OSHA Inspection: GLASSLINED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,190 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:  a) Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - Glassing Area - Employees required to work on top of the furnace to replace insulation were exposed to a fall hazard. The work platform was approximately 7 feet 3 inches from the above concrete ground level was not guarded on the open sides, on or about 03/30/16.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(iii): Ladders were used on surfaces which did not provide a secure footing:  Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA -  Furnace Area-Employees were exposed to a fall hazard while climbing and dismounting a portable metal ladder that was not secured at the top or set up at an angle that placed the ladder's base a distance equal to one-fourth the working length of the ladder from the vertical wall of the oven, on or about 03/30/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,190 Reduced

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:  (Construction Reference 1926.103)  Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - Blasting Booth Area - The oil lubricated compressor air supply was not monitored at intervals to prevent carbon monoxide in the breathing air to exceed 10 ppm, on or about 03/30/16.  NOTE: Cylinders of purchased breathing air shall also have the following:  1. A certificate of analysis from the supplier that the breathing air meets the requirements for Grade D breathing air;  2.A suitable in-line air-purifying sorbent beds and filters to further ensure breathing air quality. Sorbent beds and filters shall be maintained and replaced or refurbished periodically following the manufacturer's instructions;  and  3.Have a tag containing the most recent change date and the signature of the person authorized by the employer to perform the change. The tag shall be maintained at the compressor.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $100 · Current $0 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:  Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - In the glassing and production area, employees were required to use a half mask and full face, tight fitting respirators for protection against dust and vapors.  The generic written respiratory program protection program had not been updated, on or about 03/30/16.  Employees are also required to use respirators in remote locations while in the field on other employer's worksites.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 13, 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:      Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - In the glassing area,  production area and also in the field (remote locations), employees were required to use a half mask and full face, tight fitting respirators for protection against dust and vapors.  A medical evaluation was not conducted, on or about 03/30/16.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - In the glassing and production area, employees were required to use a half mask and full face, tight fitting respirators for protection against dust and vapors.  Training on respirators was not conducted, on or about 03/30/16.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:  a) Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - The company had spaces such as, but are not limited to 500 gallon reactor tanks in the production area, which met the definition of permit confined space.  An evaluation of the workplace was not performed, on or about 03/30/16.  b) Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - Employees in the filed are required to enter confined spaces to conduct work.  A specific written confined space program along with training had not been documented, on or about 3/30/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section    Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - Maintenance and repairs are made by employees on equipment in the plant and out in the field at remote locations.  A lockout/tag out program with specific procedures had not been developed and implemented,  on 03/30/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:   Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - Employees were exposed to fall and struck-by hazards - The employer fabricated a shop-made elevated platform which attached to the forks of the forklift to elevate employees to a higher working and walking surface.  Employees are required to use the man basket approximately 15 feet into the air to clean an airline of debris. The employer did not obtain prior written approval from the manufacture to modify and/or add to the forklift from it's original design, on or about 3/30/16.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA -  Production Area - Employees were required to operate the propane powered forklifts and had not completed training, certification, and/or evaluation as specified by this standard, on or about 03/30/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(o)(1): The employer did not ensure that only stable or safely arranged loads were handled:    Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - Glassing Area - Employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when they were allowed to use the elevated forks of a forklift to open and close the sliding door of an industrial oven instead of lifting and carrying loads on the forks attended by its design, on or about 03/31/16.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $944 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - In the production area, employees handle hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to furan (containing formaldehyde), glass (containing silica, nickel, cobalt silicate), steel shot (containing Titanium Dioxide, aluminum Oxide, silicon fused), etc.  The employer had not developed a written hazard communication program, on or about 03/30/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - In the production area, employees handle hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to furan (containing formaldehyde), glass (containing silica, nickel, cobalt silicate), steel shot (containing titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, silicon fused), etc.  Safety Data Sheets (SDS) were not obtained for each chemical used at the site.  The employer had not updated the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), on or about 03/30/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Abate by

Sep 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employees had not been provided with GHS 2012 training including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system to be used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  Glasslined Technologies, Inc., Greensboro, GA - In the production area, employees handle hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to furan (containing formaldehyde), glass (containing silica, nickel, cobalt silicate), steel shot (containing titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, silicon fused), etc.  Information and training under the new globally harmonized system (GHS) such as, but not limited to labeling system, and written hazard communication program had not been conducted, on or about 03/30/16.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).