OSHA Inspection: L.T. CHINI, INC.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

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:    Noise monitoring was not conducted for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Production area - A trim saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 721% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 104.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 428 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Production area - A pusher on pallet dismantling saw #2 was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 284% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 97.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 176 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     c) Production area - A puller on pallet dismantling saw #1 was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 222% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately  95.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 261 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     d) Production area, back wall next to the exit - A nailer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 180.5% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately  94.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 430 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     e) Production area, northwest corner - A nailer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 147.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 415 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     f) Production area, southwest corner - A nailer 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 101.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 395 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 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 of 85 decibels:    Audiometric testing was not provided for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Production area - A trim saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 721% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 104.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 428 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Production area, back wall next to the exit - A nailer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 180.5% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately  94.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 430 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     c) Production area, southwest corner - A nailer 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 101.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 395 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. 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

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by an employee who is required by 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) to wear personal protective equipment:      The wearing of appropriate hearing protection was not enforced for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Production area - A pusher on pallet dismantling saw #2 was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 284% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 97.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 176 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Production area - A puller on pallet dismantling saw #1 was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 222% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately  95.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 261 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. 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

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 81108111

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 appropriate hearing protection was not enforced for the employee with the following exposure:  a) Production area, southwest corner - A nailer 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 101.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 395 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. 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

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

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 conducted for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Production area - A trim saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 721% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 104.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 428 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Production area - A pusher on pallet dismantling saw #2 was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 284% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 97.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 176 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      c) Production area - A puller on pallet dismantling saw #1 was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 222% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately  95.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 261 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     d) Production area, back wall next to the exit - A nailer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 180.5% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately  94.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 430 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     e) Production area, northwest corner - A nailer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 147.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 415 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     f) Production area, southwest corner - A nailer 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 101.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 395 minutes during one shift on 6/30/14. 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

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    a) Production area - A written lockout program was not developed and lockout training program was not implemented for employees who performed job tasks such as, but not limited to changing the blades on the Mayes Bros. Tool Mfg. Co. pallet dismantling saws and the trim saw. On or about 6/24/14.    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.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a) Production area - All employees who operated the facilitys two Yale propane forklifts (model GLP040SVXNURE078, serial number C810V05745L, and model  GLP040SVXNUSV084, serial number C81OVO3047E) were not trained on those vehicles as required by the standard. On or about 6/24/14.    Abatement Note: Forklift operator training consists of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer based training, video tape, written material, etc.), practical training (demonstration performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and an evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.    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.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a) Production Area - The blades of the Mayes Bros. Tool Mfg. Co. pallet dismantling saws (horizontal band saws) used by employees to cut metal nails  on pallets were not guarded. On or about 6/24/14.    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

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) Production area, west wall - The three sprocket wheels and chains at the end of the discharge conveyor of the trim saw were not guarded. The tops of the sprocket wheels were approximately 52 inches above the floor. On or about 6/24/14.    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.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1)(i): Potable water was not provided in all places of employment, for drinking, washing of the person, cooking, washing of foods, washing of cooking or eating utensils, washing of food preparation or processing premises, and personal service rooms:  a) Parking lot - There was no water for employees to use for hand washing in the reservoir that was located inside of the English Sewage Disposal port-a-potty. On or about 6/24/14.  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.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Establishment - A site specific written chemical hazard communication program was not developed. Employees used chemicals such as, but not limited to propane. On or about 6/24/14.  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.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  a) Establishment - Material safety data sheets were not maintained for chemicals such as, but not limited to propane. On or about 6/24/14.  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.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Establishment - A site specific written chemical hazard communication training was not provided for employees used chemicals such as, but not limited to propane. On or about 6/24/14.  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.