OSHA Inspection: WINCHESTER WOODWORKS CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Nov 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,069 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:    (a) Spray Finishing Area, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, spraying of class I flammables was conducted in an area where unapproved electrical, including shop lights and a 110 V standard outlet were utilized within the spray area.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "NO SMOKING" sign(s) in large letters on contrasting color backgrounds were not conspicuously posted at spraying area(s) and paint storage room(s):  (a) Spray Finishing Area, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, areas where flammables are spray applied were not placarded with no smoking signage, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,069 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):    (a) Shop Area, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, Hyster 50 (SN #H177B12502W) was operated by employees who had never received training on operating the forklift.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Nov 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    (a) Shop Area, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, Hyster 50 SN H177B12502W forklift was not examined daily to determine if any defects existed.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Nov 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,672 · Current $1,336 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) Shop Area, on or about and at times prior to June 15, 2016, the employer had not developed an energy control program to address servicing and maintenance for workplace equipment such as: SAC model CS-40-3200 sliding table saw, North Tech SRS-12 Edger Bander and Multicam CNC machine.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,672 · Current $1,336 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:     (a) Shop Area, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, SAC model CS-40-3200 sliding table saw was not equipped with an adjustable guard, spreader, and kickback fingers or dogs for wood cutting operations.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,069 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:    (a) Shop Area, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, rear side of pedestal fan blades were not guarded, exposing employees to severe laceration hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,069 Reduced

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) Shop Area, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, compressed air used to blow wood dust off of cabinetry was measured at 80 psi.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  (a)  In the spray finishing area, on or about June 15, 2016, exits were not identified with "Exit" signs.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Shop Areas, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, a written respiratory protection program had not been developed for 3M elastomeric respirators with organic vapor cartridges and 3M 8210 N95 dust respirators used during spray finishing applications and woodworking activities.     A minimally acceptable respiratory protection program shall include all of the following  requirements:       1.  Written standard operating procedures governing the selection and use of the       respirators.       2.  Only approved respirators shall be used.  Respirators shall be selected on the basis       of hazards to which the worker is exposed.       3.  Respirators must be provided free of charge where respirators are needed to protect       the health of the employees.       4.  Employers must provide (free of charge) a medical evaluation to determine each       employee's fitness to wear a respirator before initial use.       5.  Before initial respirator use, fit testing is required for all employees using a negative       or positive pressure tight-fitting respirators where such respirators are required by OSHA       or where the employer requires the use of such respirator.      6.  The user shall be instructed and trained in the proper use of respirators and their       limitations.       7.  Surveillance of the work area conditions and degree of employee exposure or stress       shall be conducted.       8.  Employer must ensure the use of respirators where respirators are needed to protect       the health of the employees.       9.  Respirators shall be regularly cleaned and disinfected to keep them in a sanitary       condition.       10. Respirators shall be stored in a clean and sanitary location to prevent damage and       contamination.       11. Respirators shall be inspected during cleaning and repaired when necessary.       12. There shall be regular inspection an evaluation to determine the continued       effectiveness of the program.       13. Compressed breathing air must meet at least the requirements for Grade D breathing       air.       14. The employer must establish and retain medical evaluation results and fit testing.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 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) Shop Areas, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, medical evaluations were not conducted for employees required to don 3M elastomeric respirators with organic vapor cartridges used during spray finishing applications.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  (a) Shop Areas, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, fit testing was not conducted for employees required to don 3M elastomeric respirators with organic vapor cartridges used during spray finishing applications.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Nov 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:    a) Paint Finishing Area, on or about and at time preceding to June 15, 2016, for employee who was utilizing an elastomeric respirator with organic vapor cartridges during spray finishing applications.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  (a) Shop Areas, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, 3M elastomeric respirators were stored on a peg on the wall in the break room, subjecting them to the contamination hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Nov 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, and effective annual training to employees who were required to use respirators.     (a) Shop Areas, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, respirator training had not been conducted for 3M elastomeric respirators with organic vapor cartridges used during spray finishing applications and 3M 8210 N95 dust respirators used during woodworking activities.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Nov 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:     (a) Shop and Spray Finishing Areas, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, written hazard communication program had not been developed for employee spray applying lacquers and paint thinners such as: SHER-WOOD Fast Dry Vinyl Sealer, RAW UMBER GLAZE, Dynaflex 230, and employees engaged in wood working activities who are exposed to wood dust.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 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:  (a) Shop and Spray Finishing Areas, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, safety data sheets were not maintained for employee's spray applying lacquers and paint thinners such as: SHER-WOOD Fast Dry Vinyl Sealer, RAW UMBER GLAZE, Dynaflex 230, and employees engaged in wood working activities who are exposed to wood dust.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 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) Shop and Spray Finishing Areas, on or about and at times preceding to June 15, 2016, employees had not received training on the hazards of workplace chemicals such as: SHER-WOOD Fast Dry Vinyl Sealer, RAW UMBER GLAZE, Dynaflex 230, and employees engaged in wood working activities who are exposed to wood dust.