OSHA Inspection: VACUUM ENGINEERING SERVICES CO., INC.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

May 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,386 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   Welding area of the shop;  On or about 10/13/17, the employer had an oxygen cylinder standing upright in the shop without being secured.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Jun 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,386 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:  Shop;  On or about 10/13/17, the employer did not have a written respiratory protection program for the use of half-face air-purifying respirators used for spray painting operations involving solvent-based paints.  Solvents used include xylene and toluene.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

May 3, 2018

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:  Shop;  On or about 10/13/18, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees required to wear half-face air purifying respirators while performing spray painting.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

May 3, 2018

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):  Shop;  On or about 10/13/17, the employer did not have a qualitative or quantitative fit test to employees required to use half-face air-purifying respirators use for spray painting operations involving solvent-based paints.  Solvents used include xylene and toluene.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Jun 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:  Shop;   On or about 10/13/17, the employer did not have respiratory protection training to employees required to use half-face air-purifying respirators for spray painting operations involving solvent-based paints.  Solvents used include xylene, mineral spirits and toluene.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

May 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,386 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  Shop;  On or about 10/13/17, the employer was using a rolling cart and an unsecured guard around a belt and pulley set up to test their vacuum pumps. In addition to being unsecured, one side of the pulley system was left unguarded.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Jun 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,386 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:  Shop;  On or about 10/13/17, the employer did not implement a hazard communication program that addresses the chemical hazards employees in the workplace. Employees use paints containing and thinned with solvents such as xylene and toluene. They also use solvents in a degreaser and welding gases. The solvents used can cause central nervous system and breathing effects as well as skin irritation.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Jun 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Shop;  On or about 10/13/17, the employer did not provide training to employees on chemical hazards in the workplace. Employees use paints containing and thinned with solvents such as xylene and toluene. They also use solvents in a degreaser and welding gases. The solvents used can cause central nervous system and breathing effects as well as skin irritation.