OSHA Inspection: HURST AUTO-TRUCK ELECTRIC, LTD.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

General-duty citation text

OSH Act of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to combustible metal dust (aluminum and steel) deflagration, explosion, and/or other fire hazards while working at or near indoor dry-type dust collection systems that were not adequately designed and located to prevent or minimize employee exposure in the event of an internal deflagration or other fire event:    (a)  On or about April 17, 2014, a cyclone dry-type primary dust collector and associated secondary enclosureless filter system (#1) servicing aluminum buffing and polishing equipment was located indoors and without explosion protection, exposing employees to aluminum dust deflagration, explosion, and fire hazards.      (b)  On or about April 17, 2014, a cyclone dry-type primary dust collector and associated secondary enclosureless filter system (#2) servicing aluminum buffing and polishing equipment was located indoors and without explosion protection, exposing employees to aluminum dust deflagration, explosion, and fire hazards.      (c)   On or about April 17, 2014, a cyclone dry-type primary dust collector and associated secondary enclosureless filter system (#3) servicing steel buffing and polishing equipment was located indoors and without explosion protection, exposing employees to aluminum dust deflagration, explosion, and fire hazards.      (d)  On or about April 17, 2014 a cyclone dry-type primary dust collector and associated secondary enclosureless filter system (#4) servicing steel buffing and polishing equipment was located indoors and without explosion protection, exposing employees to aluminum dust deflagration, explosion, and fire hazards.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) On or about April 17, 2014, the exit route on South side near the buffing and polishing stations was blocked by a buffing wheel rack and chain link fence material.    b) On or about April 17, 2014, the exit route on North side near the buffing and polishing station was obstructed by an unguarded polishing station and dust collection system that was determined to be collecting combustible dust.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) On or about April 17, 2014, the exit door on South side near the buffing and polishing stations was not marked as an exit.   b) On or about April 17, 2014, the exit door on North side near the buffing and polishing station was not marked as an exit.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1): When employees were subjected to sound exceeding those listed in Table G-16, feasible administrative or engineering controls were not utilized:    a) On April 30, 2014, the polisher was exposed to continuous noise levels at 238.0% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 90 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 100 percent), during the 405 minute sampling period.   Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 75 minutes not sampled. 96.25 dBA    b) On April 30, 2014, the polisher was exposed to continuous noise levels at 205.0% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 90 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 100 percent), during the 415 minute sampling period.   Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 65 minutes not sampled. 95.18 dBA    c) On April 30, 2014, the polisher was exposed to continuous noise levels at 135.9% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 90 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 100 percent), during the 423 minute sampling period.   Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 57 minutes not sampled. 92.21 dBA    d) On April 30, 2014, the polisher was exposed to continuous noise levels at 177.0% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 90 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 100 percent), during the 421 minute sampling period.   Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 59 minutes not sampled. 94.12 dBA

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by an employee who is required by 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) to wear personal protective equipment:  On April 30, 2014, the polisher that was exposed to continuous noise levels at 177.0% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 90 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 100 percent), during the 421 minute sampling period. Did not wear hearing protection when required. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 59 minutes not sampled.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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 April 30, 2014, the polisher was exposed to continuous noise levels at 241.0% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50 percent), during the 405 minute sampling period.   Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 75 minutes not sampled. 97.6 dBA    b) On April 30, 2014, the polisher was exposed to continuous noise levels at 208.0% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50 percent), during the 415 minute sampling period.   Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 65 minutes not sampled. 96.4 dBA    c) On April 30, 2014, the polisher was exposed to continuous noise levels at 142.9% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50 percent), during the 423 minute sampling period.   Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 57 minutes not sampled. 93.5 dBA    d) On April 30, 2014, the polisher was exposed to continuous noise levels at 182.8% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50 percent), during the 421 minute sampling period.   Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 59 minutes not sampled. 95.4 dBA

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:    On or about April 17, 2014, the employer did not keep surfaces, such as but not limited to, walls, floor, and filters free from the accumulation of combustible residue.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    On or about April 17, 2014, employees performing activities involving clean up of aluminum and steel dust, and maintenance and repair of the grinders/polishers and their exhaust ventilation systems, were not provided with flame retardant clothing to protect against burns in the event of a fire and/or explosion related to aluminum and steel dust.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:   On or about April 17, 2014, the workplace hazard assessment had not been put in writing and certified with the person conducting the evaluation and the dates the hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  On or about April 17, 2014, employees required to wear personal protective equipment have not been trained on its use. Employees are working with propane, machine oil, binder powder coating agent and combustible aluminum dust. Employees are required to wear safety glasses on the plant floor.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):    On or about April 17, 2014, there were no warning signs in the vicinty of the dust collector to warn employees of the fire and explosion potential from the aluminum and steel dust. There were no signs to prohibit the use of standard lift trucks in the area, warn against smoking, and to instruct employees on personal protective equipment requirements during potentially hazardous activities.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(d)(6): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers for Class D hazards which are required in those combustible metal working areas where combustible metal powders, flakes, shavings, or similarly sized products are generated at least once every two weeks:    On or about April 17, 2014, the employer did not provide Class D portable fire extinguishers for employees working in areas where combustible metal dust is generated.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  On or about April 17, 2014, the employer did not have ABC fire extinguishers located throughout the manufacturing department visually inspected monthly.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  On or about April 17, 2014, the employer did not provide annual training for portable fire extinguishers when available for employee use.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3570.00 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:    On or about April 17, 2014, the company did not implement and maintain a written hazard communication program at the site. Employees are working with hazardous materials such as propane, machine oil, combustible dust, and powder coating binder agent.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 April 17, 2014, the employer did not provide training or information to employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to; propane, machine oil, combustible dust, and powder coating binder agent.

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 April 17, 2014, the employer did not provide training or information to employees working with hazardous chemicals on the details of the new hazard communication standard which encompasses the Global Harminization System(GHS).

Issued

2014-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  On or about April 17, 2014 the employer did not provide employees with Appendix D of the respiratory standard when voluntarily using N-95 filtering face piece respirators while buffing and polishing.