OSHA Inspection: ULTIMATE PRECISION METAL PRODUCTS INC.

Issued

Dec 18, 2015

Abate by

Feb 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 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:    a) Worksite, paint Department- Employees are required to wear NIOSH N 99 Moldex #2315 Particulate Respirator when using powder coating.  The employer did not develop or implement a written respiratory program including training, medical evaluation, fit testing, procedures for cleaning and storing and disinfecting of respirators; on or about 8/13/2015.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:       The written Respiratory Program must include the descriptions of how the       following program elements, required by this regulation will be developed,       implemented and conveyed to the employer's employees who use respirators:           (i)  Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace.           (ii)  Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators.           (iii) Fit testing procedures for tight fitting respirators.           (iv) Procedures for the proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably               foreseeable emergency situations.           (v)  Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting,               repairing, discarding, and maintaining respirators.           (vi)  Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing                air for atmosphere-supplying respirators.           (vii) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are                potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations.           (viii) Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting                on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance;                and           (ix)  Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

Dec 18, 2015

Abate by

Feb 8, 2016

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:  a) Worksite, Paint Department-  Employees are required to wear NIOSH N 99 Moldex #2315 Particulate Respirator when using coating powder paint without being provided with medical evaluation prior to the employee's use of the respirator in the workplace; on or about 8/13/2015.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 18, 2015

Abate by

Feb 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):   Employees were not fit tested prior to initial use of respirator:  a) Worksite, Paint Department -  Employees are required to wear NIOSH N 99 Moldex #2315 Particulate Respirator when using coating powder without being fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator; on or about 8/13/2015  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 18, 2015

Abate by

Feb 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3):   Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  a) Worksite, Paint Department - Employees are required to wear NIOSH N 99 Moldex #2315 Particulate Respirator when using coating powder paint without being provided with the respiratory protection training prior using the respirator at the workplace ; on or about 8/13/2015.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):     Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs 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.    a) Worksite: Employee is required to provide repair and maintenance on equipment such as, but not limited to Automated Horizontal Band Saw, Punch Presses, Air Compressors,  with numerous sources of energy. The employer did not provide the employee with a Lockout/Tagout program; on or about 8/13/15.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):   Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.    a) Worksite: Employee is required to provide repair and maintenance on equipment such as, but not limited to Automated Horizontal Band Saw, Punch Presses, Air Compressors,  with numerous sources of energy.  The employer did not develop, document and utilize Lockout/Tagout procedures to control hazardous energy; on or about 8/13/15.   Note: The employer is required to  submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.  a) Worksite: Employee is required to provide repair and maintenance on equipment such as, but not limited to Automated Horizontal Band Saw, Punch Presses, Air Compressors,  with numerous sources of energy was not provided with Lockout/Tagout training; on or about 8/13/15.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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:    a) Worksite, Punching area: Electrical panel boxes rated 440 volts that power Laser, Spot Welder, Compressors were blocked by bins of metal parts; on or about 8/13/15.      NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met:    a) Worksite, Painting Department: The employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for the employees with the title of painters who use and are exposed to hazardous products, such as, but not limited to Acetone, Isobutyl Acetate, Phenylethane  contained in Industrial Aerosol Touch Up Paint; on or about 10/7/13.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:         a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:            Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous            chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,            and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer            or other responsible party;         b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in            workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's            written Hazard Communication Program;         c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            all employee(s) on all shifts.         d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:              Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence            or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.            The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.              The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,            specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency            procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.              The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the            appropriate hazard information;         e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non            routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program            and         f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be            made available upon request.     For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication       Program must also specifically address how:         a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job            site will be provided to other employers in the event the other            employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.         b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of            any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect            employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable            emergencies.         c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)            of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

Dec 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  a) Worksite, Painting Department:  Employees with the title of painters who use and are exposed to hazardous products, such as, but not limited to Acetone, Isobutyl Acetate, Phenylethane contained in Industrial Aerosol Touch Up Paint were not provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to these chemicals; on or about 8/13/15.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.