OSHA Inspection: GLOBAL MANUFACTURERS OF ACADIANA, INC.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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:  On or about 3/3/2014, the employer failed to develop, document, and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy for a horizontal band saw that employees change blades on in the "saw cutting area" on the east side of the facility.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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.:   On or about 3/3/2014, in the "saw cutting area" on the east side of the facility, the employer allowed employees to clean off work using a compressed air nozzle which was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.g.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage space for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  On or about 3/3/2014, in the west machine shop, the employer allowed employees to work near oxygen and acetylene cyclinders which were stored in a forklift traffic area with no protection against impact/contact.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.   On or about 3/3/2014, in the west machine shop, the employer allowed employees to work near oxygen and acetylene cylinders in storage which were not separated a distance of at least 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $5,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  1.) On or about 3/3/2014, in the "saw cutting area" on the east side of the facility, the employer allowed employees to operate a band saw to cut steel stock without a guard for the exposed but unused portion of the blade.  2.) On or about 3/3/2014, in the lathe area of the west machine shop, the employer allowed employees to operate a lathe without a chuck guard in order to smooth a test piece in preparation for hardness testing.  The Global Manufacturers of Acadiana was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314771627, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/11/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 106 Row 1 - Canebrake, Lafayette, LA 70501.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 10 days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding are provided for all applicable machines.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  On or about 3/3/2014, the employer failed to have provided training regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets.