OSHA Inspection: DEMIS PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,104 Reduced

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 (TWA) of 85 decibels:   a) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee feeding lumber to the gang rip was exposed to noise at a TWA of 93.6 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 488 minutes. Audiometric testing was not performed, on or about 5/14/14.   b) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - In the Assembly Department, an employee building wooden shelves was exposed to noise at a TWA of 91.4 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 487 minutes. Audiometric testing was not performed, on or about 5/14/14.   c) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - In the Assembly Department, an employee building wooden crates was exposed to noise at a TWA of 87 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 460 minutes. Audiometric testing was not performed, on or about 5/14/14.   d) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the shaper #2 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 93 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 489 minutes. Audiometric testing was not performed, on or about 5/14/14.  e) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the vertical saw #7 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 91.3 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 486 minutes. Audiometric testing was not performed, on or about 5/14/14.  f) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the chop saw #1 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 88.9 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 487 minutes. Audiometric testing was not performed, on or about 5/14/14.  g) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the CNC was exposed to noise at a TWA of 93.9 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 462 minutes. Audiometric testing was not performed, on or about 5/14/14.  h) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - In the Assembly Department, an employee building wooden crates was exposed to noise at a TWA of 92.4 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 482 minutes. Audiometric testing was not performed, on or about 5/14/14.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,104 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee was informed of the purpose of hearing protectors, the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types, and instructions on selection, fitting, use and care:   a) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee feeding lumber to the gang rip was exposed to noise at a TWA of 93.6 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 488 minutes. The advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types of hearing protection were not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.      b) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - In the Assembly Department, an employee building wooden shelves was exposed to noise at a TWA of 91.4 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 487 minutes. The advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types of hearing protection were not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.      c) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - In the Assembly Department, an employee building wooden crates was exposed to noise at a TWA of 87 dbA. The advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types of hearing protection were not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.      d) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the shaper #2 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 93 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 489 minutes. The advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types of hearing protection were not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.    e) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the vertical saw #7 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 91.3 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 486 minutes. The advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types of hearing protection were not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.   f) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the chop saw #1 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 88.9 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 487 minutes. The advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types of hearing protection were not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.    g) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the CNC was exposed to noise at a TWA of 93.9 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 462 minutes. The advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types of hearing protection were not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.   h) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - In the Assembly Department, an employee building wooden crates was exposed to noise at a TWA of 92.4 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 482 minutes. The advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types of hearing protection were not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(3)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each employee was informed of the purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures:  a) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee feeding lumber to the gang rip was exposed to noise at a TWA of 93.6 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 488 minutes. The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures was not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.     b) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - In the Assembly Department, an employee building wooden shelves was exposed to noise at a TWA of 91.4 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 487 minutes. The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures was not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.     c) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - In the Assembly Department, an employee building wooden crates was exposed to noise at a TWA of 87 dbA. The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures was not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.     d) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the shaper #2 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 93 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 489 minutes. The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures was not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.   e) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the vertical saw #7 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 91.3 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 486 minutes. The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures was not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.   f) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the chop saw #1 was exposed to noise at a TWA of 88.9 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 487 minutes. The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures was not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.   g) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating the CNC was exposed to noise at a TWA of 93.9 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 462 minutes. The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures was not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.   h) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - In the Assembly Department, an employee building wooden crates was exposed to noise at a TWA of 92.4 dbA. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 482 minutes. The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures was not included in the information provided, on or about 5/14/14.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,104 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  a) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - Employee cutting wood on the vertical saw #1 was exposed to an amputation hazard. The guard on the circular saw blade did not completely prevent the employee from contacting the blade, on or about 5/14/14.  b) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - Employee cutting wood on the vertical saw #2 was exposed to an amputation hazard. The guard on the circular saw blade did not completely prevent the employee from contacting the blade, on or about 5/14/14.  c) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - Employee cutting wood on the vertical saw #5 was exposed to an amputation hazard. The guard on the circular saw blade did not completely prevent the employee from contacting the blade, on or about 5/14/14.  d) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - Employee cutting wood on the vertical saw #7 was exposed to an amputation hazard. The guard on the circular saw blade did not completely prevent the employee from contacting the blade, on or about 5/14/14.  e) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - Employee cutting wood on the vertical saw #8 was exposed to an amputation hazard. The guard on the circular saw blade did not completely prevent the employee from contacting the blade, on or about 5/14/14.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,464 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(m)(1): Cutting heads of wood shaper(s) were not enclosed with a cage or adjustable guard so designed so as to keep the operator's hand away from the cutting edge:  a) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - Employees operating the CNC machines were exposed to amputation hazards. The cutting head was properly guarded, on or about 5/13/14.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.  b) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating shaper #1 was exposed to amputation hazards. The cutting head was properly guarded, on or about 5/13/14.  c) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating shaper #2 was exposed to amputation hazards. The cutting head was properly guarded, on or about 5/13/14.  d) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating shaper #8 was exposed to amputation hazards. The cutting head was properly guarded, on or about 5/13/14.  e) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee operating shaper #9 was exposed to amputation hazards. The cutting head was properly guarded, on or about 5/13/14.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,104 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(3): The point of operation on combination or universal woodworking machines was not guarded:  a) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee was drilling holes on wooden parts using the three head drill press. The shield guard on the drill press did not prevent the employee from contacting the drill bits, on or about 5/14/14.  b) DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - An employee was drilling holes on wooden parts using the drill press. The shield guard on the drill press did not prevent the employee from contacting the drill bits, on or about 5/14/14.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,601 · Current $1,431 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Cleanliness around working machinery was not maintained to prevent fire hazards:   DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - In the wood grinding area, an excess accumulation of wood dust was observed creating a fire hazard, on or about 5/14/14.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,951 · Current $1,073 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes:  DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - Employees in the production areas used compressed air for cleaning. Compressed air measured to be between 75-90 p.s.i. when dead end. Effective chip guarding was not installed, on or about 5/13/14.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,590 · Current $2,524 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:(a)   DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - Employees in the production area were exposed to the hazard of wood dust. A written hazard communication program was not developed and implemented, on or about 5/13/14.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)   DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - Employees in the production area were exposed to the hazard of wood dust. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) were not maintained, on or about 5/13/14.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances W103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(i): The employer did not provide information to the employees on the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200:  DEMIS Products, Inc., Lithonia, GA - Employees in the production area were exposed to the hazard of wood dust. Information about the requirements of the standard was not provided, on or about 5/13/14.