LAVONIA, GA —
OSHA Inspection: LINDE WIEMANN US, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of LINDE WIEMANN US, INC. in 1720 KNOX BRIDGE CROSSING ROAD, LAVONIA, GA 30553 (NAICS 336330). OSHA activity number 343083382.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- LINDE WIEMANN US, INC.
- Site address
- 1720 KNOX BRIDGE CROSSING ROAD
- City
- LAVONIA
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30553
- Mailing
- 1720 KNOX BRIDGE CROSSING ROAD, LAVONIA, GA 30553
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 336330
- Employees
- 123
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.95 D01
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,282 · Current $3,769 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program. On or about April 12, 2018: Employees operating the milling machine and using the air hose are exposed to occupational noise levels at or above 85 decibels. The employer did not conduct noise monitoring.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3769.2
- — Z (S) $6282
1910.134 C01
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2018
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,282 · Current $3,769 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. On or about April 12, 2018: Employees working in the lab and mixing acid solution once a week are required to wear a 3M Full-Face 6800 Respirator. The employer did not have a written worksite specific respiratory protection program.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3769.2
- — Z (S) $6282
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2018
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 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 April 12, 2018: Employees working in the lab and mixing acid solution once a week are required to wear a 3M Full-Face 6800 Respirator. The employer did not provide a medical evaluation for those employees.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 F02
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2018
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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. On or about April 12, 2018: Employees working in the lab and mixing acid solution once a week are required to wear a 3M Full-Face 6800 Respirator. The employer did not provide a fit test for those employees.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 K03
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace. On or about April 12, 2018: Employees working in the lab and mixing acid solution once a week are required to wear a 3M Full-Face 6800 Respirator. The employer did not ensure employees were trained on the respirator prior to use of the respirator.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2018
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program including the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii). On or about April 12, 2018: Employees working in the production area are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to metalworking coolant, lubricating oils, compressed gases, isopropyl alcohol, and nitric acid. The employer did not have a written hazard communication program.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343083382.
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