OSHA Inspection: AQUATHERM INDUSTRRIES, INC.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $2,695 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    Representative noise monitoring was not conducted for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Production area, SI line - The operator of the sonic welder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was  71.2 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately  87.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 6/3/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Warehouse - A grinding machine operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 112.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 358 minutes during one shift on 6/3/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:    Audiometric testing was not provided for the employee with the following exposure:  a)   Production area, SI line - The operator of the sonic welder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was  71.2 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately  87.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 6/3/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater and has not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii):  The wearing of hearing protection was not required for the employee with the following exposure:  a) Production area, SI line - The operator of the sonic welder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was  71.2 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately  87.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 6/3/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Aug 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    Noise training was not provided for the employees with the following exposures:    a)   Production area, SI line - The operator of the sonic welder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was  71.2 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately  87.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 6/3/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b)   Warehouse - A grinding machine operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 112.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 358 minutes during one shift on 6/3/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $982 Reduced

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.:    a)  Warehouse, pneumatic punch station - Employees used compressed air that was in excess of 60 p.s.i. to clean themselves. On or about 6/3/14.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.