OSHA Inspection: CHAPTER 2 INC.

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

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:    On or about August 28, 2014, the employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95 (c)-(o) when employee exposures were equal or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels on the A scale:    a) On August 28, 2014, a CNC operator was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 92.09 dBA with a severity of 1.023.    b) On August 28, 2014, a CNC operator was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 90.20 dBA with a severity of 1.002.    c) On August 28, 2014, a CNC operator was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 89.39 dBA with a severity of 1.051.    Abatement documentation required per 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6): At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer did not obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:    On or about April 10, 2014, the employer did not provide an annual audiogram for employees exposed to noise in excess of 85 dBA for an 8 hour time-weighted average.    Abatement documentation required per 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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):    On or about April 10, 2014, the employer did not provide hearing conservation training to employees exposed to noise in excess of OSHA's action level of 85 decibels for an 8 hour time weighted average.    Abatement documentation required per 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    On or about April 10, 2014, the employer did not perform a PPE hazard assessment of the various hazards to which employees are exposed in the course of their job duties.    Abatement documentation required per 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 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, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    On or about April 10, 2014, the employer had not certified through written documentation that a PPE hazard assessment had been performed.    Abatement documentation required per 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    On or about April 10, 2014, the employer had not performed initial air monitoring to determine employee exposure to airborne hazards including, but not limited to:  welding fumes from mild steel, hexone, MIAK, styrene, fufuryl alcohol, naphthalene, xylene, vinyl toluene, and diphenyl.    Abatement documentation required per 29 CFR 1903.19(d).