OSHA Inspection: GMA TOOLING COMPANY

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Jan 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,040 · Current $1,428 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:    a)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Turret Press was exposed to continuous noise at 111.7% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 90.8 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 480 minute sampling period.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about December 18, 2014.      b)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Niagra Press was exposed to continuous noise at 103.4% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 90.2 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 457 minute sampling period.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 23 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about December 18, 2014.      c)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Beige Clearfield Press was exposed to continuous noise at 89.1% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 89.1 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 420 minute sampling period.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 40 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about December 18, 2014.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Feb 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:     a)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Turret Press was exposed to continuous noise at 111.7% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 90.8 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 480 minute sampling period.  The employer did not provide audiometric testing for an employee on or about December 18, 2014.      b)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Niagra Press was exposed to continuous noise at 103.4% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 90.2 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 457 minute sampling period with zero exposure assumed for the 23 minutes not sampled.   The employer did not provide audiometric testing for an employee on or about December 18, 2014.    c)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Beige Clearfield Press was exposed to continuous noise at 89.1% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 89.1 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 420 minute sampling period with zero exposure assumed for the 40 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about December 18, 2014.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Jan 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Turret Press was exposed to continuous noise at 111.7% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 90.8 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 480 minute sampling period.  The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program, on or about December 18, 2014.    b)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Niagra Press was exposed to continuous noise at 103.4% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 90.2 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 457 minute sampling period with zero exposure assumed for the 23 minutes not sampled.   The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program, on or about December 18, 2014.    c)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Beige Clearfield Press was exposed to continuous noise at 89.1% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 89.1 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 420 minute sampling period with zero exposure assumed for the 40 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program, on or about December 18, 2014.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after the abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Jan 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(3): Employees were not given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable hearing protectors provided by the employer:  a)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Turret Press was exposed to continuous noise at 111.7% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 90.8 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 480 minute sampling period.  The employer did not provide a variety of hearing protectors for employee to choose from, on or about December 18, 2014.    b)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Niagra Press was exposed to continuous noise at 103.4% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 90.2 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 457 minute sampling period with zero exposure assumed for the 23 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not provide a variety of hearing protectors for employee to choose from, on or about December 18, 2014.    c)  GMA Tooling - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the Beige Clearfield Press was exposed to continuous noise at 89.1% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 89.1 dBA.  This exposure occurred over a 420 minute sampling period with zero exposure assumed for the 40 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not provide a variety of hearing protectors for employee to choose from, on or about December 18, 2014.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after the abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Feb 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:     a)  GMA Tooling - The employer provides fire extinguishers for employees who utilize flammable chemicals, such as acetone and 3M Adhesive, and the employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting, on or about December 18, 2014.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.      ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Jan 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the employer's hazard communication program and employee training, 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)  GMA Tooling - Employees use various chemicals, but not limited to, 3M Adhesive and Acetone, and the employer did not provided effective information and training on the meaning of the hazard communication pictograms as well as safety data sheets as specified in the 2012 Hazard Communication Requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(1), on or about December 11, 2013.     ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data          Sheets.     Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise       classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to       be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped       containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information       and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.