OSHA Inspection: LONGCAP LAMSON PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $6236.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm including severe burns, in that employees were exposed to explosions, deflagration, and/or other fire hazards from three indoor dust collection systems. Employees generated combustible wood dust while sanding, grinding and buffing knife handles made of wood and metal. The sanding operation generated heat and sparks with potential to ignite the combustible wood dust as it was captured and collected by the three dust collection systems:    a). The sanding machine area: On or about July 1, 2016, employees were working with a sander attached to a Dustek C500 enclosureless dust collection system. The dust collector, which recycled air-material separator exhaust into the building, was not equipped with a spark detection system. The dust collector was not placed, equipped and used in a manner safe for its indoor location.    b).  Burr King Grinder/Sander Area: On or about July 1, 2016, employees were working with a Burr King grinder attached to a Dustek C500 enclosureless dust collection system. The dust collector, which recycled air-material separator exhaust into the building, was not equipped with a spark detection system. The dust collector was not placed, equipped and used in a manner safe for its indoor location.     c). Baldor Grinder/ Buffer Area: On or about July 1, 2016, employees were working with a Baldor grinder attached to a Dustek C500 enclosureless dust collection system. The dust collector, which recycled air-material separator exhaust into the building, was not equipped with a spark detection system. The dust collector was not placed, equipped and used in a manner safe for its indoor location.

Issued

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $5612.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Personal Protective equipment was not provided or used whenever necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption inhalation or physical contact.    Sanders/Grinders Area: On or about July 1, 2016, the employer did not require employees to wear flame resistant or natural fiber clothing in areas where combustible dust was present.

Issued

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).     Longcap Lamson Products, LLC: On or about July 1, 2016, the employer did not perform a hazard assessment for employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, Monoethanolamine, Triethanolamine, Copper Beryllium Alloys, and buffing compounds.

Issued

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.    In the warehouse: On or about July 1, 2016, a wet/dry type shop vacuum that was used for cleaning up combustible wood dust on floors was not intrinsically safe or approved for use in the collection of combustible dust.

Issued

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    Longcap Lamson Products, LLC: On or about July 1, 2016, the employer did not have safety data sheets available for wood dust and metal dust that was generated during sanding and grinding processes.

Issued

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment.    Longcap Lamson Products, LLC: On or about July 1, 2016, the employer did not provide hazard communication training to employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as wood dust, metal dust, Monoethanolamine, Copper Beryllium Alloys, and Aluminum oxide.

Issued

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.    Longcap Lamson Products, LLC: On or about July 1, 2016, the employer did not have an updated chemical inventory list included in their hazard communication program and/or inside their safety data sheet binder.

Issued

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  Throughout the facility: On or about July 1 2016, the employer required employees (foremen) to use portable fire extinguishers in case there is a fire emergency. The employer did not provide any training to employees on how to use a fire extinguisher.