OSHA Inspection: CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

Jan 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,000 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:    ASSMEBLY  NORTH WALL    On or about August 28, 2018, compressed gas cylinders, containing acetylene, oxygen and argon, were not stored securely to prevent them from falling. (Ref. CGA P-1-1965 Section 3.3.1 referencing 2006 CGA P.)

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

Jan 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half-hour:  ASSMEBLY NORTH WALL  On or about August 28, 2018, oxygen and acetylene cylinders, used for welding, were stored directly next to each other and were not separated by a minimum distance of 20 feet, or by a non-combustible barrier at least five feet high, having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half-hour.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    SHOOTING RANGE     On, or about August 28, 2018, the employer did not verify, through a written certification that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed. Employees were permitted to use shooting glasses that did not comply with ANSI Z87.1-1989, "American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection".

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(b)(1): Protective eye and face devices purchased after July 5, 1994 did not comply with ANSI Z87.1-1989, "American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection:      SHOOTING RANGE    On, or about August 28, 2018, employees were permitted to use shooting glasses that did not comply with ANSI Z87.1-1989, "American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection", the shooting glasses did not have the ANSI designation.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $4,000 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:        SHOOTING RANGE    On, or about August 28, 2018, the employer failed to write and  implement a  respiratory protection program when employees were required to use a 3M 6003, half face, negative pressure respirator while performing gun testing with lead containing bullets.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

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:      GUN RANGE    On, or about August 28, 2018, employees that were required to use a 3M 6003, half face, negative pressure respirator while performing gun testing were not provided a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was required to use the respirator.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

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:      GUN RANGE    On, or about August 28, 2018, the employer failed to fit test employees required to use a 3M 6003, half face, negative pressure respirator while performing gun testing, prior to requiring the use of the respirator.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(e)(2): Initial monitoring was not performed for each workplace, or work operation covered by 29 CFR 1910.1018 to accurately determine the airborne concentration of inorganic arsenic to which employees may be exposed:    GUN RANGE      On, or about, July 24, 2018, the employer failed to determine if employees may be exposed to airborne inorganic arsenic when employees performed tasks such as gun testing with lead and arsenic containing bullets.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2): An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:    FACILITY    On, or about, August 28, 2018, the employer failed to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level when employees were exposed to lead while performing tasks such as gun testing using lead containing bullets.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(p)(1)(iii):The employer did not include inorganic arsenic in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200), and the employer did not ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of inorganic arsenic and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (o) of this section:      GUN RANGE      On, or about, August 28, 2018, the employer failed to include inorganic arsenic in the hazard communication program when employees were exposed to inorganic arsenic while  performing such tasks such as gun testing with lead and arsenic containing bullets.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:      FACILITY    On, or about August 28, 2018, the employer failed to  inform employees of the contents of Appendix A (Substance data sheet for occupational exposure to lead) and Appendix B (Employee standard summary).  Employees were exposed to lead while performing tasks such as gun testing using lead bullets.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(2)(i): A copy of 29 CFR 1910.1025 and its appendices was not made readily available to all employees who had a potential exposure to airborne lead at any level:      FACILITY    On, or about August 28, 2018, the employer failed to  make a copy of 29 CFR 1910.1025 and its appendices  readily available to all employees who had a potential exposure to airborne lead at any level. Employees were exposed to lead while performing tasks such as gun testing using lead bullets.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii): The employer did not include lead in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200), and the employer did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of lead and to safety data sheets, and that employees were trained on lead in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section:    FACILITY    On, or about August, 2018, the employer failed to develop and implement a written hazard communication program that included lead when employees were exposed to lead while performing tasks such as gun testing using lead bullets.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    FACILITY    On, or about August 28, 2018, the employer failed to develop and implement a written hazard communication program when employees were exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to lead and arsenic while performing tasks such as gun testing using lead bullets.

Issued

Dec 10, 2018

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced in the workplace:    FACILITY    On, or about August 28, 2018, the employer failed to provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced when employees were exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to lead and arsenic while performing tasks such as gun testing using lead bullets.