OSHA Inspection: TROEMNER, LLC

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $6100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat:    a) Spray paint booth: Category 2 flammable liquids, including, but not limited to, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Lacquer Thinner T-95, Penn Valley Paints Gloss Aluminum Lacquer, and Penn Valley Paints Bronze Lacquer, were transferred into a five gallon mixing container without being bonded to the container, on or about 9/19/17.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected:  a) Spray paint booth: Category 2 flammable liquids, including, but not limited to, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Lacquer Thinner T-95, Penn Valley Paints Gloss Aluminum Lacquer,and Penn Valley Paints Bronze Lacquer, were transferred into a five gallon mixing container that was not grounded, on or about 9/19/17.  b) Spray paint booth: A Binks SV100 Conventional Suction Feed Spray Gun used with category 2 flammable paints and paint thinner was not grounded during use, on or about 9/19/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $6100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations was not the minimum required for operations and exceeded a supply for 1 day or one shift:    a) Spray paint booth: The quantity of the category 2 flammable liquids used in the painting process, including, but not limited to, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Lacquer Thinner T-95 and Penn Valley Paints Bronze Lacquer, exceeded the quantity needed for one shift. Approximately 10 gallons of paint and 10 gallons of T-95 thinner were stored in the booth, on or about 9/19/17.       NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $2125.00 Reduced

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) Cast Iron Lab and spray paint booth: Employees required to wear 3M 7500 series half face air purifying respirators with organic vapor cartridges and P95 pre-filters were not provided medical evaluations to determine their ability to use the respirator prior to fit testing or use, on or about 9/19/17.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2): Employee(s) stood under or passed under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck:    a) Cast Iron Lab Spray Paint Booth: An employee walked under the elevated forks of a forklift while spray painting a 500 pound weight that was being supported by the forks, on or about 10/11/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $6100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator 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) Machine shop: A Hardinge turret, model DSM-59, did not have a guard to protect employees from rotating parts and flying hot chips, on or about 9/19/17.     b) Machine shop: A Clausing Colchester 15 Mark 2 lathe machine number 15 did not have a guard to protect employees from rotating parts, on or about 9/19/17.    c) Machine shop: A Bridgeport Series I vertical mill machine number 22 serial number 120649-2, did not have a guard to protect employees from rotating parts and flying hot chips, on or about 9/19/17.    d) Machine shop near CNC mills: A Baldor belt sander serial number 34C51-5506G2 did not have a bottom guard to protect employees against in-going nip points. The top guard had an opening on the side exposing employees to in-going nip points, on or about 9/19/17.    e) Machine shop: A Cincinnati slotter machine did not have a guard to protect employees from rotating parts and flying hot chips, on or about 9/19/17.    f) Machine shop: A Bridgeport drill press machine number 23, serial number 58122, did not have a guard to protect employees from rotating parts and flying hot chips, on or about 9/19/17.    g) Machine shop: A Harding lathe machine number 16  model TFB-h did not have a guard to protect employees from rotating parts and flying hot chips, on or about 9/19/17.    h) Machine shop near testing lab: A Hardinge turret machine number 9 model HC-6222-T did not have a guard to protect employees from rotating parts, on or about 9/19/17.    i) Machine shop near manual tool area: A Baldor bench grinder did not have a guard to protect employees from in-going nip points, on or about 9/19/17.    j) Machine shop near back wall: A Kalmazoo belt sander model 486-021 serial number 34C051-5506G14 did not have a bottom guard to protect employees from the in-going nip points, on or about 9/19/17.    k) Machine shop near manual tool area: A Baldor belt sander model CL3503 serial number 34C62-16 did not have guards on the top or bottom wheels to protect employees from in-going nip points, on or about 9/19/17.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a) Machine shop back wall: The distance between the work rest and the grinding wheel on the right side of a Baldor bench grinder, model 7307, measured 1/2 inch on or about 9/19/17.      b) Machine shop back wall: The distance between the work rest and the grinding wheel on the left side of a Baldor bench grinder, model 7307, measured 1/2 inch, on or about 9/19/17.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) Machine shop back wall: The distance between the wheel periphery and the top of the grinding wheel on the left side of a Baldor bench grinder, model 7307, measured 1 1/4 inches and there was no tongue guard in place, on or about 9/19/17.    b) Machine shop back wall: The distance between the wheel periphery and the top of the grinding wheel on the right side of a Baldor bench grinder, model 7307, measured 1 1/2 inches and there was no tongue guard in place, on or about 9/19/17.   c) Machine shop back wall: The distance between the wheel periphery and the top of the grinding wheel on the right side of a Baldor bench grinder, model 712 serial number H286, measured 1 inch and there was no tongue guard in place, on or about 9/19/17.  d) Machine shop back wall: The distance between the wheel periphery and the top of the grinding wheel on the left side of a Baldor bench grinder, model 712 serial number H286, measured 3/4 inches and there was no tongue guard in place, on or about 9/19/17.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $2125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Assembly Department HPS test and pack cell 1: A power strip was zip tied to other power cords and used to power items such as, but not limited to, battery chargers, heat guns, power wrenches, torque guns, other power strips, and testing equipment, on or about 9/19/17.     b) Assembly Department Shaker Assembly Area:  A power strip was used to power items such as, but not limited to, battery chargers, heat guns, power wrenches, torque guns, other power strips, and testing equipment, on or about 9/19/17.     c) Assembly Department Test and Pack Cell 1: Three unmounted 4x4 outlet boxes were used as hanging pendants and used to power test equipment, on or about 9/19/17.    d) Assembly Department Test and Pack Cell 4: An unmounted 4x4 outlet box in the test area was used as a hanging pendant and used to power test equipment, on or about 9/19/17.    e) Machine Shop near Haas #2 CNC machine: A power strip was used to power a pedestal fan, on or about 9/19/17.    f) Machine Shop back wall near Hardinge turret: A power strip was used to power a chop saw and a disc sander, on or about 9/19/17.    g) Machine Shop back of CNC Mill: An unmounted 4x4 outlet box was used as a hanging pendant and powered two fans and an extension cord that powered a power strip, on or about 9/19/17.     h) Machine Shop manual tool area: A power strip was used to power a belt sander, on or about 9/19/17.    i) Machine Shop Hardinge lathe #16: An umounted 4x4 outlet box was used as a hanging pendant and powered a fan, on or about 9/19/17.        NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $2125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard:    a) Machine Shop manual tool area: A light used with the Hardinge turret did not have a guard to protect it against accidental contact or breakage, on or about 9/19/17.     b) Machine Shop back wall: A light used with the Baldor bench grinders did not have a guard to protect it against accidental contact or breakage, on or about 9/19/17.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $2125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) Machine Shop back wall: An extension cord was used to power a Kalamazoo belt sander model 486-021 spec. number 34C051-5506G14, on or about 9/19/17.    b) Machine Shop back wall near Hardinge turret: An extension cord was used to power a power strip that powered a disc sander and chop saw, on or about 9/19/17.         NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $6100.00 Reduced

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:    a) Cast Iron Lab: Employees that added melted lead to weights were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B contained in 29 CFR 1910.1025, on or about 9/19/17.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii): The employer did not include lead in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200), and the employer did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of lead and to safety data sheets, and that employees were trained on lead in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section.  a) Cast Iron Lab: The employer did not include lead in the hazard communication program and ensure that each employee working with lead was trained in accordance with the requirements of the hazard communication standard, on or about 9/19/17.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area:  a) Throughout facility: Employees did not receive training on the hazards of the chemicals used in the work area, including, but not limited to, Gentech Degreasing and Cleaning Solvent, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Coating, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Lacquer, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Coating T-95 Lacquer Thinner, Hangsterfer's PC-28 coolant, Hangsterfer's Way 2 Oil, Loctite SF 7649, Dow Corning 710 Silicone Oil,  methanol, hydrogen and nitrogen compressed gases, ethyl alcohol, acetone, isopropyl alcohol and lead, on or about 9/19/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  a) Throughout facility: Employees did not receive training on the details of the hazard communication program, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the order of the information on the safety data sheet and how to use that information. Employees use chemicals in the work area, including, but not limited to, Gentech Degreasing and Cleaning Solvent, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Coating, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Lacquer, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Coating T-95 Lacquer Thinner, Hangsterfer's PC-28 coolant, Hangsterfer's Way 2 Oil, Loctite SF 7649, Dow Corning 710 Silicone Oil,  methanol, hydrogen and nitrogen compressed gases, ethyl alcohol, acetone, isopropyl alcohol and lead, on or about 9/19/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $6100.00 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 described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would be met:    a) Throughout facility: The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program that described how training would be accomplished, the contents of the training program, sharing information with contractors, non-routine tasks and a chemical inventory list. Employees use chemicals in the work area, including, but not limited to, Gentech Degreasing and Cleaning Solvent, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Coating, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Lacquer, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Coating T-95 Lacquer Thinner, Hangsterfer's PC-28 coolant, Hangsterfer's Way 2 Oil, Loctite SF 7649, Dow Corning 710 Silicone Oil,  methanol, hydrogen and nitrogen compressed gases, ethyl alcohol, acetone, isopropyl alcohol and lead, on or about 9/19/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a) Shipping/receiving department: The compressed air used to clean the horizontal band saw measured at 50 psi and did not have a reducer, on or about 9/19/17.  b) Machine Shop: The compressed air used to clean at the YCM NSV 102A CNC mill measured at 40 psi and did not have a reducer, on or about 9/19/17.  c) Machine Shop: The compressed air at the SR-32J CNC lathe measured over 100 psi and did not have a reducer, on or about 9/19/17.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)    a) Throughout facility: The employer did not maintain updated safety data sheets meeting the global harmonization system requirements for the chemicals used by employees, including, but not limited to, Gentech Degreasing and Cleaning Solvent, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Coating, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Lacquer, Penn Valley Paints Industrial Coating T-95 Lacquer Thinner, Hangsterfer's PC-28 coolant, Hangsterfer's Way 2 Oil, Loctite SF 7649, Dow Corning 710 Silicone Oil,  methanol, hydrogen and nitrogen compressed gases, ethyl alcohol, acetone, and isopropyl alcohol, on or about 9/19/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.