OSHA Inspection: MIDWEST CURTAINWALLS

Issued

Dec 6, 2016

Abate by

Jan 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $4,365 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:    On or about November 21, 2016, the employer failed to have a written program in place that would serve as a procedure that would be utilized by authorized employees in order to control potentially hazardous energy sources.  An employee routinely performs blade change outs on the band saws in the main facility without utilizing lock out tag out system.

Issued

Dec 6, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $1,871 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about November 21, 2016, the employer failed to ensure employees had access to an emergency eye wash station or something similar that would allow for quick drenching/flushing of the eyes and body where employees are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to:  Silicone Glazing/Curtain Wall Base and Isopropyl Alcohol (quantities up to 55 gallon drums) located in the main facility both in the storage/staging area and the individual workstations.

Issued

Dec 6, 2016

Abate by

Jan 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $1,871 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  Note:  Applies where all employees are expected to fight fires.    On or about November 21 2016, the employer failed to provide training on the safe and proper use of a fire extinguisher where employees are expected to and authorized to use such in the facility.    a)  Note the employer may exercise one of the following options:     1. Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75 to the nearest extinguisher for Class A fires and 50 to the nearest unit for Class B fires), and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR also apply.     2. Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employees to immediately evacuate upon the sound of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(d).     3. Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy shall include an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and 29 CFR 1910.39(a).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 related to the use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided, but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(e) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance, and testing of equipment).

Issued

Dec 6, 2016

Abate by

Jan 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,494 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):    On or about November 21, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that employees who are tasked with the operation of a Toyota powered industrial vehicle (serial #61294), were trained as competent to operate it within the facility.

Issued

Dec 6, 2016

Abate by

Jan 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $1,871 Reduced

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:    On or about November 21, 2016, the employer failed to train employees on the different types of chemicals that they will be working with or around in the workplace.  Chemicals include but are not limited to:  Silicone Glazing/Curtain Wall Base and Isopropyl Alcohol (quantities up to 55 gallon drums) located in the main facility both in the storage and staging areas and at the individual workstations.