OSHA Inspection: PARMA ARMORY LLC

Issued

2019-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $2273.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:     On or about April 16, 2019, where employees were required to wear respiratory protection while cleaning the range, the employer had not conducted air monitoring to evaluate the quantity of lead that employees performing tasks such as cleaning the range and changing filters may be exposed to.

Issued

2019-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 16, 2019, the employer did not ensure that all employees required to wear half mask air purifying respiratory protection while cleaning the range received a medical evaluation prior to being permitted to wear the respirator.

Issued

2019-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 16, 2019, the employer did not ensure that all employees required to wear half mask air purifying respiratory protection while cleaning the range passed a fit test prior to being permitted to wear the respirator.

Issued

2019-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and how to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:   On or about April 16, 2019, where employees are required to wear half mask air purifying respirators while cleaning the range, the employer had not provided training on respiratory protection.

Issued

2019-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:     On or about April 16, 2019, the employer did not ensure that respirators utilized by employees while cleaning the range were stored to prevent contamination from dust and sunlight in that they were hung from ductwork in the maintenance area.

Issued

2019-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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:     On or about April 16, 2019, where employees are exposed to lead when cleaning the gun range, the employer had not provided employees with info from Appendices A and B of the OSHA Lead regulation.

Issued

2019-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    On or about April 16, 2019, where employees work with and around chemicals including, but not limited to D-Lead Surface Cleaner and lead from spent casings, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2019-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-05 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):  On or about April 16, 2019, where employees work with and around chemicals including, but not limited to D-Lead Surface Cleaner and lead from spent casings, the employer did not maintain copies of safety data sheets.

Issued

2019-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-05 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:   On or about April 16, 2019, where employees work with and around chemicals including, but not limited to D-Lead Surface Cleaner and lead from spent casings, the employer did not provide employees with hazard communication training.