OSHA Inspection: L.T. CHINI, INC. DBA GORGO PALLLET

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) Saw Room - 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 385% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 99.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 407 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Saw Room, south west corner - A pusher 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 423% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 100.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 399 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    c) Nail Room, north end - 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 365% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 99.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 436 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    d) Nail Room, south end - 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 329% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 98.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 435 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    e) Nail Room, mid wall - 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 159.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 430 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. 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) Saw Room - 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 385% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 99.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 407 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Nail Room, north end - 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 365% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 99.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 436 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    c) Nail Room, south end - 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 329% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 98.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 435 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    d) Nail Room, mid wall - 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 159.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 430 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. 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) Saw Room, south west corner - A pusher 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 423% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 100.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 399 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    b) Nail Room, south end - 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 329% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 98.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 435 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    c) Nail Room, mid wall - 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 159.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 430 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. 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 provided for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Saw Room - 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 385% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 99.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 407 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Saw Room, south west corner - A pusher 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 423% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 100.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 399 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    c) Nail Room, north end - 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 365% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 99.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 436 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    d) Nail Room, south end - 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 329% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 98.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 435 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    e) Nail Room, mid wall - 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 159.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 430 minutes during one shift on 7/10/14. 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 areas - 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 Pallet Repair Systems, Inc. pallet dismantling saw, the Hustler HS pallet dismantling saw, 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 $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 Pallet Repair Systems, Inc. and the Hustler HS 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 72 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 1910.1200(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 - 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.