OSHA Inspection: ALFA LAVAL INC.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Oct 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm, including severe burns, to employees in that employees were exposed to dust explosion, deflagration, or other fire hazards from combustible dust associated with the metalizing process:    The employer does not ensure engineering controls are in place to minimize the escape of combustible dust. This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014 and at times prior there to, in the Metalizing Booth.            Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to engineering controls are in place to minimize escape of combustible dust.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Oct 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i):  Inside storage rooms were not constructed to meet the required fire-resistive rating for their use. Such construction did not comply with the test specifications set forth in Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, NFPA 251-1969.     The employer does not ensure the inside paint storage room is constructed to meet the fire-resistive rating for their use.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure inside paint storage room is constructed to meet the required fire-resistive rating for their use.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Oct 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(ii):  Storage in inside storage rooms shall comply with Table H-13.    The employer does not ensure paint storage inside the storage room at the old paint booth is in compliance with Table H-13.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure paint storage inside the storage room is in compliance with Table H-13.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Oct 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv): Every inside storage room was not provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system:    The employer does not ensure the paint storage area is provided with ventilation.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure every inside storage room will be provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Oct 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v):  In every inside storage room there shall be maintained one (1) clear aisle at least three (3) feet wide.     The employer does not ensure an aisle at least three (3) feet wide is maintained in the paint storage room.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, in the paint storage room where employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure in every inside storage room there is one (1) clear aisle at least three (3) feet wide maintained.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2): The interior surfaces of spray booths were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury:    The employer does not ensure the walls of the metalizing booth are smooth and continuous.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily in the booth and are exposed to hazards associated with fire.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the walls of the metalizing booth are smooth and continuous.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 degrees F (93 degrees C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations exceeded a supply for one day or one shift:      The employer allows more than one days supply of flammable liquids to be stored in the vicinity of spraying operations.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the quantity of paint kept in the vicinity of spraying operations is kept to one days supply.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

May 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:    The employer does not ensure the downstream side of the filters of the west exhaust unit in the old spray booth is protected by approved automatic sprinklers.  This violation was observed on or about February 4, 2015, where employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure downstream side of the filters of the west exhaust unit within the old spray booth is protected by approved automatic sprinklers.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(f)(3): Sprinklers protecting spraying areas were not kept as free from deposits as practical by cleaning daily if necessary:    The employer does not ensure the sprinkler for the fire suppression system behind the filters covering the west exhaust fan in the old paint booth is kept clean.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure fire sprinklers in paint booths are kept clean.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Oct 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2): Open flame or spark producing equipment was within a spraying area and/or within 20 feet thereof, was not separated by a partition:    The employer does not ensure open flames and spark producing equipment are not used in or within 20 feet of any spraying area.   Employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, at the following locations:                                a) Open flame infrared heaters are used in the metalizing booth.      b) Open flame salamander heaters are used in the metalizing booth.      c) Open flame infrared heaters are used in the old paint booth.      d) Open flame infrared heaters are used within 8 to 10 feet of the old paint booth.      e) Spark producing equipment is used within 8 to 10 feet of the old paint booth.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure open flames or spark producing equipment is not used in or within 20 feet of a spray area or booth.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:    The employer does not ensure combustible residues in spraying areas do not accumulate.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.       a) Combustible residue is allowed to collect on the floor of the old paint booth.       b) Combustible residue is allowed to collect on the walls of the old paint booth.       c) In the old paint booth combustible residue is allowed to collect inside the west exhaust fan unit on the floor of the metal housing for the unit.       d) Combustible residue is allowed to collect on equipment and structure inside both the east and west exhaust fan units in the old paint booth.       e) Combustible residue is allowed to collect on the floor of the metalizing booth.       f) Combustible residue is allowed to collect on the walls of the metalizing booth.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure residue is not allowed to accumulate.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Sep 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):     The employer allows electrical wiring and equipment to be in an area subject to deposits of ignitable residue and explosive vapors.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees in the metalizing booth are exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure electrical in spray areas or booths is intrinsically safe.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

May 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(1): Spraying was conducted outside of predetermined spraying areas.    The employer does not ensure spraying is not conducted outside of predetermined spraying areas.  This violation occurred on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints in the facility. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with fire and explosion and hazards associated with chemicals.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure employees do not spray outside predetermined areas.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2): The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life:    The employer does not implement a change schedule for respirator cartridges used by employees spraying paints.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray paints. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.                           Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure a cartridge change schedule is implemented.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece is used, and at least annually thereafter:     The employer does not ensure all employees receive a respiratory protection fit test.   This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints, abrasive blast and metalize daily. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.       a) Two employees in the metalizing booth have not received respiratory protection fit tests.       b) Employees in the paint booth have not received a respiratory protection fit test for wearing full face respiratory protection.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure employees receive the required respiratory protection fit test.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

May 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:    The employer allows employees to wear a tight-fitting respirator while having facial hair that comes between the sealing surface and the face.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure employees do not have facial hair that interferes with the face to face piece seal.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition:    The employer does not ensure respiratory protection is cleaned as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.       a) Respiratory protection used by employees in the paint department is not kept clean.      b) Employees in the paint department use acetone or paint thinner to remove paint residue from the inside and outside of respiratory protection      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure respirators are kept clean.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Sep 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:     The employer allows employees to store respirators in areas not protected from contamination and damaging chemicals.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure respirators are properly stored.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

May 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both:    The employer does not ensure the carbon monoxide monitors for the supplied air systems used in the metalizing and abrasive blasting areas are functioning properly. This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees are exposed to hazards associated with carbon monoxide.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure carbon monoxide monitors remain in operation.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Sep 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of items in (i)-(vii):    The employer does not ensure employees can demonstrate the knowledge contained in items (i)-(vii) where employees are not trained or are provided inadequate training. This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints, abrasive blast and metalize using zinc daily. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure employees receive adequate respiratory protection training.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Dec 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees were allowed to consume food or beverages in an area exposed to a toxic material:      The employer does not ensure employees did not consume food or beverages in areas exposed to toxic materials.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily, weld and grind aluminum, carbon and stainless steel, abrasive blast and metalize using zinc. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure employees are provided a place to eat and drink and ensure employees do not eat and drink in work areas.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Dec 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(g)(4): Food or beverages were stored in area(s) exposed to toxic material(s):      The employer does not ensure employees did not store food in areas exposed to toxic materials.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily, weld and grind carbon and stainless steel, abrasive blast and metalize using zinc. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure employees are provided a place to store food and drink and are not allowed to store them in work areas.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Sep 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:      The employer does not provide facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes or body.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray corrosive paints daily. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure an eyewash is provided in each area where employees are exposed to corrosives.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer does not implement  at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training are met:      The employer does not implement the companys written hazard communication program.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily, weld and grind aluminum and carbon and stainless steel, abrasive blast and metalize using zinc. Employees were exposed to the hazard of contact with hazardous materials such as, but not limited to silica, chromium (VI), copper fume, manganese fume, nickel, metal and insoluble compounds, zinc oxide fume, iron oxide fume and chromium, metal and insoluble salts as well as paints and thinner containing hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, hexamethylene diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate homopolymer, n-Butyl Acetate and 1,2,4 Trimethylbenzene, ethyl benzene and toluene.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the walls of the metalizing booth are smooth and continuous.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which includes a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:      The employer does not maintain a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily, weld and grind aluminum, carbon and stainless steel, abrasive blast and metalize using zinc. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure a current chemical list is maintained as a part of the hazard communication program.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):     The employer does not ensure safety data sheets (SDS) are readily available to all employees.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily, weld and grind aluminum, carbon and stainless steel, abrasive blast and metalize using zinc. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the Safety Data Sheets are readily accessible to all employees.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    The employer does not provide training to employees which includes an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the safety data sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily, weld and grind aluminum, carbon and stainless steel, abrasive blast and metalize using zinc. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.        Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the hazard communication program is implemented.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): The employer did not include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program, established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard and 29 CFR 1910.1026:      The employer does not:         a) Include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program         b) Provide each employee access to the safety data sheets          c) Provide each employee training in accordance to the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard and paragraph (l)(2) of this section.        This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014 where employees weld and grind stainless steel. Employees are exposed to the hazard of contact with chromium (VI).      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure chromium (VI) is included in the hazard communication program, ensure employees have access to safety data sheets and provide each employee with necessary training.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $33,000 · Current $23,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    The employer does not provide a written respiratory protection program with required worksite specific procedures and elements for required respirator use. This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily, abrasive blast using silica sand and metal beads and metalize using zinc. Employees are exposed to the hazards associated with chemicals.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure employees receive effective training in hazard communication.      Alfa Laval, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 242695, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 7, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 321 Foster Avenue, Wood Dale, IL 60191.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $27,000 Reduced

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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:    The employer does not provide effective information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace.  This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily, metalize using zinc creating a combustible dust, weld and grind carbon and stainless steel and abrasive blast using silica sand and metal shot. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure employees receive effective training in hazard communication.    Alfa Laval, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 242695, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 7, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 321 Foster Avenue, Wood Dale, IL 60191.