OSHA Inspection: INTEX MILLWORK SOLUTIONS, INC.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,275 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

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:    Noise monitoring was not conducted for the employee with the following exposure:    a) Production area - A saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 69.2 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 458 minutes during one shift on 3/4/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,275 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

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 employee with the following exposure was not included in an audiometric testing program:    a)  Production area - A saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 69.2 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 458 minutes during one shift on 3/4/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     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

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,275 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is 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:    Noise training was not provided for the employee wit the following exposure:     a)  Production area - A saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 69.2 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 458 minutes during one shift on 3/4/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     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

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,365 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:    a) Production area - Employees who wore tight fitting respirators including, but not limited to 3M 5200 negative pressure half mask air purifying respirators were not medically evaluated for respirator use. On or about 2/25/14.    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.      Abatement Note: The employer may discontinue an employee�s medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,275 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) Production area - Site specific written lockout procedures were not developed for employees who performed tasks requiring lockout including, but not limited to changing the cutting heads on the Weinig Gruppe Powermat 500 and 600 moulding machines and adjusting the blades on the saw. On or about 2/25/14.    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

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  a) Production area - Lockout training was not provided for employees who performed tasks requiring lockout including, but not limited to changing the cutting heads on the Weinig Gruppe Powermat 500 and 600 moulding machines and adjusting the blades on the saw. On or about 2/25/14.  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

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,365 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks:    a) Production areas - Each employee who operated the facilitys forklifts including, but not limited to Mitsubishi propane forklift (model FGC25N, serial number AFB2F00103), and a Nissan 80 propane forklift (model FO4G40V, serial number AN29B00088) did not receive the training required by the standard. On or about 2/25/14.    Abatement Note: Forklift operator training consists of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer based training, video tape, written material, etc.), practical training (demonstration performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and an evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.    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

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,275 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) Production area - The blade guard was missing from the Delta X-5 Unisaw table saw used for cutting PVC. On or about 3/4/14.    b) Production area - The blade of the Delta Industrial radial arm saw used for cutting PVC did not return to its starting position when released. On or about 3/4/14.    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

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a) Production area - There was no guard over a sprocket wheel and chain on a drive roller powered by a 480V Baldor motor (CAT# VM3546, Spec. # 34G794X269) on the back of the exit side of the the main saw. The top of the sprocket wheel was approximately 52 inches above the floor. On or about 3/4/14.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,365 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) Production area, Weinig Gruppe Powermat 500 - The air pressure at the nozzle of a compressed air hose used for the purpose of cleaning was measured in excess of 100 P.S.I. On or about 3/4/14.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  a)  Production area - A site specific written respirator program was not developed or implemented for employees who wore tight fitting respirators including, but not limited to 3M 5200 negative pressure half mask air purifying respirators. On or about 2/25/14.  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

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Establishment - A site specific written chemical hazard communication program was not developed. Employees used chemical products including, but not limited to Extreme Adhesives, Inc. PVC Trimwelder (methyl methacrylate), enamel paints, and propane. On or about 2/25/14.  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

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  a) Establishment - Training in the hazards of chemicals including, but not limited to Extreme Adhesives, Inc. PVC Trimwelder (methyl methacrylate), enamel paints, and propane was not provided. On or about 2/25/14.  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.