OSHA Inspection: DINE RITE SEATING PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

2020-02-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $3237.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    a) Worksite: Employee was required to perform repair and maintenance on equipment such as, but not limited to CNC machines and Belt Sander machines with numerous sources of energy (Electric, Pneumatic). The employer did not provide the employee with a Lockout/Tagout program; on or about 10/29/19    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-02-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  a) Worksite: Employee was required to perform repair and maintenance on equipment such as, but not limited to CNC machines and Belt Sander machines with numerous sources of energy. The employer did not provide the employee with  Lockout/Tagout hardware; on or about 10/29/19.     Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-02-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $2429.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a) Worksite: Employees operating Toyota forklift (Model 8FGU30 / Serial 14966) were not trained in the safe operation of the vehicle; On or about 10/29/19.    NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-02-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6747.00 · Current $4049.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) Worksite, Upholstery area:  Employees use a 14" Band Saw (Model G0580) to cut foam. The blade was not guarded; on or about 10/29/19.    NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation as required by 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2020-02-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6747.00 · Current $4049.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:      a) Worksite, Wood Cutting area: Guard was not provided for Powermatic table saw. The 12 in. diameter blade that employees use to cut plywood and solid wood was not guarded; on or about 10/29/19     NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation as required by 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2020-02-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met:  a) Worksite,  Upholstery Area: The employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees  who use and are exposed to hazardous products, such as, but not limited to Industrial Adhesive SEFOX 1212 and Formica 170G; on or about 10/29/19.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.  ABATEMENT NOTE:  The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:       a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:           Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous           chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,           and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer           or other responsible party;       b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in           workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's           written Hazard Communication Program;       c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by           employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available           all employee(s) on all shifts.       d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program           must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication           Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:            Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence           or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.           The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.            The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,           specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency           procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.            The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program           including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material           Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the           appropriate hazard information;       e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non           routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program           and       f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be           made available upon request.   For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication      Program must also specifically address how:       a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job           site will be provided to other employers in the event the other           employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.       b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of           any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect           employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable           emergencies.       c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)           of the labeling system used in the workplace.