OSHA Inspection: BOLD IDEAS TEXAS

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,324 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1):  A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA:    In the gun manufacturing and testing facility, employees were exposed to continuous noise level at 108.9% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (85 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 108.9% is approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 415 minutes during one shift on October 12, 2016. Zero exposure was assumed for the 65 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,605 · Current $4,563 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

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):    In the gun manufacturing facility, employees performing production and testing work containing lead (Pb) were not provided with protective clothing.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,803 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks;                                                                                                     a)     In the gun manufacturing facility, employees operated Clausing drill presses serial numbers 120220, model # 1751 with no guard over rotating parts exposing employees to amputation hazards.     b)     In the gun manufacturing facility, employees operated Dayton drill press model # 3Z919F serial number not legible with no guard over rotating parts exposing employees to amputation hazards.     c)     In the gun manufacturing facility, employees were operating a Baldor Grinder S/N W1007211000 with no guards in the metal fabricating area exposed to hazards associated with contacting the rotating parts of the machine.     d)     In the gun manufacturing facility, employees were operating a Baldor Grinder S/N W1007211000 with no guards in the metal fabricating area exposed to hazards associated with contacting the rotating parts of the machine.     e)     In the gun manufacturing facility, employees were operating a Baldor Grinder S/N W1007211000 with no guards in the metal fabricating area exposed to hazards associated with contacting the rotating parts of the machine.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,324 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations lead:    In the gun manufacturing and testing facility, lead contamination was found on numerous working surfaces.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,324 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:  In the gun manufacturing and testing facility, when employees were exposed to materials containing lead the employer did not inform them of the health hazards such as nephrotoxicity, reproductive hazards, cumulative neurologic effects, and cumulative blood effects or the contents of Appendices.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not train each employee who is subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level, or for whom the possibility of  skin or eye irritation exists , in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    In the gun manufacturing and testing facility, employees working with and exposed to lead had not been trained on the hazards associated with lead exposure and the measures they can take to protect themselves.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,324 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910. 1200(e)(1): Employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each work place, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning:        In the gun manufacturing and testing facility, employees were exposed to materials containing lead and the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program informing them of the lead hazards and how they could be exposed.