OSHA Inspection: RUSSELL MANUFACTURING AND FABRICATING, INC.

Issued

Mar 26, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.     The employer does not ensure that employees that are required to wear respirators are medically evaluated. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the paint booth were exposed to respiration hazards while wearing Honeywell brand tight fitting half-face respirators without having been medically evaluated.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all employees that are required to wear respirators are medically evaluated before being fit tested or wearing them in the workplace.

Issued

Mar 26, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.    The employer has not established an energy control program for employees required to perform servicing and maintenance on machines and equipment. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, throughout the facility where employees were exposed to caught-in, struck-by, and electrical hazards while performing maintenance and servicing work on machinery without having an energy control program that included energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that they develop and implement an energy control program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections.

Issued

Mar 26, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).     The employer does not guard the point of operation on machines whose operation exposes employees to injury.       a. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Chicago brand press break without a point of operation guard.         b. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Heim brand press break without a point of operation guard.       c. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a WAWhitney brand punch press machine without a point of operation guard.         d. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Wysong brand shear without a point of operation guard.       e. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the shipping area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Ridgid table saw without a point of operation guard.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all the point of operations on all machines are guarded.

Issued

Mar 26, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): On offhand grinding machines, work rests were not used to support the work and/or were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage.     The employer does not ensure that work rests on all offhand grinding machines are adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, in the rear fabrication shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a DeWalt brand bench grinder without the work rest adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all abrasive wheel machinery are used and maintained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.215.

Issued

Mar 26, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.  The employer does not ensure that on all offhand grinding machines a tongue guard is installed and adjusted to one fourth inch or less from the abrasive wheel or that the distance between the wheel and the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top of the abrasive wheel does not exceed one fourth inch. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a DeWalt brand bench grinder without a tongue guard to close the gap that exceeded 1/4 inch between the grinding wheel and the safety guard peripheral member at the top of the abrasive wheel.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all abrasive wheel machinery are used and maintained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.215.

Issued

Mar 26, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).    The employer does not guard all pulleys seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform.  This violation was observed on or about March 03, 2015, in the shipping area where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard while operating a saw table that had a pulley that was not guarded.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure all pulleys are guarded.

Issued

Mar 26, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt.  The employer does not guard all belts seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform.  This violation was observed on or about March 03, 2015, in the shipping area where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard while operating a saw table that had a belt that was not guarded.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure all belts are guarded.

Issued

Mar 26, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 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.    The employer does not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that describes how they comply with this standard regarding labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, at the facility, where employees were exposed to inhalation and contact hazard while they were required to handle hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to SW1 Lacquer Thinner, paint, lubricants, Diesel fuel, Crazy Larrys Secret lub, Brite Galv zinc rich coating and other chemicals without a written hazard communication program that was developed and implemented.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed, implemented, and maintained that includes the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f-h).

Issued

Mar 26, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.   The employer does not ensure that employees required to operate forklifts are trained and evaluated. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the facility were required to operate forklifts to move material without being trained and evaluated.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that they provide the employees training consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

Mar 26, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel.  The employer does not keep overcurrent devices readily accessible. This violation was observed on or about March 03, 2015 and at times prior thereto, in the rear fabrication shop, where employees are expected to access electrical panels that are being completely blocked by cabinets, welding machines, hand rails and other equipment.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all overcurrent devices are readily accessible.

Issued

Mar 26, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section.  The employer does not ensure that all chemicals in the workplace are labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and hazard warning of those chemicals. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, in the manufacturing area where chemicals in portable containers were used without a label or markings as to the chemicals identity or hazard warnings.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all chemical containers in the workplace are labeled with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings of the chemicals therein.