OSHA Inspection: A1 FABRICATORS & FINISHERS, LLC

Issued

Dec 22, 2015

Abate by

Feb 10, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i):  Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure that the operator had the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely:    (a)  The employer did not provide refresher training for employees who operated powered industrial trucks at least every three years.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2015

Abate by

Feb 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3): Unauthorized personnel were permitted to ride on industrial truck(s):    (a)  Forklift operators transported unauthorized employees on their fork lift trucks.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2015

Abate by

Feb 10, 2016

Penalty

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

Hazardous substances 0689073115209135A100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A): Helmets or hand shields were not used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations    (a)  Welders closed their eyes while tacking instead of lowering their helmets to protect their eyes, to prevent having to raise and lower their helmets so frequently.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2015

Abate by

Feb 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689073115209135A100

General-duty citation text

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:   (a)  Welding curtains were not placed between each booth or in front of each booth to protect the welders and other persons in the area from flash and sparks.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2015

Abate by

Jan 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 06890731152016209135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132:  (a)  On or about September 23, 2015, one welder was observed wearing shorts in the welding area when the employer provided PPE for welders, including uniforms, sleeves, gloves, safety glasses, and aprons.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2015

Abate by

May 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):    (a)  On or about September 23, 2015, an employee who was welding stainless steel was exposed to hexavalent chromium at 2% of the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 0.005 mg/m3 or an 8 hour time weighted average of 0.0001 mg/m3 in a 446 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 54 minutes not sampled and the employer had not determined the 8 hour TWA.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2015

Abate by

May 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not provide appropriate information and training for all employees exposed to chromium (VI), in that employees could not demonstrate knowledge of the contents of the Chromium (VI) standard, 29 CFR 1910.1026:    (a)  The employer did not train welders or other employees on the hazards of hexavalent chromium exposure in the workplace.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2015

Abate by

Mar 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,900 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00400070053006890731

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)  The employer did not provide a written hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to lubricants, abrasives, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, compressed gases for welding, powder coat paints and hexavalent chromium in welding fumes.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2015

Abate by

Mar 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400070053006890731

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)  The employer did not provide hazard communication training for employees who were exposed to lubricants, abrasives, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, compressed gases for welding, powder coat paints and hexavalent chromium in welding fumes.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689073115209135A100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment 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:  (a)  The employer did not provide written verification that a PPE hazard assessment had been conducted for employees who welded, fabricated and painted stainless, aluminum and mild steel.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)