OSHA Inspection: AUTHENTIC PINE FLOORS, INC.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:  On or about September 8, 2015:  a)  Authentic Pine Floors, Inc., Locust Grove - In the sawmill, a Frame Saw Operator was exposed to a noise time-weighted average (TWA) of 91.0 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA.  The exposure was obtained from a sample taken over 481 minutes.  An effective hearing conservation program was not established.   b)  Authentic Pine Floors, Inc., Locust Grove - In the sawmill, a Sander Operator was exposed to a noise time-weighted average (TWA) of 88.2 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA.  The exposure was obtained from a sample taken over 481 minutes.  An effective hearing conservation program was not established.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(i): The employer did not establish, within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram against which subsequent audiograms can be compared:  On or about September 8, 2015:  a)  Authentic Pine Floors, Inc., Locust Grove - In the sawmill, a Frame Saw Operator was exposed to a noise time-weighted average (TWA) of 91.0 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA.  The exposure was obtained from a sample taken over 481 minutes.  The employer failed to ensure employees were provided audiograms as required.   b)  Authentic Pine Floors, Inc., Locust Grove - In the sawmill, a Sander Operator was exposed to a noise time-weighted average (TWA) of 88.2 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA.  The exposure was obtained from a sample taken over 481 minutes.  The employer failed to ensure employees were provided audiograms as required.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 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:  On or about September 8, 2015:  a)  Authentic Pine Floors, Inc., Locust Grove - In the sawmill, a Frame Saw Operator was exposed to a noise time-weighted average (TWA) of 91.0 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA.  The exposure was obtained from a sample taken over 481 minutes.  A training program was not implemented.   b)  Authentic Pine Floors, Inc., Locust Grove - In the sawmill, a Sander Operator was exposed to a noise time-weighted average (TWA) of 88.2 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA.  The exposure was obtained from a sample taken over 481 minutes.  A training program was not implemented.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  On or about August 4, 2015:  Employees manufacturing wood floors on the engineering line were exposed to skin contact with isocyanates while performing the "sticking" process.  The employer failed to ensure hand protection was used.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about August 4, 2015:   Employees manufacturing wood floors were required to wear half mask respirators to protect against inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to isocyanates.  The employer failed to develop and implement a respiratory protection program.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about August 4, 2015:   Employees manufacturing wood floors were required to wear half mask respirators to protect against inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to isocyanates.  The employer failed to ensure employees were medically evaluated prior to being required to wear respirators.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  On or about August 4, 2015:   Employees manufacturing wood floors were required to wear half mask respirators to protect against inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to isocyanates.  The employer failed to ensure employees were fit tested prior to being required to wear respirators.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 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:  On or about August 4, 2015:   Employees manufacturing wood floors were required to wear half mask respirators to protect against inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to isocyanates.  The employer failed to ensure employees wearing respirators were clean shaven.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 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:  On or about August 4, 2015:   Employees manufacturing wood floors were required to wear half mask respirators to protect against inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to isocyanates.  Respirators were stored hanging by the straps on the engineering line.  The employer failed to ensure employees stored respirators in a manner that prevented damage and contamination.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who were required to use respirators:  On or about August 4, 2015:   Employees manufacturing wood floors were required to wear half mask respirators to protect against inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to isocyanates.  The employer failed to provide training to employees who were required to wear respirators.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  On or about August 4, 2015:  Employees manufacturing wood floors were exposed to skin contact and inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to isocyanates, cleaners, and lubricants.  The employer failed to develop and implement a hazard communication program.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  On or about August 4, 2015:  Employees manufacturing wood floors were exposed to skin contact and inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to isocyanates, cleaners, and lubricants.  The employer failed to ensure a safety data sheet was available in each workplace chemicals were used.

Issued

Nov 16, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:  On or about August 4, 2015:  Employees manufacturing wood floors were exposed to skin contact and inhalation hazards from chemicals such as but not limited to isocyanates.  The employer failed to ensure employees received training on the hazards of the chemicals used.