OSHA Inspection: ROCONEX CORPORATION

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,662 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0430108024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Storage cabinet(s) for flammable liquids were not designed or constructed to meet minimal fire resistance as required:  (a)  The employer did not ensure that flammable liquids were stored in flammable storage cabinets in that the flammable liquids were stored on open shelves in the paint department.  (b)  Cabinets were not labeled in conspicuous lettering, "Flammable - Keep Fire Away."  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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,141 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0430108024602590

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)  The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees such as the painter, who was required to wear a 3M Model 7503 tight fitting face piece respirator with 3M 6001 cartridges while spray painting.    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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430108024602590

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)  The employer did not provide medical evaluations for employees such as the painter, who was required to wear a 3M Model 7503 tight fitting face piece respirator with 3M 6001 cartridges while spray painting.    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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430108024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting face piece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  (a)  The employer did not provide fit testing for tight-fitting respirators for employees such as the painter, who was required to wear a 3M Model 7503 tight fitting face piece respirator with 3M 6001 cartridges while spray painting.    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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430108024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  (a)  The employer did not ensure that respirators were stored when not in use in that the 3M Model 7503 tight fitting respirator was left on the paint table.  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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430108024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1):  The employer did not ensure that employees had knowledge of at least the following:  The employer did not provide training to employees required to wear 3M Model 7503 respirator on at least the following:   (a)  Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; (b)  What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; (c)  How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; (d)  How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; (e)  What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator; (f)  How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and (g)  The general requirements of this section.  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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,901 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial vehicle.  (a)  The employer did not provide training, which included a combination of formal instruction, practical training and an evaluation, for employees who operated the Crown Model 3050TT fork lift 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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $2,281 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:  (a)  The employer did not require all slings that were used to lift large steel fabricated parts, with weights between 30 and 10,000 pounds, with the crane to be inspected daily and did not require employees to remove damaged slings and fastenings from service.     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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  (a)  One of the synthetic web slings that were used to lift large steel fabricated parts with the crane did not have the tag with the capacity ratings listed on it, because the tag had worn and come off.     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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Sep 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  (a)  All ten of the synthetic web slings that were used to lift large steel fabricated parts with the crane were not removed from service when they became damaged with snags, punctures, tears or cuts.   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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,521 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0430108024602590

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)  The employer did not maintain a written hazard communication program for employees who worked with paints and finishes that contained chemicals such as toluene (CNS depression, fatigue, headache), xylene (narcosis, ear/nose/throat irritation), ethyl benzene (eye/skin/throat irritation) methyl ethyl ketone (eye/skin/throat irritation) in the paint department and iron oxide fume, copper fume, manganese fume in welding (all can cause irritation, metal fume fever, benign pneumoconiosis), in that the existing written program had not been updated since 1985.  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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0430108024602590

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:  (a)  On June 21, 2017, employees who worked with paints and finishes that contained chemicals such as toluene (CNS depression, fatigue, headache), xylene (narcosis, ear/nose/throat irritation), ethyl benzene (eye/skin/throat irritation) methyl ethyl ketone (eye/skin/throat irritation) in the paint department and iron oxide fume, copper fume, manganese fume in welding (all can cause irritation, metal fume fever, benign pneumoconiosis)had not yet been provided with updated hazard communication training on the Globally Harmonized System.   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, or written records.

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 04300731108015201620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  (a)  The employer did not complete a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identified the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)

Issued

Aug 24, 2017

Abate by

Sep 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  (a)  The electric fan near the machining area had a damaged cord with exposed wires that could cause an employee to receive an electrical shock if that employee contacted the exposed wires.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)