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OSHA Inspection: ORION INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of ORION INDUSTRIES, LTD. in 5492 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60630 (NAICS 332812). OSHA activity number 341812725.

What this inspection record means

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Site address
5492 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
City
CHICAGO
State
IL
ZIP
60630
Mailing
5492 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60630
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332812
Employees
95
Ownership type
A

23 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.134 C01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 12 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
May 8, 2017
Penalty
Initial $9,778 · Current $8,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689069413859130

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) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that they had established and implemented an adequate, effective written respiratory protection program for all employees in their workplace that complied with all the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix) with worksite specific procedures, and which included updates as necessary to reflect changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use.    Employees performing abrasive blasting operations were provided and required to use 3M 8210 disposable particulate respirators with filtering face piece; Other employees performing tasks including parts cleaning, spray painting and powder coating at stations such as Booth/Oven # 577/377 and 512/312 were provided and required to use Sperian Series 2000 elastomeric half mask respirators with chemical cartridges and filters.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8500
  • — C (S) $9778
  • — Z (S) $9778

1910.1026 G02

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
May 8, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(g)(2): The employer required respirator use for protection against chromium (VI); however, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with the Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, which covers each employee required to use a respirator:  a)  Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016,  the employer did not institute an adequate, effective respiratory protection program in accordance with the Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134 for employees who were required to use respirators for protection at the green mesh painting Booth/Oven #577/377, where there is exposure to hexavalent chromium.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.134 E01

Serious Gravity 5 4 instances 12 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 25, 2017
Penalty
Initial $9,778 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068906910694

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) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that all Blasting Department employees, including contracted workers (i.e. temporary workers), required to wear disposable 3M 8210 particulate respirators with a filtering facepiece during abrasive blasting operations were provided respiratory medical evaluation(s) to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was required to use a respirator in the workplace.    b)  Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employee(s), including contracted workers (i.e. temporary workers), operating the powder coat booth/oven #512/312, and required to wear a blue Sperian 2000 Series elastomeric half mask respirator were provided respiratory medical evaluation(s) to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was required to use a respirator in the workplace.    c) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employee(s), including contracted workers (i.e. temporary workers), operating the mesh spray painting booth/oven # 577/377, and required to wear a blue Sperian Series 2000 elastomeric half mask respirator were provided respiratory medical evaluation(s) to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested in the workplace.    d) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway Chicago, IL- On January 11, 2017, the employer did not ensure that employee(s), including contracted workers (i.e. temporary workers), manually cleaning parts with the solvent hexone (MIBK) and required to wear respiratory protection such as the blue Sperian 2000 Series elastomeric half mask respirator with organic vapor cartridges were provided respiratory medical evaluation(s) to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee required to use the respirator in the workplace.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $9778
  • — Z (S) $9778

1910.134 F02

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 25, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9130

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that all employees, including contracted workers (i.e. temporary workers) required to wear a disposable 3M 8210 particulate respirator with filtering face piece while working on abrasive blasters in the Blasting Department were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and annually thereafter.    b) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employee(s), including contracted workers (i.e. temporary workers), required to wear a blue Sperian 2000 Series elastomeric half mask respirator while applying the clear powder coat at booth/oven # 512/312 were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and annually thereafter.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.134 G01 I A

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 3, 2017
Penalty
Initial $9,778 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1385

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) Orion Industries, LTD., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On January 11, 2017, the employer did not ensure that employee(s), including contracted workers (i.e. temporary workers), manually cleaning parts with the solvent hexone ( MIBK) and required to wear respiratory protection such as  the blue Sperian 2000 Series elastomeric half mask respirator with organic vapor cartridges had no facial hair interfering with the face-to-facepiece seal.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $9778
  • — Z (S) $9778

1910.134 G01 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 3, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 068906910694C113

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(ii): Corrective glasses, goggles or other personal protective equipment were worn in a manner that interfered with the seal of the respirator facepiece:    a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, a temporary employee  spray painting the mesh in Booth/Oven # 577/377 at Orion, was wearing a blue Sperian Series 2000 elastomeric half mask respirator over the disposable tyvek hood which interfered with the face-to-facepiece seal of the respirator.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.134 K01 IV

Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 7 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 25, 2017
Penalty
Initial $9,778 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 06890691069413859130

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(iv): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect, put on, remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator:    a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL, On October 26, 2016, the employer did not  ensure that a temporary employee working in the Blasting Department, using a 3M 8210 disposable particulate respirator with filtering facepiece, was provided effective respirator training and was able to use the respirator properly.    b) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that a temporary employee working at spray painting the mesh in Booth/Oven # 577/377 , using a blue Sperian Series 2000 elastomeric half mask respirator, was provided effective respirator training and was able to use the respirator properly.     c)  Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On January 11, 2017, the employer did not ensure that an employee working at manually cleaning parts with the solvent hexone (MIBK), and using the blue Sperian 2000 Series elastomeric half mask respirator with organic vapor cartridges, was provided effective respirator training and was able to use the respirator properly.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $9778
  • — Z (S) $9778

1910.134 K05 II

Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 7 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 25, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(5)(ii): Retraining was not conducted when inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the respirator indicated that the employee did not retain the necessary training or skill:    a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that a temporary employee in the Blasting Department  using a 3M 8210 disposable particulate respirator with filtering facepiece improperly, was retrained.     b) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that an employee working at spray painting the mesh in Booth/Oven # 577/377 at Orion,  wearing the blue Sperian Series 2000 elastomeric half mask respirator improperly, was retrained.     c)  Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On January 11, 2017, an employee working at manually cleaning parts with the solvent hexone (MIBK) and  wearing the blue Sperian 2000 Series elastomeric half mask respirator with organic vapor cartridges improperly, was retrained.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.134 D03 I A

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 3, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $8,500

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A): The employer did not select a respirator that meets or exceeds the required level of employee protection:    a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL-  On November 15, 2016, the employer did not select and provide a respirator to employees that meets or exceeds the required level of employee protection. The employee spray painting the mesh in booth/oven # 577/377 was provided a Sperian 2000 Series elastomeric half mask respirator, with an Assigned Protection Factor (APF) of 10,  which was not adequate to protect the employee from hexavalent chromium exposures of 197 mcg/m3, approximately 39.4 times the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 5 mcg/m3     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8500
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.134 D03 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 3, 2017
Penalty
Initial $11,408 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i): The employer did not provide a respirator that was adequate to protect the health of the employee under routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations:   a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL-  On November 15, 2016, the employer did not provide an appropriate respirator to protect employees from exposure to hexavalent chromium. The employee spray painting the mesh in Booth/Oven # 577/377 was required to wear  blue Sperian 2000 Series elastomeric half mask respirator that was not adequate to protect against hexavalent chromium exposure of 197 mcg/m3, approximately 39.4  times the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 5 mcg/m3.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $11408
  • — Z (S) $11408

1910.134 G01 I B

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 3, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 06890691069413859130

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(B): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees with a condition that interfered with the face-to-facepiece seal or valve function:  a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On October 26, 2016, a temporary employee working in the Blasting Department was wearing a 3M 8210 disposable particulate respirator with filtering facepiece with both straps over his neck, and the top strap over a hat, a condition that interfered with the face-to-facepiece seal.  b) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On January 11, 2017, a temporary employee cleaning parts with the solvent hexone (MIBK) was wearing the blue Sperian 2000 Series elastomeric half mask respirator with organic vapor cartridges with the respirator strap over a knit cap that interfered with the face-to-facepiece seal.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1026 C

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Aug 2, 2017
Penalty
Initial $11,408 · Current $8,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(c): The employer did not ensure that no employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of chromium (VI) in excess of 5 micrograms per cubic meter of air (mcg/m3), calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA).    a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2017 a temporary employee spray painting mesh at Booth/oven #577/377 was exposed to airborne levels of hexavalent chromium at an 8-hour TWA level of 197 mcg/m3, which is approximately 39.4 times the OSHA 8-hour TWA Permissible Exposure Limit of 5 mcg/m3.  This limit is established to prevent irritation of the respiratory system and skin, eye injuries, as well as lung cancer, asthma, and nasal septum perforation and ulceration.  The exposure level was derived from a sample taken over a 411 minute period during one shift on November 15, 2016.  Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 69 minutes.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8500
  • — C (S) $11408
  • — Z (S) $11408

1910.1026 F01 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Aug 2, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(f)(1)(i):   Feasible engineering controls and work practices were not instituted to reduce and maintain employee exposures to chromium (VI) at or below the permissible exposure limit:  a)  Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, a temporary employee spray  painting mesh at Booth/oven #577/377 at was exposed to airborne concentrations of hexavalent chromium at an 8-hour TWA level of 197 mcg/m3, which is approximately 39.4 times the OSHA 8-hour TWA Permissible Exposure Limit of 5 mcg/m3.    See instance description in item 6a of this citation.  Methods of engineering controls and work practices under these circumstances include, but are not limited to:  1) Seek the expertise of a competent individual such as an engineer or certified industrial hygienist to assess existing controls and work practices (including the manual spray rinse operations), obtain recommendations to improve existing controls and work practices, and prepare design documentation for the successful installation of recommended equipment or modifications.  2) Install improved mechanical ventilation and filtration system for the spray painting operations to capture mists generated.  3) Evaluate the employees work practices. Spray paint in the direction of the spray booth's exhaust intake so that overspray is pulled away from the worker's breathing zone and apply minimum required quantity to avoid overspray.       ABATEMENT NOTE:  STEP 1: Effective respiratory protection shall be used by the affected employees as an interim measure.    Abatement date:   Step 2:  A written, detailed plan of abatement shall be submitted to the Area Director outlining a schedule for the implementation of engineering controls and work practice measures to control employee exposures to hexavalent chromium as referenced in the citation.  This plan shall include, at a minimum, target dates for the following action, which must be consistent with the dates required by this citation:  (1) Evaluation of engineering controls and work practices. (2) Selection of the optimum combination of engineering controls and work practices. (3) Installation and operation of the optimum engineering conrtols and work practices. (4) Testing and acceptance, or modification/ redesign of the engineering controls and work practices.    Abatement Date:  STEP 3:  Abatement shall have been completed by the implementation of feasible engineering/administrative controls and/or work practice changes upon verification of their effectiveness in achieving compliance.  Abatement date:    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1026 D01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Penalty
Initial $11,408 · Current $8,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):    (a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not conduct an initial determination regarding employee exposures to hexavalent chromium during spray painting operation.     No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8500
  • — C (S) $11408
  • — Z (S) $11408

1910.1026 H01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 25, 2017
Penalty
Initial $11,408 · Current $8,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(1): Where hazards were present or were likely to be present from skin or eye contact with chromium (VI), the employer did not provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment at no cost to employees, and did not ensure that employees used such clothing and equipment    a)  Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees spray painting mesh at Booth/oven #577/377, with paint containing hexavalent chromium, were provided appropriate protective clothing such as coveralls. Employee(s) wore a separate set of street clothes with tyvek hood, tyvek sleeves and gloves to protect from over spray.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8500
  • — C (S) $11408
  • — Z (S) $11408

1910.1026 H02 II

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 3, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that no employee removed chromium (VI)-contaminated protective clothing or equipment from the workplace, except for those employees whose job it was to launder, clean, maintain, or dispose of such clothing or equipment:  a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employee(s) did not remove protective clothing or equipment contaminated with hexavalent chromium from the workplace. Employee(s) spray painting mesh at Booth/oven #577/377 took their hexavalent chromium contaminated clothing home.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1026 H02 III

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 3, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(2)(iii): Chromium (VI)-contaminated protective clothing or equipment was removed for laundering, cleaning, maintenance, or disposal; however, the employer did not ensure that it was stored and transported in sealed, impermeable bags or other closed, impermeable containers:  a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees' protective apparel such as disposable tyvek hood and sleeves contaminated with hexavalent chromium were disposed in sealed impermeable bags or other closed, impermeable containers.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1026 J03 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 3, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(j)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that bags or containers of waste, scrap, debris, and any other materials contaminated with chromium (VI) and consigned for disposal were labeled in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200:  a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that bags or containers of waste, scrap, debris and any other materials contaminated with hexavalent chromium and consigned for disposal were labeled.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1026 I01

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
May 8, 2017
Penalty
Initial $11,408 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(1): The employer did not provide change rooms, in conformance with the Sanitation standard, 29 CFR 1910.141, for employees who were required to change their clothes to use protective clothing and equipment for chromium (VI) exposures:  a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not provide change rooms, in conformance with the Sanitation standard, 29 CFR 1910.141, for employees who were required to change their clothes to use protective clothing and equipment for hexavalent chromium exposures. The temporary employee spray painting the mesh in Booth/Oven #577/377, and wearing street clothes with tyvek hood, tyvek sleeves and gloves was exposed to hexavalent chromium at levels exceeding the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 5 mcg/M3.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $11408
  • — Z (S) $11408

1910.1026 K01 I A

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 25, 2017
Penalty
Initial $11,408 · Current $8,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(k)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not make medical surveillance available for all employees who were or could be occupationally exposed to chromium (VI) at or above the action level for 30 or more days a year:    a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL, On November 15, 2016, the employer did not make medical surveillance for hexavalent chromium available to employees.  The employee spray painting in booth/Oven# 577/377 was exposed to an airborne level of hexavalent chromium at an 8-hour time-weighted average of 197 mcg/m3, which is approximately 39 times the OSHA 8-hour time-weighted average Permissible Exposure Limit of 5 mcg/m3.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8500
  • — C (S) $11408
  • — Z (S) $11408

1910.1026 L01 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 25, 2017
Penalty
Initial $11,408 · Current $8,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1): The employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to chromium (VI) were provided with information and training as required by the Hazard Communication standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200:     a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees working with or exposed to hexavalent chromium in the work place were provided information and training on hexavalent chromium hazards and control measures.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8500
  • — C (S) $11408
  • — Z (S) $11408

1910.1026 L02 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 25, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i): 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i):  the employer did not provide training and information to ensure that employees could demonstrate knowledge of 29 CFR 1910.1026, and the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program:  a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees working with or exposed to hexavalent chromium in the work place were provided information and training on requirements of the hexavalent chromium standard and the purpose, description of the medical surveillance program.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1026 E02

Other-than-serious 1 instance 12 exposed
Issued
Mar 22, 2017
Abate by
Apr 25, 2017
Penalty
Initial $9,778 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068906910694

29 CFR 1910.1026(e)(2): The employer did not ensure that a regulated area for chromium (VI) was demarcated from the rest of the workplace in a manner that adequately established and alerted employees of the boundaries of the regulated area:    a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On November 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the area for the mesh spray painting operation at Booth/Oven #577/377 was demarcated from the rest of the workplace in a manner that adequately established and alerted employees of the boundaries of the regulated area.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $0
  • — C (S) $9778
  • — Z (S) $9778

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