaluation.      b) This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, located in Bay 4 & 5 where welders were exposed to inhalation hazards when wearing 3M half-face respirators with P100 filters on a volunteer basis during welding operations without a medical evaluation.          Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a medical evaluation is provided before the employee uses a respirator.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,575 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:      The employer does not ensure that a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections is established.      a) This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, in Bay 3 where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards when performing servicing and/or maintenance such as, but not limited to, set-up tasks and gauge repairs on the following equipment:            1.  Wysong #1 shear (electric and pneumatic);      2.  Wysong #2 shear (electric and pneumatic);      3.  Ermax 10 foot press brake (electric and hydraulic);       4.  Ermax 12 foot press brake (electric and hydraulic); and      5.  Roto-Die puncher (electric and hydraulic).      b) This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, in Bay 5 where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards when performing servicing and/or maintenance such as, but not limited to, set-up tasks and blade changes on the following equipment:            1.  Piranha P-50 ironworker (electric and hydraulic); and      2.  DoAll (Model C-916) band saw (electric and pneumatic).        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections is established.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $2,205 Reduced

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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):      The employer does not ensure that machinery is guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operating cycles.        a) This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, in Bay 3 where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards when operating the following equipment without adequate guarding:            1.  Wysong #1 shear (front and back);      2.  Wysong #2 shear (front and back);      3.  Ermax 10 foot press brake;       4.  Ermax 12 foot press brake;      5.  Punch Press #10; and      6.  Old Press Brake (flatten metal).      b) This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, in Bay 5 where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating the Piranha P-50 ironworker without guarding at the hole punching station.           Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that machinery is guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operating cycles.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Mar 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:      The employer does not ensure that the work rests on grinding machinery is adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch.  This violation was observed on or about January 23, 2014, located in Bay 3 where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when using a Dayton bench grinder (Model: 1Z707Y) to sharpen tools with work rests greater than 1/8 inch from the abrasive wheel.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the work rests on grinding machinery is adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Mar 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    The employer does not ensure that the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top does not exceed one fourth inch. This violation was observed on or about January 23, 2014, located in Bay 3 where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using a Dayton bench grinder (Model: 1Z707Y) to sharpen tools that did not have a tongue guard or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top does not exceed one fourth inch.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,575 Reduced

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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:      The employer does not ensure that listed or labeled electrical equipment is used or installed in accordance with listing or labeling.  This violation was observed on or about January 23, 2014, on the northeast side of Bay 5 where a welder was exposed to electrical hazards when using a shop made centrifugal fan for ventilation.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that listed or labeled electrical equipment is used or installed in accordance with listing or labeling.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:   The employer does not ensure that flexile cords were used in continuous lengths without splice or tap.  This violation was observed on or about January 23, 2014, on the northeast side of Bay 5 where a welder was exposed to electrical hazards when a flexible cable was spliced to 16-gauge insulated conductor wires to power a shop made centrifugal fan used for ventilation.       Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexile cords were used in continuous lengths without splice or tap.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,575 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(vi)(C)(8): Exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of portable hand lamp that may become energized was not grounded:      The employer does not ensure that metal parts of portable hand lamps are grounded.   This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, in Bay 3 where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a metal lamp on the Powerhill Kondia drill press that was not equipped with a grounding wire.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that metal parts of portable hand lamps are grounded.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Mar 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(i): Receptacles were not installed so that an energized attachment plug was not its source of supply:        The employer does not ensure that receptacles are installed so that an energized attachment plug is not its source of supply.  This violation was observed on or about January 23, 2014, on the northeast side of Bay 5 where a welder was exposed to fire and electrical hazards when two receptacle boxes on the welding table were powered by an extension cord.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that receptacles are installed so that an energized attachment plug is its source of supply.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

May 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 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:       The employer does not ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed.  This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, at the facility where employees were exposed to inhalation and contact hazards when exposed to chemicals and welding by-products such as, but not limited to, welding fumes, thinner and paints during manufacturing of air handling units without developing a written program.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Mar 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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:      The employer does not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled with the identity of the hazardous chemical.      a) This violation occurred on or about January 31, 2014, located in Bay 4 where employees were exposed to fire and contact hazard when using 32 ounce bottles containing thinner that were not labeled with the identity of its contents.        b) This violation occurred on or about January 31, 2014, located in Bay 4 where employees were exposed to contact hazard when using a 32 ounce bottle containing Windex that was not labeled with the identity of its contents.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled with the identity of the hazardous chemical.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

May 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:      The employer does not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled with the appropriate hazard warnings.      a) This violation occurred on or about January 31, 2014, located in Bay 4 where employees were exposed to fire and contact hazard when using 32 ounce bottles containing thinner that were not labeled with hazard warnings.        b) This violation occurred on or about January 31, 2014, located in Bay 4 where employees were exposed to contact hazard when using a 32 ounce bottle containing Windex that was not labeled with hazard warnings.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled with the appropriate hazard warnings.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

May 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:      The employer does not ensure that a written respirator protection program is established and implemented for required respirator use.  This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, located in Bay 6 & 7 where painters were required to wear a 3M half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges and N-95 pre-filters when painting air handling units without developing a respirator program.          Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written respirator protection program is established and implemented for required respirator use.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

May 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:        The employer does not ensure that respirator users are provided with information contained in Appendix D for voluntary respirator use.  This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, located in Bay 4 & 5 where welders wore 3M half-face respirators with P100 filters on a volunteer basis during welding operations.          Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that respirator users are provided with information contained in Appendix D for voluntary respirator use.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:      The employer does not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator are fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, located in Bay 6 & 7 where a painter was required to wear a 3M half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges and N-95 pre-filters when painting air handling units without a respirator fit test.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator are fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):      The employer does not ensure that employees who are required to use respirators are provided with effective training.  This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, located in Bay 6 & 7 where painters were required to wear 3M half-face respirators with organic vapor cartridges and N-95 pre-filters when painting air handling units without being provided respirator training.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees who are required to use respirators are provided with effective training.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:      The employer does not ensure that each overcurrent device is legibly marked to indicate its purpose.  This violation was observed on or about January 23, 2014, on the north side of Bay 3 where the breaker panel with breakers powering the Ermax press brakes was not labeled.          Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that each overcurrent device is legibly marked to indicate its purpose.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

May 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:       The employer does not ensure that employees are provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals.  This violation occurred on or about January 23, 2014, at the facility where employees were exposed to inhalation and contact hazards when exposed to chemicals and welding by-products such as, but not limited to, welding fumes, thinner and paints during manufacturing of air handling units without providing hazard communication training.             Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals.