OSHA Inspection: MAGNUS ENGINEERED EQUIPMENT

Issued

Oct 23, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,028 Reduced

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:    On or about October 10, 2017, flammable and combustible liquids including, but not limited to; methyl ethyl ketone and metal waste container containing methyl ethyl ketone and paint were transferred without grounding and bonding.

Issued

Oct 23, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,521 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:    On or about October 10, 2017, employees were required to wear 3M half-face tight-fitting respiratory protection while spray finishing and have not received a medical evaluation.

Issued

Oct 23, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 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) on a annual basis:     On or about October 10, 2017, employees required to use 3M half-face tight-fitting respirators while spray finishing had not received a fit test.

Issued

Oct 23, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:     On or about October 10, 2017, employees required to wear 3M half-face tight-fitting respirators were not clean shaven to allow for the facepiece to seal correctly with the face.

Issued

Oct 23, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1):  The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii):    On or about October 10, 2017, employees were required to wear respiratory protection while spray finishing. Employees have not received respiratory protection training in accordance with the standard.

Issued

Oct 23, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,028 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:    On or about October 10, 2017, the company was not performing frequent inspections (daily to monthly) of the company's overhead 2 ton crane, located above the plasma table. The crane had a damaged hook clip that would have been identified in a frequent inspection.

Issued

Oct 23, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:    On or about October 10, 2017, the employer did not ensure that hook inspections were performed and documented as required. Safety latches; affixed to the hooks/hoisting apparatus of the overhead crane located above the plasma table, were not operational. Employees performing crane operations are not protected from potential hazards created by accidental load disengagement.

Issued

Oct 23, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(f)(1): The employer did not train employees on the emergency evacuation plan when it was developed or when the employee was assigned initially to a job;    On or about October 10, 2017, the employer did not review the EAP with each employee in the facility to include the evacuation routes and emergency exit locations. Employees in the facility are expected to evacuate in the situation of a fire.

Issued

Oct 23, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    On or about October 10, 2017, the employer did not have all sides readily accessible for cleaning and did not have 3 feet of clearance on all sides. The inside of the booth on the left side had a workstation and stored material.

Issued

Oct 23, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    On or about October 10, 2017, the workplace hazard assessment had not been put in writing and certified with the person conducting the evaluation and the dates the hazard assessment was completed. Safety glasses and respirators were required.

Issued

Oct 23, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that covered when PPE is necessary, what PPE is necessary, how to don, doff, adjust and wear PPE, the limitations of PPE and the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE:    On or about October 10, 2017, the employees required to wear PPE have not been trained on when PPE is necessary, what PPE is necessary; how to don, doff, adjust and wear PPE; the limitations of PPE;  and the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE. Employees are exposed to paint vapors, methyl ethyl ketone, and propane. Safety glasses are required.