OSHA Inspection: WARDCRAFT HOMES, INC.

Issued

Jun 3, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $5,967 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(8): 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(8)     The employer did not ensure that the top cap and the top step of a step ladder were not used as steps.    The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to a fall hazard when using top step of the "A" frame ladder to access and egress the working surface.  This was most recently documented on January 8, 2019 at 1230 East 9th Street Minden, Nebraska.  The employer has employees exposed to fall hazards while using a 4 foot A frame ladder as means of access and egress to a working surface that is 35 inches above the floor.  Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:    i.       Employees using the top step of the ladder without having a hand grip a minimum of 3 feet over the upper landing surface.  ii.      Employees having to step up 23 inches without using the top step or "cap" to access a work level 35 inches above the floor.

Issued

Jun 3, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $2,558 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c):     The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:    The employer is failing to ensure that employees are protected from hazards associated with the utilizing of respirators when working with hazardous chemicals.  This was most recently documented on January 8, 2019 at 1230 East 9th Street Minden, Nebraska.  The employer failed to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program that would ensure the safety of the employees required to utilize respiratory protection.

Issued

Jun 3, 2019

Abate by

Jul 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):   The employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards:  The employer failed to protect employees from respiratory hazards that could cause chronic or acute health conditions.  This was most recently documented on January 8, 2019 at 1230 E 9th St. Minden, Nebraska.  The employer failed to evaluate the following but not limited to chemicals being used in the work place: DOW Great Stuff(TM) window and door insulation containing various forms of Isocyanates and Johns Manville Fiberglass blowing Wool containing particulates not otherwise defined (Total Dust).

Issued

Jun 3, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,525 · Current $4,263 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii):    The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    The employer failed to ensure that employees were not exposed to struck-by hazards.  This was most recently documented on January 8, 2019 at 1230 East 9th Street Minden, Nebraska. The employer failed to ensure that each employee has completed training on powered industrial trucks prior to operating fork lifts in the work place.

Issued

Jun 3, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,525 · Current $4,263 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):      The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to chemical hazards in the work place.  This was most recently documented on January 8, 2019 at 1230 East 9th Street Minden, Nebraska.  The employer failed to develop or implement a written hazard communication program that included information on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) including pictograms, labeling, and training.

Issued

Jun 3, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.    The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to chemical hazard in the workplace.  This was most recently documented on January 8, 2019 at 1230 East 9th Street Minden, Nebraska.  The employer failed to train employees on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) including pictograms, labeling, and training.