OSHA Inspection: F & R PALLETS, INC

Issued

Feb 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 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 monitoring program for employees with the following overexposures:   a) Saw room: A band saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 159% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 272 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  b) Saw room: A band saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 278% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 97.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 471 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  c) Saw room: A trim saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 161% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 347 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  d) Saw room: A band saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 398% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 100 dBA. The sampling was performed for 463 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  e) Pallet repair: A pallet repair employee was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 272.4% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 97.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 350 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  f) Pallet repair: A pallet repair employee was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 253% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 9 6.7dBA. The sampling was performed for 253 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  g) Throughout facility: A forklift operator 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 67.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 445 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  h) Throughout facility: A forklift operator 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 78.4% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 474 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  i) Pallet repair: A pallet repair employee 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 89.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 89.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 269 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

Feb 9, 2016

Abate by

Mar 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by employees who were required by 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) to wear personal protective equipment:  The employer did not ensure that hearing protection was worn by  an employee with the following overexposure:  a) Saw room: A trim saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 161% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 347 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    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

Feb 9, 2016

Abate by

Mar 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by any employee who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater and had not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that hearing protection was worn by employees who had not yet had a baseline exam and had the following overexposures:  a) Saw room: A trim saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 161% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 347 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  b) Throughout facility: A forklift operator 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 67.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 445 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  c) Throughout facility: A forklift operator 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 78.4% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 474 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  d) Pallet repair: A pallet repair employee 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 89.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 89.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 269 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  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

Feb 9, 2016

Abate by

Mar 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 institute a training program for employees with the following overexposures:  a) Saw room: A band saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 159% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 272 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.   b) Saw room: A band saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 278% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 97.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 471 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  c) Saw room: A trim saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 161% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 347 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  d) Saw room: A band saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 398% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 100 dBA. The sampling was performed for 463 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  e) Pallet repair: A pallet repair employee was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 272.4% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 97.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 350 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  f) Pallet repair: A pallet repair employee was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 253% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.7dBA. The sampling was performed for 253 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  g) Throughout facility: A forklift operator 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 67.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 445 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  h) Throughout facility: A forklift operator 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 78.4% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 474 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  i) Pallet repair: A pallet repair employee 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 89.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 89.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 269 minutes during one shift on 11/23/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  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

Feb 9, 2016

Abate by

Mar 7, 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 provide the information in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134 to employees who were provided N95 filtering face piece dust masks for voluntary use, on or about 11/5/15.   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.