OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,711 · Current $4,627 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10): - Panels covering the lights did not effectively isolate the spraying area from the area in which the lighting units were located:    a) Spray Painting Area - On October 8, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that a glass panel covering a portion of the lighting effectively isolate the lighting unit from the spraying area. The glass lighting cover panel is cracked, exposing employees to potential fires and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  a) Paint spraying/mixing room -  On or about October 8, 2019, the employers failed to ensure that all spray areas were kept free from accumulation of residual paint. In the spray painting/mixing room an accumulation of over spray was observed on the walls, floors and equipment used.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Abate by

May 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,711 · Current $4,627 Reduced

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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:    a) 16941 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE - On or about October 8, 2019, the employer failed to ensure employees working within and wearing elastomeric negative pressure 1/2 face respirators within tanker trailers are provided a medical evaluation from a medical professional [e.g. occupational physician, nurse, physician assistant, etc].

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:   a) 16941 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE - On or about October 8, 2019, the employer did not provide respiratory protection training to employees prior to requiring them to enter confined spaces, such as tanker trucks.   Abatement Note:  The employer must provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators, as outlined in paragraph 1910.134(k)(1)-(6); to include but not limited to: ·        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;   ·        How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and  ·        The general requirements of this section.  ·        The training shall be conducted in a manner that is understandable to the employee.  ·        The employer shall provide the training prior to requiring the employee to use a respirator in the workplace.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,639 · Current $5,783 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(C): Employees entered into permit spaces that met the conditions set forth in 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(i) but before an employee entered the space, the internal atmosphere was not tested with a calibrated direct-reading instrument:    a) 16941 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE- On or about October 8, 2019 and on prior dates, the employer failed to calibrate the Ventis Multigas/Four Gas Detector before each use, in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements for calibration, exposing employees to potential toxic fumes.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5): Evaluate permit space conditions as follows when entry operations are conducted:  a) 1694 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE -  On or about October 9, 2019, the employer did not evaluate the fuel oil tanks for hazardous atmosphere and lower explosive limit prior to employees entering the fuel tanks to conduct welding and grinding operations.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit:  a) 16941 Sussex Highway, Bridgeville, DE-  On or about October 8, 2019, the employer did not document, the completion of measures, by preparing an entry permit with all the measures required for employees entering the fuel tanks to conduct welding and grinding activities. The employer did not document on the entry permits reading for Carbon Monoxide and Lower Explosive Limit upon entry in the confined space.  Note:  Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.146 presents examples of permits whose elements are considered to comply with these requirements.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(g)(2)(i): The employer did not provide training to each affected employee before the employee was first assigned duties under 29 CFR 1910.146, Permit-required confined spaces:  a) 16941 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE- On or about October 8, 2019 and on prior dates, the employer failed to train employees before allowing them to enter permit required confined spaces, to include tanker trailers being cleaned and serviced.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,711 · Current $4,627 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:      16941 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE - On or about October 8, 2019,  the employer failed to ensure that powered industrial trucks[PIT] were examined before being placed in service on a daily basis.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $6,747 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:      a) 16941 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE - On or about October 9, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the synthetic web slings, which displayed signs of damage including to the body of the sling, were inspected by a competent person and removed from service.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Abate by

May 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,639 · Current $4,820 Reduced

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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:     a) 16941  Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE- On or about October 9, 2019, the employer did not implement a site specific written hazard communication program for their employees who conduct welding and grinding inside fuel tanks of the tanker trucks previously containing fuel oil.      NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:    1. Labeling and other forms of warning  2. Access to Safety Data Sheets  3. Employee information and training

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(10): The employer did not ensure that, in all cases, the required information was provided for each hazardous chemical, and was readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  a) 16941 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE - On or about October 8, 2019, the employer  failed to ensure that Safety Data Sheets [SDS] were accessible to employees who work with and/or handle hazardous chemicals.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   a) 16941 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE - On or about October 8, 2019, the employer  failed to perform monthly inspections on the portable fire extinguishers located outside the paint spraying area and in the service garage.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:   a) 16941 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE - On or about October 8, 2019,  the employer failed to ensure the work rest on the abrasive wheel used by the employees was adjusted to one-eighth (1/8) inch or less, in that the work rest was measured at approximately one (1) inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:  a)16941 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE- On or about October 8, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that openings in receptacle boxes were effectively closed.

Issued

Apr 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating  a) 16941 Sussex Highway Bridgeville, DE - On or about October 8, 2019, the employer failed to replace or repair damaged tools/parts which could adversely affect safe operation of the electrical equipment.