OSHA Inspection: MILLER FABRICATORS

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish the employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to explosion hazards:    a) Custom shop DeWalt table saw: The plastic flex hose connecting the saw to the Grizzley dust collector model G05487 serial number M074791 was not grounded, on or about 9/14/15.    b) Custom shop Brandt edge bander: The plastic flex hose connecting the edge bander to the Grizzley dust collector model G102922 serial number 076654 was not grounded, on or about 9/14/15.    c) Countertop shop Saw Stop table saw near front of shop: The plastic flex hose connecting the saw to the Jet dust collector model DC 1200VX serial number 13112621 was not grounded, on or about 9/14/15.    d) Countertop shop Saw Stop table saw near back of shop: The plastic flex hose connecting the saw to the Jet dust collector model DC 1200VS serial number 13112585 was not grounded, on or about 9/14/15.     NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    The employer did not develop and implement a noise monitoring program for an employee with the following overexposure:    a) Countertop shop: A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 90.36% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 89.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 439 minutes during one shift on 9/30/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:   The employer did not establish a baseline audiogram for an employee with the following overexposure:  a) Countertop shop: A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 90.36% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 89.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 439 minutes during one shift on 9/30/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who was 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:  The employer did not develop and ensure employee participation in a noise training program for an employee with the following overexposure:  a) Countertop shop: A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 90.36% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 89.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 439 minutes during one shift on 9/30/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(iii): Flammable liquid containers were not in accordance with table H-12:  a) Throughout facility: Category two lacquer thinner was not stored in metal, glass or plastic containers designed for flammable materials, on or about 9/14/15.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat:  a) Outside back of countertop shop: Employees transfer FNE-699 and Mid Temp Thinner lacquer thinners, category 2 flammables, from a 55 gallon drum into transfer containers using a hand pump and the drum is not grounded, on or about 9/14/15.  b) Production areas: Employees pour Formica F158, Formica F155 and Formica F156 adhesive, category 2 flammables, from five gallon drums to spray pots and the drums are not grounded, on or about 9/14/15.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.  a) Outside back of countertop shop: Employees transfer FNE-699 and Mid Temp Thinner lacquer thinners, category 2 flammables, from a 55 gallon drum into transfer containers using a hand pump and the pump and drum are not bonded, on or about 9/14/15.  b) Production areas: Employees pour Formica F158, Formica F155 and Formica F156 adhesive, category 2 flammables, from five gallon drums to spray pots and the pots and drums are not bonded, on or about 9/14/15.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) Custom shop: The employer did not ensure that employees cleaning off their clothing with compressed air set above 100 psi  were wearing safety glasses, on or about 9/14/15.  b) Countertop shop: The employer did not ensure that employees fabricating countertops using equipment, such as, but not limited to, a chop saw and table saw, were wearing safety glasses, on or about 9/14/15.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards wore eye protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection that could be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses:  a) Countertop shop: The employer did not ensure that an employee using prescription eye glasses when fabricating countertops using equipment, such as, but not limited to, a chop saw and table saw, were ANSI approved or did not ensure that the employee wore safety glasses over the prescription glasses,  on or about 9/14/15.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:   a) Throughout facility: Compressed air was set above 100 psi and was used for cleaning purposes, on or about 9/14/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 19, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed 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) Throughout facility: The employer did not establish a lockout tagout program consisting of energy control procedures, employees training and periodic inspections for the equipment that is maintained or serviced by employees, such as, but not limited to, Holz Her 1205 Supercut Panel saw and Saw Stop and Delta Platinum Edition Unisaw table saws, on or about 9/14/15.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) Countertop shop north wall near exhaust fan: A fire extinguisher was mounted and did not have a sign identifying its location, on or about 9/14/15.   b) Countertop shop inside center wall near panel saw: A fire extinguisher was mounted and did not have a sign identifying its location, on or about 9/14/15.   c) Passage way between countertop and custom shops: A fire extinguisher was mounted and did not have a sign identifying its location, on or about 9/14/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not provide an educational program to employees required to use fire extinguishers upon hire and annually thereafter, on or about 9/14/15.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was 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) Throughout facility: The employer did not ensure that employees operating a Yale model GLC060TGNUAE084 serial number E187V18402Z were competent by the successful completion of training and an evaluation, on or about 9/14/15.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that adversely affected safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  a) Countertop shop: A junction box with a 2x2 receptacle and switch that operated an exhaust fan was damaged and open on one side of the box, on or about 9/14/15.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes and fittings were not provided with covers:  a) Custom shop: A junction box with a light switch located next to the door did not have a cover, on 9/14/15.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a) Countertop shop back spray area: Two reel extension cord sets had damaged outer jacket insulation and were used to power portable electric tools, such as sanders and routers, on or about 9/14/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not review appendix D and the manufacturer's instructions for the Gerson 1730 dust mask respirators used by employees when performing such tasks as cleaning with compressed air, on or about 9/14/15.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):   a) Throughout facility: The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for the chemicals used by employees on the job, such as, but not limited to, Formica 156 Premium Spray Grade Contact Adhesive, Lockweld Spray Adhesive 700A, Klean Strip Acetone, Wilson Art 10 glue, Fineline FNE 699 General Purpose Wash Thinner, Mid Temp Thinner, on or about 9/14/15.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical   a) Throughout facility: Plastic bottles and soda bottles containing chemicals, such as, but not limited to, lacquer thinner and glue, were not labeled according to the standard identifying the contents and hazards within, on or about 9/14/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not have safety data sheets for the chemicals used by employees on the job, such as, but not limited to, Formica 156 Premium Spray Grade Contact Adhesive, Lockweld Spray Adhesive 700A, Klean Strip Acetone, Wilson Art 10 glue, Fineline FNE 699 General Purpose Wash Thinner, Mid Temp Thinner, on or about 9/14/15.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Throughout facility: The employer did not provide effective information and training for the chemicals used by employees on the job, such as, but not limited to, Formica 156 Premium Spray Grade Contact Adhesive, Lockweld Spray Adhesive 700A, Klean Strip Acetone, Wilson Art 10 glue, Fineline FNE 699 General Purpose Wash Thinner, Mid Temp Thinner, on or about 9/14/15.