OSHA Inspection: J D CALATO MANUFACTURING CO INC.

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):   All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  a) Mill Area - On or about 1/12/15, accumulation of wood dust at depths great than 1 inch were observed throughout the mill area.  b) Baghouse - On or about 1/12/15, accumulations of wood dust at depths greater than 1 inch were observed on top of, and around, electrical outlet boxes and conduit.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 &deg;F (37.8 &deg;C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.  a) Lacquer Room - On or about 1/12/15,  Category 1 flammable liquids, such as 3923 Low VOC thinner (FP <1 deg F), and 5913 Calato Lacquer (FP >0 deg F) were transferred from their original containers (55 gallon metal drums) to secondary containers without electrically interconnecting the original container and the secondary container in order to reduce the buildup of static electricity.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  a) Mill Area - On or about 1/12/15, 2 - two and a half gallon Sentry water fire extinguishers and been discharged and were not refilled and recharged so that they would be available for use in the event of an emergency.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(6):   Operating treadle(s) on woodworking machine(s) were not protected against unexpected or accidental tripping:  a) Mill Area - On or about 1/12/15, the foot pedal for the Whirl Wind Pneu-Matic Cut up-chuck or pop-up saw was not covered which could result in the accidental activation of the saw.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,320 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) Mill Area - On or about 1/12/15, compressed air used to blow wood chips from equipment was measured at 60 p.s.i.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Mill Area - On or about 1/12/15, metal duplex receptacle boxes, used throughout the mill to energize various pieces of equipment (including the lathes), were not mounted as required by NEC 370-23.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:  a) Mill Area - On or about 1/12/15, electrical power wires run through metal conduit exiting the electrical panel box and a metal duplex receptacle box were not protected from abrasion in that the conduit was pulled away from the boxes exposing the wire to abrasion.  b) Mill Area - On or about 1/12/15, electrical wires used to power the Whirl Wind Pne-Matic pop-up saw were pulled away from the power control box exposing them to abrasion.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) Mill Area - On or about 1/12/15, electrical junction boxes on the lathes were not provided with covers.  The junction boxes had accumulations of wood dust inside of them.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,320 Reduced

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) Throughout facility - On or about 1/12/15, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, 5913 Calato Lacquer (containing methyl isoamyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, and isobutyl acetate), 3923 Low VOC Thinner (containing acetone, light aliphatic solvent naphtha, isopropyl alcohol, and n-butyl acetate), and wood dust (combustible dust).  A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:  1)    Labeling and other forms of warning; 2)    Material Safety Data Sheets; AND 3)    Employee information and training will be met.  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Throughout Facility - On or about 1/12/15, the employer did not provide information and training, as required, to employees working with and/or exposed to materials such as, but not limited to 5913 Calato Lacquer (containing methyl isoamyl ketone, n-butyl acetate, and isobutyl acetate), 3923 Low VOC Thinner (containing acetone, light aliphatic solvent naphtha, isopropyl alcohol, and n-butyl acetate),  wood dust (combustible dust).   Employees shall be informed of:  1)    The requirements of this section; 2)    Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3)    The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material         Safety Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1)    Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work         area. 2)    The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3)    The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,         emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4)    The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material         Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED