OSHA Inspection: AMERICAS NATIONWIDE NETTING, INC.

Issued

Jun 10, 2014

Abate by

Jun 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(ii): Abrasive-blasting respirators were not worn by all abrasive-blasting operators when using silica sand in manual blasting operations where the nozzle and blast were not physically separated from the operator in an exhaust ventilated enclosure:  The employer does not ensure employees wear abrasive blasting respirators while performing sandblasting operations. This violation occurred on or about June 05, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the sandblasting area where employees were exposed respiration hazards while sandblasting metal without wearing an abrasive blasting respirator.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are provided with and required to wear personal protective equipment appropriate to protect them from hazards of the job task they are performing.

Issued

Jun 10, 2014

Abate by

Jun 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(v): Operators were not equipped with heavy canvas or leather gloves and aprons or equivalent protection to protect them from the impact of abrasives:  The employer does not ensure that employees performing sandblasting operations are protected from the impact of the abrasives. This violation occurred on or about June 05, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the sandblasting area where employees were exposed struck-by hazards while sandblasting metal without wearing heavy canvas or leather gloves and aprons or equivalent protection.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are provided with and required to wear personal protective equipment appropriate to protect them from hazards of the job task they are performing.

Issued

Jun 10, 2014

Abate by

Jun 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not kept in their designated places at all times except during use:  The employer does not ensure that portable fire extinguishers are kept in their designated places at all times except during use.  This violation occurred on or about June 05, 2014, in net dipping area where a Toyota brand forklift's fire extinguisher mount was without a fire extinguisher.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure portable fire extinguishers are kept in their designated places and are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.

Issued

Jun 10, 2014

Abate by

Jun 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:     The employer has not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that describes how they comply with this standard regarding labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training. This violation occurred on or about June 05, 2014, when employees in the facility were required to handle hazardous chemicals before a written hazard communication program had been developed and implemented.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed, implemented, and maintained that includes the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f-h).