OSHA Inspection: TRUSS COMPONENTS OF ATLANTA, INC.

Issued

Aug 27, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $7,700

Hazardous substances 81108111

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:  On or about March 26, 2014:  a)  Truss Components of Atlanta, Inc., Conyers, GA - In the production area, an employee operating the web saw was exposed to a noise time-weighted average (TWA) of 91.2 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA.  The exposure was obtained from a sample taken over 474 minutes.  Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of six minutes.  A training program was not established.   b)  Truss Components of Atlanta, Inc., Conyers, GA - In the production area, an employee building floor trusses was exposed to a projected noise time-weighted average (PTWA) of 90.0 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA.  The exposure was obtained from a sample taken over 474 minutes.  Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of six minutes. A training program was not established.  Truss Components of Atlanta, Inc., Conyers, GA - In the production area, an employee catching wood from the chord saw was exposed to a projected noise time-weighted average (PTWA) of 88.6 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA.  The exposure was obtained from a sample taken over 476 minutes.  Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of four minutes.  A training program was not established.  Truss Components of Atlanta, Inc., Conyers, GA - In the production area, an employee building roof trusses was exposed to a projected noise time-weighted average (PTWA) of 88.8 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA.  The exposure was obtained from a sample taken over 469 minutes.  Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 11 minutes.  A training program was not established.  Truss Components of Atlanta, Inc., Conyers, GA - In the production area, an employee operating the chord saw was exposed to a projected noise time-weighted average (PTWA) of 89.0 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA.  The exposure was obtained from a sample taken over 464 minutes.  Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 16 minutes.  A training program was not established.  Truss Components of Atlanta, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 935584, citation number 1, item number 1c and was affirmed as a final order on December 9, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 2445 Old Covington Hwy SW, Conyers, GA 30012.

Issued

Aug 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $7,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Cleanliness around working machinery was not maintained to prevent fire hazards and ensure the effective functioning of guards:  On or about February 27, 2014:  Employees in the main production area using the Dewalt saw were exposed to fire hazards due to the accumulation of dust that was classified as a Class II dust.    Truss Components of Atlanta, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 935584, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on December 9, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 2445 Old Covington Hwy SW, Conyers, GA 30012.

Issued

Aug 27, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $6,160

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  On or about February 27, 2014:  Employees in the production areas were exposed to wood dust, diesel and gas, oil, and fumes from welding during repairs. A written hazard communication program was not established and implemented.  Truss Components of Atlanta, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 935584, citation number 1 item number 4a, and was affirmed as a final order on December 9, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 2445 Old Covington Hwy SW, Conyers, GA 30012.

Issued

Aug 27, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 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:  On or about February 27, 2014:  Employees in the production areas were exposed to wood dust, diesel and gas, oil, and fumes from welding during repairs. Employees had not been provided effective information and training on the hazards of wood dust and other chemicals used in the facility.  Truss Components of Atlanta, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 935584, citation number 1 item number 4a, and was affirmed as a final order on December 9, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 2445 Old Covington Hwy SW, Conyers, GA 30012.