OSHA Inspection: CAMPANIA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,295 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is 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):  a) Campania International - On or about November 9, 2015, an employee working at vibrating table on Line B was exposed to continuous noise at 71.2% of the daily permissible exposure limit of 90 dBA or an eight hour time weighted average of 87.5 dBA, and the employer did not conduct training to ensure that the exposed employee was adequately trained in the hazardous effects of noise.   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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,295 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9010

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) Campania International - On or about November 9, 2015, employees were exposed to crystalline silica dust while hand  grinding dried poured concrete and during the use of powdered form cement, and the employer did not provided effective information and training on hazards of silica in their work area.    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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

Issued

Jan 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1430

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): 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) Campania International - On or about October 23, 2015, employees were exposed to corrosive skin hazards while using spray bottles of Concrete Acid Stain, which were not labeled with at least general information regarding the chemical identity and specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the chemical.     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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.