OSHA Inspection: GIBRALTAR US, INC

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Abate by

Dec 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $3,069 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  On or about July 17, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer had not verified through a written certification which meets the requirements of the standard, that workplace hazard assessments for personal protective equipment (PPE) had been conducted, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by materials.

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Abate by

Dec 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:(a)   On or about July 17, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer had not developed or implemented a written respiratory program for employees required to wear respirators while painting and priming products, exposing employees to chemical inhalation hazards.

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Abate by

Dec 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet were exposed to electrical hazards:  On or about July 17, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer did not require the use of foot protection for employees working the shop area, exposing employees to the hazard of their toes or feet being crushed by metal objects.

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Abate by

Dec 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $3,069 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about July 17, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer had not developed machine specific procedures for the control of hazardous energy for employees required to do maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to, the bandsaw, exposing employees to the hazards of electric shock and being struck by moving parts.

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Abate by

Nov 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $3,069 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  On or about July 17, 2019 and times prior thereto, an acetylene cylinder located outside near the generator was not stored in a secure manner to prevent tipping over, exposing employees to the hazards of explosions and fire.

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Abate by

Nov 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:  On or about July 17, 2019 and times prior thereto, an acetylene cylinder stored outside near the generator did not have it's valve cap on, exposing employees to the hazards of explosions and fire.

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Abate by

Nov 8, 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:  On or about July 17, 2019 and times prior thereto, oxygen cylinders were stored less than 20 feet from acetylene cylinders, exposing employees to the hazard of fire.

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Abate by

Nov 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $3,069 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  On or about July 17, 2019 and times prior thereto, a four plex knock-out type receptacle, designed for mounting, located in the paint area, was used as a portable power supply to a drill used as a paint mixer, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  On or about July 17, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the cord powering the paint mixer located in the outside painting area was damaged, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Abate by

Nov 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $3,069 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1): Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  On or about July 17, 2019 and times prior thereto, the circuit breakers controlling welding machines in the panel box labeled 'A',  located on the left side of the facility, were not legibly marked to show their purpose, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Abate by

Dec 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $3,069 Reduced

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 July 17, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not have a complete written hazard communication program implemented for employees using paint, primer, mild steel, and welding gases, exposing employees to inhalation, absorption, and/or ingestion hazards of chemicals.

Issued

Oct 15, 2019

Abate by

Nov 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,706 · Current $1,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illness (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent) was not completed in the detail required by the regulation.  On or about July 17, 2019 and times prior thereto, the OSHA 300 Form for the calendar year 2019 had deficiencies that materially impaired the understandability of the records in that the objects and/or actions that caused the injuries were not noted in the log entries.  Abatement Note: Previous years' logs had the same deficiencies.