OSHA Inspection: KORFF HOLDINGS, LLC

Issued

Jun 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $5,432 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    On or about March 13, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees required to perform pouring of molten metal were protected by the use of aluminized pants.

Issued

Jun 11, 2018

Abate by

Jun 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $6,338 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator or annually thereafter:    On or about March 13, 2018, where employees in the grinding area were required to wear 3M full face air purifying respirators and employees at the mixers in the mold areas were required to wear 3M half mask air purifying respirators, annual fit testing had not been provided, and initial fit testing had not been provided for new employees required to wear a respirator.

Issued

Jun 11, 2018

Abate by

Jun 29, 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:    On or about March 13, 2018, a medical evaluation had not been provided to respirator wearers prior to their being permitted to utilize a respirator.

Issued

Jun 11, 2018

Abate by

Jun 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6)(i): The employer did not obtain from the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP)  a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator:    On or about March 13, 2018, the employer had employees complete a medical questionnaire, but did not obtain a written recommendation regarding employees ability to use a respirator from a licensed healthcare provider.

Issued

Jun 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,935 · Current $9,055 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    On or about March 22, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees utilize the cutoff machines with guarding in place to cover the spindle end and nut projection.    Korff Holdings, LLC dba Quaker City Castings  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.215(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 916302 citation number 1, item number 6a, and was affirmed as a final order on November 12, 2013 with respect to a workplace located at 310 East Euclid Street, Salem, OH 44460.

Issued

Jun 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $45,269 · Current $4,527 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of respirable particulates, listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration of 5 mg/m3:      a. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee performing grinding operations was exposed to respirable dust at an 8-hour time weighted average of 6.402 mg/m3, which is approximately 1.28 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5 mg/m3, for 439 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 439 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      b. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee performing arc blasting and chiseling operations was exposed to respirable dust at an 8-hour time weighted average of 12.19 mg/m3, which is approximately 2.44 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5 mg/m3, for 450 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 450 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      Korff Holdings, LLC dba Quaker City Castings was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1000(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 988029, citation number 1, item number 2a, and was affirmed as a final order on September 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 310 East Euclid Street, Salem, OH 44460.    Korff Holdings, LLC dba Quaker City Castings was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1000(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1010778, citation number 1, item number 2a, and was affirmed as a final order on October 26, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 310 East Euclid Street, Salem, OH 44460.

Issued

Jun 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(c): An employee(s) was exposed to crystalline silica in excess of the 8-hour time weighted average limits listed in Table Z-3: [Note: Permissible exposure limit for crystalline silica calculated as (10 mg/m3 / %SiO2+2)]     a. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee performing grinding operations was exposed to crystalline silica at an 8-hour time weighted average of 2.113 mg/m3, which is approximately 1.01 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 2.083 mg/m3, for 441 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 441 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      b. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee performing grinding operations was exposed to crystalline silica at an 8-hour time weighted average of 6.402 mg/m3, which is approximately 2.56 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 2.504 mg/m3, for 439 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 439 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      c. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee working on the NOVA line was exposed to crystalline silica at an 8-hour time weighted average of 0.36 mg/m3, which is approximately 1.19 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.303 mg/m3, for 437 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 439 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      d. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee working the auger in the mold department was exposed to crystalline silica at an 8-hour time weighted average of 2.276 mg/m3, which is approximately 7.96 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.286 mg/m3, for 437 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 439 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      e. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee working on the mold line was exposed to crystalline silica at an 8-hour time weighted average of 0.99 mg/m3, which is approximately 2.18 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.455 mg/m3, for 432 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 432 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      Korff Holdings, LLC dba Quaker City Castings was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1000(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 988029, citation number 1, item number 2a, and was affirmed as a final order on September 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 310 East Euclid Street, Salem, OH 44460.    Korff Holdings, LLC dba Quaker City Castings was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1000(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1010778, citation number 1, item number 2a, and was affirmed as a final order on October 26, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 310 East Euclid Street, Salem, OH 44460.

Issued

Jun 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):     a. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee performing grinding operations was exposed to respirable dust at an 8-hour time weighted average of 6.402 mg/m3, which is approximately 1.28 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5 mg/m3, for 439 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 439 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      b. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee performing arc blasting and chiseling operations was exposed to respirable dust at an 8-hour time weighted average of 12.19 mg/m3, which is approximately 2.44 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5 mg/m3, for 450 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 450 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      c. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee performing grinding operations was exposed to crystalline silica at an 8-hour time weighted average of 2.113 mg/m3, which is approximately 1.01 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 2.083 mg/m3, for 441 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 441 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      d. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee performing grinding operations was exposed to crystalline silica at an 8-hour time weighted average of 6.402 mg/m3, which is approximately 2.56 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 2.504 mg/m3, for 439 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 439 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      e. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee working on the NOVA line was exposed to crystalline silica at an 8-hour time weighted average of 0.36 mg/m3, which is approximately 1.19 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.303 mg/m3, for 437 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 439 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      f. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee working the auger in the mold department was exposed to crystalline silica at an 8-hour time weighted average of 2.276 mg/m3, which is approximately 7.96 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.286 mg/m3, for 437 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 439 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      g. On or about March 22, 2018, an employee working on the mold line was exposed to crystalline silica at an 8-hour time weighted average of 0.99 mg/m3, which is approximately 2.18 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.455 mg/m3, for 432 minutes. The exposure level is derived from 1 sample collected over a 432 minute period of time, and zero exposure is assumed for the time not sampled.      The employer did not ensure that ventilation was present which was designed to reduce employee exposure to levels below the permissible exposure limit.      Korff Holdings, LLC dba Quaker City Castings was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1000(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 988029, citation number 1, item number 2b, and was affirmed as a final order on September 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 310 East Euclid Street, Salem, OH 44460.    Korff Holdings, LLC dba Quaker City Castings was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1000(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1010778, citation number 1, item number 2b, and was affirmed as a final order on October 26, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 310 East Euclid Street, Salem, OH 44460.

Issued

Jun 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane:    On or about March 13, 2018, the bridge and trolley of twelve cranes throughout the grinding area were incorrectly marked with two different ratings in that cranes were marked with a 2 Ton rating while their bridges were marked with a 1 ½ ton rating.