OSHA Inspection: VACUUM INSTRUMENT CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

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) Worksite, Paint Spray Booth: Employee is required to wear NIOSH half face Respirator when using coating powder.  The employer did not develop or implement a written respiratory program including training, medical evaluation, fit testing, procedures for cleaning and storing and disinfecting of respirators; on or about 12/9/2015.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.  ABATEMENT NOTE:      The written Respiratory Program must include the descriptions of how the      following program elements, required by this regulation will be developed,      implemented and conveyed to the employer's employees who use respirators:         (i)  Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace.         (ii)  Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators.         (iii) Fit testing procedures for tight fitting respirators.         (iv) Procedures for the proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably              foreseeable emergency situations.         (v)  Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting,              repairing, discarding, and maintaining respirators.         (vi)  Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing               air for atmosphere-supplying respirators.         (vii) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are               potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations.         (viii) Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting               on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance;               and         (ix)  Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 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)Worksite, Paint Spray Booth -  Employee is required to wear NIOSH half face Respirator when using coating powder without being provided with medical evaluation prior to the employee's use of the respirator in the workplace; on or about 12/9/2015.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):   Employees were not fit tested prior to initial use of respirator:  a) Worksite, Paint Department -  Employee is required to wear NIOSH half face Respirator when using coating products without being fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator; on or about 12/9/2015  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3):   Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  a) Worksite, Paint Spray Booth - Employee is required to wear NIOSH half face Respirator when using coating powder without being provided with the respiratory protection training prior using the respirator at the workplace ; on or about 12/9/2015.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):   Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs 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) Worksite, Machine shop: Employee is required to provide repair and maintenance on CNC Turning Center and CNC Milling,  with numerous sources of energy such as electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic. The employer did not provide the employee with a Lockout/Tagout program; on or about 12/9/15.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):   Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.    a) Worksite:  Employee is required to provide repair and maintenance on CNC Turning Center, CNC Milling with numerous sources of energy such as electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic The employer did not develop, document and utilize Lockout/Tagout procedures to control hazardous energy; on or about 12/9/15.   Note: The employer is required to  submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.  a) Worksite, Machine Shop: Employee is required to provide repair and maintenance on CNC Turning Center, CNC Milling with numerous sources of energy such as electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic was not provided with Lockout/Tagout training; on or about 12/9//15.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Worksite, Paint Spray Booth: The employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for the employee with the title of painter who uses and is exposed to hazardous products such as thinner, coating powder; on or about 12/9/15.  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           workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's           written Hazard Communication Program;       c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) 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.   Material 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

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 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) Worksite, Paint Spray Booth: Employee  with the title of painter who uses and is exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to thinner, coating powder is not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 12/9/15.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.