OSHA Inspection: DIVERSIFIED FABRICATING, INC.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $930 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:    a) On or about 03/25/14 - The employee performing cleaning and grinding work was exposed to occupational noise at 225.7 percent of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent sound level of 95.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes on 03/28/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the rest of the shift.     b) On or about 03/25/14 - The employee performing cleaning and grinding work was exposed to occupational noise at 213.9 percent of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent sound level of 95.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 457 minutes on 03/28/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the rest of the shift.     c) On or about 03/25/14 - The employee performing cleaning and grinding work was exposed to occupational noise at 197.2 percent of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent sound level of 94.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 426 minutes on 03/28/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the rest of the shift.     d) On or about 03/25/14 - The employee performing fitting work was exposed to occupational noise at 102.3 percent of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent sound level of 90.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 457 minutes on 03/28/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the rest of the shift.     e) On or about 03/25/14 - The employee performing cleaning and grinding work was exposed to occupational noise at 77.2 percent of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent sound level of 88.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 429 minutes on 03/28/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the rest of the shift.     f) On or about 03/25/14 - The employee performing welding work was exposed to occupational noise at 71.01 percent of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent sound level of 87.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes on 03/28/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the rest of the shift.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Hazardous substances 007002400530X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a) On or about 03/25/14 - Production building, south side, nine (9) compressed gas cylinders were stored unsecured.    b) On or about 03/25/14 -  Production building, fitting area, a compressed gas cylinder was stored unsecured.     c) On or about 03/25/14 - Production building, southwest side, a liquid carbon dioxide portable tank and regulator was stored in a location where it could be struck by a passing 20,000 pound debarker drum.      d) On or about 03/25/14 - Production building, a liquid carbon dioxide portable tank and associated equipment was in a location near sources of heat.    e) On or 03/25/14 - Production building, southwest side, a liquid carbon dioxide portable tank did not have gauge covers.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $930 Reduced

Hazardous substances 246025909989

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(1): More than 25 gallons of Class 1A liquids in containers are located outside of a storage room or storage cabinet in a building for incidental use:    a) On or prior to 03/25/14 - Painting area, more than 25 gallons of Class 1A liquids are located outside of a storage room or storage cabinet for incidental use.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 246025909989

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(5)(i): Portable fire extinguishment and control equipment was not provided in such quantities and types needed for the special hazards of operation and storage:    a) On or about 03/25/14 - Painting area, portable fire extinguishers were not provided in the area where mixing of solvent and coatings and spray painting of debarker drums were conducted.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 007002400530X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    (a) On or about 03/25/14 - Facility, the employer had not mounted, located and identified portable fire extinguishers throughout the facility where flammable and combustible materials were used and stored.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $880 Reduced

Hazardous substances 246025909989

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius), was dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected:     a) On or about 03/25/14 - Painting area, Category 1 flammable liquids were dispensed into containers without electrically connecting the nozzle and container.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $930 Reduced

Hazardous substances 10801380152024602590

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:    a) On or about 03/25/14 - Fabrication area,  the employer had not established and implemented a respiratory protection program for employees conducting arc welding work exposed to iron oxide fumes at a concentration of 12.6590 milligrams per cubic meter (M) or 1.3 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 10 M. Sampling was conducting on 03/27/14 for 463 minutes.  Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift.  Employees were required to wear particulate half-face respirators.    b) On or about 03/25/14 - Painting area, the employer had not established and implemented a respiratory protection program for employees required to wear half-face respirators with volatile organic compound cartridges while spraying coatings.    c) On or about 03/25/14 - Sandblasting area, the employer had not established and implemented a respiratory protection program for employees required to wear air-supplied respirators while performing sandblasting work.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both:    a) On or about 03/25/14 - Exterior north side of the facility grounds, an employee engaged in sandblasting work was using an oil lubricated air compressor that did not have either a high temperature or carbon monoxide alarm.    Note:  If only a high-temperature alarm is used, the air supply should be monitored to prevent carbon monoxide in the breathing air from exceeding 10 ppm.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $930 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    a) On or about 03/25/14 - Production building, workers adjacent to welding operations were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $930 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0070X100

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 from a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire-resistant rating of at least one-half hour:    a) On or about 03/25/14 - Cylinder storage area, oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders by a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire-resistant rating of at least one-half hour.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0070X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(A): When transporting cylinders by a crane or derrick, a cradle, boat, or a suitable platform was not used:    a) On or about 03/28/14 - Storage area, oxygen cylinders were being lifted by the gas caps and transported by crane without a cradle, boat, or other suitable platform.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0070X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(C): Valve-protection caps were used for lifting cylinders from one vertical position to another:    a) On or about 03/28/14 - Storage area, oxygen cylinders were being lifted by the valve protection caps.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(b)(4)(iii): Input power terminals, tap change devices and live metal parts connected to input circuits were not completely enclosed and accessible only by means of tools:    a) On or about 03/25/14 - Fabrication area, the terminal leads of an Lincoln Electric IdealArc CV400 mig welder, SN#U1140300317, were not completely enclosed.    b) On or about 03/25/14 - Fabrication area, the terminal leads of an Lincoln Electric IdealArc CV400 mig welder, SN#U1140200130, were not completely enclosed.    c) On or about 03/25/14 - Fabrication area, the terminal leads of two Lincoln DC 400 stick/tig welders were not completely enclosed.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $930 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1520

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of iron oxide fumes in excess of the 8-hour Time-Weighted Average concentration of 10 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3):    a) On or about 03/25/14 -  Fabrication area, an employee conducting gas welding work was exposed to iron oxide fumes at a concentration of 12.66 milligrams per cubic meter or 1.3 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL). Sampling was conducting on 03/27/14 for 463 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1520

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):    a) On or about 03/25/14 - Fabrication area, an employee conducting arc welding was exposed to an airborne concentration of iron oxide fumes of approximately 12.66 mg/m3 or 1.3 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 10 mg/m3. Sampling was conducting on 03/27/14 for 463 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift. The employer did not determine and implement feasible administrative or engineering controls.       Abatement Schedule    Step 1 - Effective respiratory protection shall be provided to and used by exposed as an interim protective measure until feasible engineering and/or administrative controls can be implemented or whenever such controls fail to reduce employee exposure to within permissible exposure limits.    Step 2  - A written detailed plan of abatement shall be submitted to the Area Director outlining a schedule for the implementation of engineering and/or administrative measures to control employee exposures to hazardous substances as referenced in this citation. This plan shall include, at a minimum, target dates for the following actions which must be consistent with the abatement dates required by this citation:                         (1)  Evaluation of engineering/administrative control options;                       (2)  Selection of optimum control methods and completion of design;                       (3)  Procurement, installation and operation of selected control measures;                       (4)  Testing and acceptance     All proposed control measures shall be approved for each particular use by a competent industrial hygienist or other technically qualified person.  30-day progress reports are required during the evaluation period.    Step 3 -  Abatement shall have been completed by the implementation of feasible engineering and / or administrative controls upon verification of their effectiveness in achieving compliance.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $930 Reduced

Hazardous substances 10801380152024602590

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 03/25/14 - Facility, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees conducting mig arc and oxygen/fuel gas welding, spray painting and sandblasting work exposed to various health and safety hazards from working with chemicals such as, liquid oxygen and carbon dioxide, compressed oxygen and acetylene, flammable and combustible liquids or welding fumes either used or generated during the fabrication of lumber machinery.

Issued

Sep 2, 2014

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(a)(3): Apparatus such as torches, regulators or pressure-reducing valves, acetylene generators, and manifolds used in an oxygen-fuel gas system had not been approved:    a) On or about 03/25/2013 - Fabricating area, employees were performing welding operations where the covers of the regulator gauges were missing and the regulator markers were dirty and damaged.