OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED GLASS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,000 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:    a) Throughout Facility - On or about 1/18/17,  employees perform servicing and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to, band saws, wire saws, ID saws, Blanchard surface grinders, and CNC machines.  These machines had multiple energy sources including electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic and employees were not protected from unexpected energization or start-up. Specific procedures were not developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were performing servicing or maintenance.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  a)  Throughout Facility - On or about 1/18/17,  employees performed servicing and/or maintenance and were exposed to injury from unexpected energization of equipment such as, but not limited to, band saws,  wire saws, ID saws, Blanchard surface grinders, and CNC machines which have multiple energy sources.  Employees had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, and the methods necessary for energy isolation and control.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Throughout Establishment - On or about 1/18/17, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, Chevron Soluble Oil (containing hydrotreated distilled heavy naphtha, 2-butoxyethanol, and 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol), Aerokut 25-B (containing petroleum distillates, and butane), Sprayon CD 1202 Industrial Cleaner & Degreaser (containing nonylphenoxypoly ethanol and 2-butoxyethanol) and Powerhouse (containing disodium trioxosilicate pentahydrate).  A written program should include descriptions of how criteria for:    1) Labeling and other forms of warning;  2) Safety Data Sheets; AND  3) Employee information and training will be met.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a) Throughout Establishment - On or about 1/18/17, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to, Chevron Soluble Oil (containing hydrotreated distilled heavy naphtha, 2-butoxyethanol, and 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol), Aerokut 25-B (containing petroleum distillates, and butane), Sprayon CD 1202 Industrial Cleaner & Degreaser (containing nonylphenoxypoly ethanol and 2-butoxyethanol) and Powerhouse (containing disodium trioxosilicate pentahydrate) were not provide with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.    Employees shall be informed of the following:    1) The requirements of this section;  2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND  3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety       Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least:    1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the       work area.  2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.  3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,      emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.  4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety       Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED