OSHA Inspection: J. T. FENNELL CO., INC.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 31, 2015

Penalty

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

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment for the use of personal protective equipment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.    The employer did not evaluate, develop and document a personal protective equipment hazard assessment for the welding, laser cutting, abrasive blasting, and forklift tasks performed, nor did they complete a written certification that included the name of the person who certified that the evaluation had been performed and the date that the hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.    Employees were exposed to eye contact with flying metal debris when grinding metal parts and were not provided tight fitting eye protection to protect their eyes.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, and harmful temperature extremes.    The employer did not select and require the welders, laser operators, and abrasive blasters to use gloves to protect the employees' hands from burns, lacerations, and abrasions.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 31, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1):  Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, was not provided by the employer at no cost to employees:    The employer did not provide personal protective equipment at no cost including:    a) Welders: welding helmet to prevent eye damage and welding gloves, jacket, gauntlets, and apron to prevent burns, bruises, lacerations, and abrasions to the hands, arms, and legs when welding;    b) Laser Operators:  shaded safety glasses to prevent eye damage and gloves to prevent burns, lacerations, and abrasions when handling metals during cleaning, cutting, and moving cut metal pieces.    c) Abrasive Blasters: gloves to prevent lacerations and abrasions of the hands during cleaning and moving cut metal pieces.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate respiratory hazards in the workplace to include a reasonable estimate of employee exposure to respiratory hazards and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    The employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards and have a reasonable estimate of employee exposure to respiratory hazards for the employees abrasive blasting metal parts.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    Employees wore a supplied air hood respirator and the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    The employer provided an abrasive blasting helmet with supplied air and the respirator was stored immediately outside the booth slung over the pipes of the abrasives pot and not protected from damage and contamination.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(4)(ii): Repairs were not made in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications for the type and extent of repairs to be performed:    The employer repaired the cracks of the abrasive blasting helmet with fiberglass patches and the patches showed adhesion failure and one through penetration.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iv): The employer did not ensure that the compressor(s) used to supply breathing air to respirators had a tag indicating the most recent filter change date and the signature or the person authorized by the employer to perform the change:    Employees wore an abrasive blasting helmet supplied by compressed air and a tag was not affixed to the filter bank showing the date of the most recent filter change and signed by the authorized person that performed the filter change.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii):    The employer required the abrasive blasters to wear a abrasive blasting helmet with supplied air, and the employer did not ensure employees were trained on the following at least annually:      a. Why respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;   b. What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;   c. How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;    d. How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;   e. What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;   f. How to recognize the medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and   g. The general requirements of this section.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iii): The compressor did not have suitable in-line air-purifying sorbent beds and filters to further ensure breathing air quality:    Employees wore an abrasive blasting helmet and the supply air filters were not changed every three months as required by the Clemco Industries Corp.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): Oil-lubricated compressor(s) were used to supply breathing air with only high-temperature alarm(s) and the air supply was not monitored at intervals sufficient to prevent carbon monoxide in the breath air from exceeding 10 ppm:  a)  The employer provided abrasive blasting employees an abrasive blasting helmet and the supplied air passed through an unplugged and unused ENMET Corporation carbon monoxide sensor.  b)  The employer provided an ENMET Corporation carbon monoxide sensor that was not periodically tested to ensure the air was accurately monitored and the system alarmed as needed.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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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 did not ensure forklift operator certifications included demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainees.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

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

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s).    Employees were exposed to struck-by and crush-by injuries and the employer did not remove from service forklift number 66255 when the parking brake and back-up alarm were non-functional.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

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

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards while operating the Fanuc Robotic S420 (Veveling Robot) because the robotic arm swings into the unguarded walkways.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

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

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29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields.    In the welding area, employees were exposed to weld flash hazards and weld screens or shields were not placed around the welding operations to minimize the exposure.

Issued

Oct 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $350 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not maintain an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.    Employees had suffered injuries in 2015 and the employer did not maintain an OSHA 300 log for 2015.