OSHA Inspection: NOVAFLEX HOSE & DUCT PRODUCTS

Issued

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1925.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:      a) Throughout facility: Employees operating a Toyota propane powered forklift, model 7FGCU20 serial number 89805, were not evaluated every three years, on or about 3/12/18.     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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(5): The employer did not evaluate the competency of the operator who had previously received training appropriate to the truck and working conditions encountered:        a) Throughout facility: The employer did not evaluate the competency of an employee operating a Toyota propane powered forklift, model 7FGCU20 serial number 89805, prior to use who was certified at another location on the same type of lift, on or about 3/12/18.     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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1441.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, and were placed in service when the examination showed a condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examinations were not made at least daily:     a) Throughout facility: A Toyota propane powered forklift, model 7FGCU20 serial number 89805, was not inspected prior to use and had an open latch around the propane tank while in use, on or about 3/12/18.      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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1441.00 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) Light Manufacturing Area: A guard was not in place on the rollers on the front of the 5/16 inch machine. The rollers pull wire from a coil and feeds it into fabric exposing employees to pinch points, on or about 3/12/18.    b) Light Manufacturing Area: A guard was not in place on the rollers on the front of the 3/8 inch machine. The rollers pull wire from a coil and feeds it into fabric exposing employees to pinch points, on or about 3/12/18.     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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1921.00 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) AF Area: The work rest on a Craftsman bench grinder had an opening at the work rest measuring 15/16 inches, on or about 3/12/18.       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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 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) AF Area: A Craftsman bench grinder did not have a tongue guard at the top of the wheel and had an opening measuring 1/2 inch, on or about 3/12/18.      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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1441.00 Reduced

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) Lightweight manufacturing Area 5/16 machine: Compressed air used to clean the 5/16 machine was set at 110 psi, on or about 3/12/18.     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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1441.00 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) Light Manufacturing Area 3/8 machine: A 4x4 electrical receptacle that was designed to be mounted to a surface was used as a hanging pendant to power a light and a heat gun, on or about 3/12/18.    b) Light Manufacturing Area 5/16 machine: A 4x4 electrical receptacle that was designed to be mounted to a surface was used as a hanging pendant and powered a light and a sewing machine, on or about 3/12/18.    c) AF Area: A two receptacle power strip was used to power a cell phone charger and space heater, on or about 3/12/18.    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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1441.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(viii): 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(viii): Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt, fluorescent lighting circuits were not listed and marked "SWD.":    a) Light manufacturing area: Circuit breaker numbers 2-24 in a 120/240 volt I-T-E panelboard used to operate the lights in the facility were not listed and marked SWD, on or about 3/12/18.     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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1441.00 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) AF Area: An extension cord was used to power a two outlet power strip that was used to power a cell phone charger and heater, on or about 3/12/18.      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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2402.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i) Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure:      a) AF Area: The employer did not determine exposure levels for methylene chloride for each employee using Helmitin Helmiprene NF 4510 containing 60-100 % methylene chloride, on or about 3/12/18.       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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2402.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(k)(1)(iii) The employer did not include methylene chloride in the hazard communication program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (� 1910.1200). The employer did not ensure that each employee had access to safety data sheets, and were trained in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard and paragraph (l) of this section.:      a) AF Area: The employer did not ensure that employees using Helmitin Helmiprene NF 4510 containing 60-100% methylene chloride were trained in accordance with the hazard communication standard or had access to the safety data sheet, on or about 3/12/18.       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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1): The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride:     a) AF Area: The employer did not provide information and training to employees using Helmitin Helmiprene NF 4510 containing 60-100% methylene chloride prior to use or at the time of assignment, on or about 3/12/18.    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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Throughout facility: Employees were not provided effective information and training for the chemicals used in the facility, such as, but not limited to, toluene, acetone, Worthen SN-363,  3M Scotch Weld Epoxy Adhesive 2216 Translucent Parts A and B and Helmitin Helmiprene NF 4510 (containing 60-100% methylene chloride) , on or about 3/12/18.  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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2402.00 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 for the chemicals used by employees, such as, but not limited to, toluene, acetone, Worthen SN-363, 3M Scotch Weld Epoxy Adhesive 2216 Translucent Parts A and B and Hemeltin Helmiprene NF 4510 (containing 60-100% methylene chloride), on or about 3/12/18.    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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 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 copies of safety data sheets for the chemicals used by employees, such as, but not limited to, toluene, acetone, Worthen SN-363, 3M Scotch Weld Epoxy Adhesive 2216 Translucent Parts A and B and Hemeltin Helmiprene NF 4510 (containing 60-100% methylene chloride , on or about 3/12/18.  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

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not provide training to employees on the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting at the time of hire and annually thereafter, on or about 3/12/18.   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.