OSHA Inspection: BELMONT MACHINE CO.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  On 9/11/2015, there was no written certification or verification of a workplace hazard assessment having been conducted in the workplace where the production process necessitated the use of personal protective equipment such as eye protection, hand and body protection and respiratory protection.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On 9/11/2105, in the fabrication area, employees were utilizing powered air purifying respirators for protection against welding fume without a written respirator program being established or implemented.  There were no medical evaluations to ensure employees were physically able to wear respirators, nor were employees trained on the use and limitations of the respirators.  b) On 9/11/2015, in the painting area, an employee was utilizing a supplied-air respirator for protection against spray painting vapors without a written respirator program being established.  There were no medical evaluations to ensure that the employee was physically able to wear the respirator, nor was the employee trained on the use and limitations of the  respirator.  There was also not adequate precautions to ensure the quality of the breathing air supplied to the respirator.   The following provisions of 1910.134 (as applicable) shall be included in a written respirator program :  1. Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace;  2. Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators;  3. Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;  4. Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;  5. Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators. 6. Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;  7. Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;  8. Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and  9. Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 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) On 9/11/2105, in the fabrication area, employees were utilizing powered air purifying respirators for protection against welding fumes without having a medical evaluation to ensure they were physically able to wear respirators.  b) On 9/11/2015, in the painting area, an employee was utilizing a supplied-air respirator for protection against spray painting vapors without having a medical evaluation to ensure that the employee was physically able to wear the respirator.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iv): The tag containing the most recent change to the sorbent beds was not kept or maintained at the compressor:  a) On 9/11/2105, at the air compressor filter bed , there was no tag indicating maintenance or change of filters for the air supplied to the painter's respirator.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both:  Note:  If only a high-temperature alarm is used, the air supply should be monitored to prevent carbon monoxide in the breathing air to exceed 10 ppm.  a) On 9/11/2105, the air supplied to the painter's supplied air respirator from an oil lubricated air compressor was not being monitored continuously or frequently for carbon monoxide.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $700 Reduced

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:  On 9/11/2015, screens or shields were not available or used in the welding and fabrication bays to protect workers from the rays generated by other employees arc welding.  Several workers were located in some bays, and the ends of the bays were open to the main aisles where workers would pass.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $600 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 9/11/15, the employer had not developed or implemented a written chemical hazard communication program when employees were using and exposed to such chemicals as metal fume from welding wires used in arc welding, isocyanates and solvents from spray painting and LP-fuels used by forklifts in the plant production and storage areas.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430073113771520H130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  On 9/11/15, copies of all (material) safety data sheet were not readily accessible to the employees.  The employer did not maintain copies at the site for numerous sheets such as LP fuel and welding wire or steel.  The safety data sheets that were maintained were in the office and not readily accessible to employees.  Employees were using and exposed to such chemicals as metal fume from welding wires used in arc welding, spray paints and LP-fuels used by forklifts in the plant production and storage areas.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430073113771520H130

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) On 9/11/15, the employer did not inform employees of the OSHA requirements with regard to chemical hazard communication, nor had the employer informed employees of the existence, location or availability of (material) safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals that they were exposed to.  Employees were using and exposed to chemicals  in the plant production and storage areas such as metal fumes from welding wires used in arc welding, spray paints, including isocyanate-containing painting materials, and LP-fuel used by forklifts.  b) On 9/11/15, the employer did not train employees of the hazards of the chemicals with which they worked and were exposed to.  Employees were using and exposed to welding materials metal fumes, paint vapors, isocyanates, and LP-fuel and combustion products.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:  a) On 9/11/15, the toilets in the production area bathroom were not maintained in a sanitary condition.  b) On 9/11/15, a urinal in the production area bathroom was not maintained in a sanitary condition.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:  On 9/11/15, the hand washing sink in the production area bathroom was not maintained in a sanitary condition.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.