OSHA Inspection: AG LIGHT & SOUND

Issued

Dec 28, 2015

Abate by

Jan 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): Section 3.4,4 Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P11965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Compressed gas cylinder(s) in use were not properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over:  a) At the worksite;  Gas cylinders for welding were stored in a corner and was not secured from falling or from being knocked over; on or about 9/2/15.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2015

Abate by

Jan 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):  An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:    (a) At the work site; Where fire extinguishers were provided for employee's use, the employer did not provide employees with an educational program to familiarize employees in the general principles of fire extinguisher use, on or about 9/2/15.   * ABATEMENT NOTE * By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2015

Abate by

Jan 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) At the work site, Employees were operating forklifts without basic operator training or evaluation, on or about 9/2/15.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2015

Abate by

Jan 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage was not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour;  (a) At the work site; compressed gas cylinder containing acetylene was stored with oxygen together; on or about 9/2/15.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2015

Abate by

Jan 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 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) At the worksite, the employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees with the job title of laborer who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, acetylene; on or about 9/2/15.      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 the             workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's             written Hazard Communication Program;            c.   Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) 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.   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 28, 2015

Abate by

Jan 25, 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) At the worksite, Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, acetylene were not provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to this chemical ; on or about 9/2/15.   Note:  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2015

Abate by

Jan 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i ):  The employer did not provide the respirator users with the information contained in Appendix D to this section ("Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard");    a) At the work site, Employees used half mask respirators voluntarily, on or about 9/2/15.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.