OSHA Inspection: CUSTOM PARTICLE REDUCTION, INC.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jun 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,496 · Current $1,496

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9): Every floor hole into which persons cannot accidentally walk (on account of fixed machinery, equipment, or walls) were not protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than one inch wide:   a)  Custom Particle Reduction - Employees, operators, working on the mezzanine above workstations 1 through 4 were exposed to fall hazards through openings in the mezzanine floor around feed hoppers 1 through 4, on or about April 25, 2014.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

Hazardous substances 81108111

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:  a)  Custom Particle Reduction - An Operator working at work station #1 was exposed to continuous noise at 87.59% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or 12 hour time weighted average of 89.0 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 714 minute sampling period.  The employer did not provide audiometric testing for an employee exposed over the action level of 82.1 dBA, on or about April 25, 2014.   b)  Custom Particle Reduction - An Operator working at work station #2 was exposed to continuous noise at 167.7% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or 11 hour time weighted average of 93.7 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 660 minute sampling period.  The employer did not provide audiometric testing for an employee exposed over the action level of 82.7 dBA, on or about April 25, 2014.  c)  Custom Particle Reduction - An Operator working at work station #4 was exposed to continuous noise at 91.84% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or 10 hour time weighted average of 89.3 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 615 minute sampling period.  The employer did not provide audiometric testing for an employee exposed over the action level of 83.4 dBA, on or about April 25, 2014.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jun 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer shall 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 this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.   a)  Custom Particle Reduction - An Operator working at work station #1 was exposed to continuous noise at 87.59% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or 12 hour time weighted average of 89.0 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 714 minute sampling period.  The employer did not institute a training program for employees exposed over the action level of 82.1 dBA, on or about April 25, 2014.      b)  Custom Particle Reduction - An Operator working at work station #2 was exposed to continuous noise at 167.7% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or 11 hour time weighted average of 93.7 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 660 minute sampling period.  The employer did not institute a training program for employees exposed over the action level of 82.7 dBA, on or about April 25, 2014.      c)  Custom Particle Reduction - An Operator working at work station #4 was exposed to continuous noise at 91.84% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or 10 hour time weighted average of 89.3 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 615 minute sampling period.  The employer did not institute a training program for employees exposed over the action level of 83.4 dBA, on or about April 25, 2014.         ABATEMENT NOTE:  Employees shall be provided copies of 29 CFR 1910.95 standard and employer shall post a copy in the workplace.  Employees shall be informed of the following:  1. The effects of noise on hearing.  2. The purpose of hearing protectors, the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types, and instructions on selection, fitting, use, and care.  3. The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jun 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

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:   a)  Custom Particle Reduction - An Operator working at work station #1 was exposed to continuous noise at 87.59% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or 12 hour time weighted average of 89.0 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 714 minute sampling period.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program for those employees exposed over the action level of 82.1 dBA, on or about April 25, 2014.    b)  Custom Particle Reduction - An Operator working at work station #2 was exposed to continuous noise at 167.7% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or 11 hour time weighted average of 93.7 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 660 minute sampling period.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program for those employees exposed over the action level of 82.7 dBA, on or about April 25, 2014.   c)  Custom Particle Reduction - An Operator working at work station #4 was exposed to continuous noise at 91.84% of the permissible exposure level of 90 dBA or 10 hour time weighted average of 89.3 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 615 minute sampling period.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program for those employees exposed over the action level of 83.4 dBA, on or about April 25, 2014.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.      ABATEMENT NOTE:  Employees shall be provided copies of 29 CFR 1910.95 standard and post a copy in the workplace.  Employees shall be informed of the following:  1. The effects of noise on hearing.  2. The purpose of hearing protectors, the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types, and instructions on selection, fitting, use, and care.  3. The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures.