OSHA Inspection: DANGELO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Dec 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $730 Reduced

Hazardous substances 21509685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a. On or about August 19, 2014, the emergency exit at the back side of the fabrication shop was not marked with a sign reading "Exit".

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Mar 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,290 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:     a. On August 19, 2014, an employee fabricating granite counter tops was exposed to a noise dose of 66.5%, or an equivalent dBA (decibels, A scale) of 87.5 dBA.  The sampling was performed on for 186 minutes during one work shift. The employer did not administer a continuing and effective hearing conservation program as describe in paragraph (c) through (o) of the OSHA hearing conservation standard. The employer did not:    1. Develop and implement a monitoring program,  2. Establish and maintain an audiometric testing program,  3. Institute a training program with the requirements of this section, and  4. Have available for the employees a copy of OSHA hearing conservation standard.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Dec 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $730 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. On or about August 19, 2014, the employer did not train and evaluate each operator who is authorized to operate the Yale powered industrial truck to ensure they were competent to operate it safely.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $990 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a. On or about August 19, 2014, employees were exposed to being struck-by debris while blowing air into the granite slabs after cutting a sink hole or clearing their clothing from dust throughout the shift because the air pressure was not reduced to less than 30 psi.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):    a. On or about August 19, 2014, an employee was using a hand held portable grinder with a 6-inches diamond blade to cut sink holes on the granite counter tops without a safety guard, exposing the employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $730 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a. On or about August 19, 2014, in the fabrication shop, circuit breakers #2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 on the distribution panel were not marked to indicate their purpose, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Mar 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,850 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(c): Employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica (Quartz), listed in Table Z-3, in excess of 10 milligrams per meter cubed / % SiO2 + 2 as an 8-hour time-weighted average concentration (TWA):    a. On or around August 20, 2014, an employee working as a fabricator was exposed to silica crystalline quartz, respirable fraction, at an 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) of 1.35 milligrams per cubic meter, approximately 1.20 times the limit of 1.12 milligrams per cubic meter while fabricating granite counter tops.  The sampling was performed for 185 minutes during one shift.  Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder time not sampled.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Mar 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):  a. On or around August 20, 2014, an employee working as a fabricator was exposed to silica crystalline quartz, respirable fraction, at an 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) of 1.35 milligrams per cubic meter, approximately 1.20 times the limit of 1.12 milligrams per cubic meter while fabricating granite counter tops.  The sampling was performed for 185 minutes during one shift.  Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder time not sampled.  The employer did not determined or implemented feasible administrative or engineering controls to achieve keep silica exposure levels below OSHA permissible limits.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Mar 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  a. On or around August 20, 2014, an employee working as a fabricator was exposed to silica crystalline quartz, respirable fraction, at an 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) of 1.35 milligrams per cubic meter, approximately 1.20 times the limit of 1.12 milligrams per cubic meter while fabricating granite counter tops.  The sampling was performed for 185 minutes during one shift.  Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder time not sampled.  The employer did not developed or implemented a written respiratory protection program with work-site specific procedures.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Dec 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,840 Reduced

Hazardous substances 215090109685

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.  On or about August 19, 2014, fabricators worked with flammable chemicals such as, acetone, propane cylinders, thinners, bonding agents, color enhancers, and multipurpose adhesives while fabricating granite counter tops.  The employees were also exposed to respirable silica dust and the employer had not developed, implemented, or maintained at the workplace a written hazard communication program that described how the requirements for labels and other form of markings, safety data sheets, and training will be met.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Dec 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 215090109685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:  a.  On or about August 19, 2014, fabricators worked with flammable chemicals such as, acetone, propane cylinders, thinners, bonding agents, color enhancers, and multipurpose adhesives while fabricating granite counter tops.  The employees were exposed to respirable silica dust and the employer did not have the safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical used.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Dec 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 215090109685

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.  On or about August 19, 2014, fabricators worked with flammable chemicals such as, acetone, propane cylinders, thinners, bonding agents, color enhancers, and multipurpose adhesives while fabricating granite counter tops.  The employees were exposed to respirable silica dust and the employer had not provided effective information and training on the health and physical hazards of the chemicals being used at their initial assignment.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Dec 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 215090109685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a.  On or about August 19, 2014, fabricators worked with flammable chemicals such as, acetone, propane cylinders, thinners, bonding agents, color enhancers, and multipurpose adhesives while fabricating granite counter tops and the employer did not explained the new labeling system and safety data sheet required under the new hazard communication program (GHS 2012).

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Dec 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 21509685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a. On or about August 19, 2014, employees used highly flammable chemicals during the fabrication of granite counter tops and there were three ABC type portable fire extinguishers at the fabrication shop that were not subjected to annual maintenance check. The last annual maintenance check was completed about May 2010.   b. On or about August 19, 2014, there was a ABC type portable fire extinguisher that was not subjected to annual maintenance check.  the last annual maintenance check was completed about September 2010.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a.  On or about August 19, 2014, at the back of the fabrication shop, the flexible cord connected to the four-gang electrical box attached to the work bench was not connected to device and fitting so that strain relief was provided.  b. On or about August 19, 2014, at the fabrication shop, the flexible cords connected to the CNC machine were not connected to device and fittings so that strain relief was provided.