OSHA Inspection: GAVEN INDUSTRIES

Issued

Jan 12, 2017

Abate by

Feb 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $3,860 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

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:    a)  In the Facility, on or about December 13, 2016 - The employer did not institute a continuing effective hearing conservation program when employee noise exposures exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 dBA.  An employee designated as a Welder/Fitter was exposed to noise at a level of 118.9% of the allowable limit during a 265 minute sampling period on December 13, 2016.  This exposure is equivalent to a sound level of 91.2 dBA for the dose and time of employee exposure and is 2.3 times in excess of the 85 dBA action level (50%) at which the hearing conservation program is required.

Issued

Jan 12, 2017

Abate by

Feb 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer shall establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided in this paragraph by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.   a)  In the Facility, on or about December 13, 2016 - The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program when employee exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time weighted average exposure of 85 decibels.  See description of employee noise exposures in Citation 1, Item 1a, Instance a.

Issued

Jan 12, 2017

Abate by

Feb 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    a)  In the Facility, on or about December 13, 2016 - The employer did not provide noise related training to employees when employee exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time weighted average exposure of 85 decibels.  See description of employee noise exposures in Citation 1, Item 1a, Instance a.

Issued

Jan 12, 2017

Abate by

Feb 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(l)(1): The employer did not make available to affected employees or their representatives copies of 29 CFR 1910.95 and did not post a copy in the workplace:   a)  In the Facility, on or about December 13, 2016 - The employer did not post a copy of the 29 CFR 1910.95, the Occupational Noise Standard in the workplace.

Issued

Jan 12, 2017

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operation(s) exceeded the minimum required for operation:      a)  In the Spray Booth Area, on or about December 6, 2016 - The quantity of flammable and combustible liquids exceeded the minimum required for operation in that the materials were stored in a flammable storage cabinet which was located within the spray booth.

Issued

Jan 12, 2017

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

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)  In the Spray Booth Area, on or about December 6, 2016 - The employer did not post "NO SMOKING" signs conspicuously at the Spray Booth Area.

Issued

Jan 12, 2017

Abate by

Feb 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,320 Reduced

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)  In the Facility, on or about December 6, 2016 - The employer did not develop a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures when the employer required the use of respirators in the workplace.  Employees are required to use respiratory protection during spraying operations.

Issued

Jan 12, 2017

Abate by

Feb 17, 2017

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)  In the Facility, on or about December 6, 2016 - The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee is required to use the respirator in the workplace.   Employees are required to use respiratory protection during spraying operations.

Issued

Jan 12, 2017

Abate by

Feb 17, 2017

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)  In the Facility, on or about December 6, 2016 - The employer did not provide a fit test for an employee who is required to use a respirator in the workplace.   Employees are required to use respiratory protection during spraying operations.

Issued

Jan 12, 2017

Abate by

Feb 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:   a)  In the Facility, on or about December 6, 2016 - The employer did not provide respirator training to an employee who is required to use a respirator in the workplace.   Employees are required to use respiratory protection during spraying operations.