OSHA Inspection: CAMFORGE, INC.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1):  The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided in this paragraph by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.     (a)  Grinding Area:  An employee conducting grinding on steel crane hooks was exposed to occupational noise at 206.2% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 440 minute sampling period on April 29, 2014.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 95.2 dBA.  The employer has not instituted and maintained an audiometric testing program for all employees exposed at or above 8 hour time weighted average of 85 decibels, as determined on April 29, 2014.   Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

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:     (a)  Grinding Area:  An employee conducting grinding on steel crane hooks was exposed to occupational noise at 206.2% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 440 minute sampling period on April 29, 2014.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 95.2 dBA.   The employer has not instituted a training program and trained employees on occupational noise for all employees exposed at or above 8 hour time weighted average of 85 decibels, as determined on April 29, 2014.      Abatement Note:  Employer must establish a training program that consists of the following:  1.   Effects of noise on hearing,  2.   The purpose of hearing protectors, the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation various types, and instructions on selection, fitting, use, and care,  3.   The purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures.     The training program shall be conducted annually for each employee and shall be updated to be consistent with changes in protective equipment and work processes.     Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):  The employer did not ensure that each authorized employee  received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  (a)  Facility Wide:  The employer has not provided training for authorized employees that conduct energy control procedures for, but not limited to, the lathes (240 3 phase electric), as determined on April 16, 2014.   Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed:     (a)  Facility Wide:  The employer did not conduct an annual periodic inspection between an inspector and authorized employee to ensure that the employee(s) followed the energy control procedures for, but not limited to, the lathes (240 3 phase electric), and the requirements of this standard, as determined on April 16, 2014.   Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee was instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  (a)  Facility Wide:  The employer has not provided training for affected employees that operate machinery such as, but not limited to, the lathes, stationary drills, and bandsaws, which are locked out during maintenance and services by the authorized employees,  as determined on April 16, 2014.     Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(e)(1): Before lockout or tagout devices were removed and energy was restored to the machine or equipment, authorized employees did not inspect the work area to ensure that nonessential items had been removed and that machine or equipment components are operationally intact:   (a)  Machine Shop:   The 20 inch Lodge & Shipley lathe was locked out for maintenance and servicing and had the belt and pulley guard removed.  The employer did not ensure that the guard was replaced on the lathe before lockout devices were removed and energy was restored to the machine, as determined on April 16, 2014.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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:   (a)  Finish Machine Shop:  The employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided on a Walker Turner drill press to protect employees from the rotating chuck and the unused portion of the bit, as determined on April 16, 2014.   (b)  Finish Machine Shop:  The employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided on a Niles Tool Works Co. metal working lathe (machine #22404) to protect employees from the rotating chuck, as determined on April 16, 2014.   (c)  Machine Shop:  The employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided on a 20 inch Lodge and Shipley metal working lathe to protect employees from the rotating chuck, as determined on April 16, 2014.   (d)  Machine Shop:  The employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided on a Chicago Industrial Tool Co. drill press (serial number #0198, model #G-14) to protect employees from the rotating chuck and the unused portion of the bit, as determined on April 16, 2014.   (e)  Machine Shop:  The employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided on a Monarch metal working lathe to protect employees from the rotating chuck, as determined on April 16, 2014.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(l)(1): The employer did not make available to affected employees or their representatives copies of 29 CFR 1910.95 and did not post a copy in the workplace:  (a)  Grinding Area:  An employee was exposed to noise levels greater than 85 decibels during grinding operations.  The employer has not provided or posted a copy of the occupational noise standard, 29 CFR 1910.95, in the workplace, for employees exposed over 85 decibels, as determined on April 29, 2014.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item.