OSHA Inspection: MAGNOLIA WINDOWS & DOORS, LLC

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 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):  a) Magnolia Windows & Doors, LLC, Baldwin, GA - On line #2, an employee cutting and notching metal frames was exposed a projected noise levels of 90.5 dBA. Training in accordance with the standard was not conducted. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 399 minutes, which represents the employee's 8-hour work day, on or about 7/10/14.  b) Magnolia Windows & Doors, LLC, Baldwin, GA - On line #4, an employee punching holes on metal frames was exposed to noise levels at a time weighted average (TWA) of 89.4 dBA. Training in accordance with the standard was not conducted. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 469 minutes, on or about 7/10/14.  c) Magnolia Windows & Doors, LLC, Baldwin, GA - On line #145, an employee punching and cutting on metal frames was exposed to noise levels at a time weighted average (TWA) of 92.2 dBA. Training in accordance with the standard was not conducted. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 467 minutes, on or about 7/10/14.  d) Magnolia Windows & Doors, LLC, Baldwin, GA - In the Glass Department, an employee operating the washer was exposed to noise levels at a time weighted average (TWA) of 87.9 dBA. Training in accordance with the standard was not conducted. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 463 minutes, on or about 7/10/14.  e) Magnolia Windows & Doors, LLC, Baldwin, GA - In the Glass Department, an employee dealing glass was exposed to noise levels of 90.5 dBA. Training in accordance with the standard was not conducted. The exposure was derived from a personal sample taken over 379 minutes, which represents the employee's 8-hour work day, on or about 7/10/14.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,168 · Current $1,301 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(c): Personal protective equipment was not of safe design and construction for the work to be performed:  Magnolia Windows & Doors, LLC, Baldwin, GA - In the Glass Department, employees arms were exposed to cut and lacerations while handling glass. The arm guards provided were not cut resistant, on or about 7/2/14.

Issued

Jul 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,168 · Current $1,301 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  Magnolia Windows & Doors, LLC, Baldwin, GA - In the Glass Department, employees exposed to cut and lacerations while handling glass were provided and used gloves that were not cut resistant, on or about 7/2/14.