OSHA Inspection: RUSSELL T BUNDY ASSOCIATES, INC.

Issued

Apr 16, 2020

Abate by

Jun 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,940 · Current $3,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards:    a. Russell T Bundy Associates, Inc. - Mansfield, OH: On or about February 12, 2020, employees were exposed to struck/crush-by hazards in that the spreader bar, used as an under-the-hook lifting device with the north hoist on the west side of the tank line, was not marked with the device's rated capacity.  The lifting device was used to transfer and dip baskets of parts at the tank line.     b. Russell T Bundy Associates, Inc. - Mansfield, OH: On or about February 12, 2020, employees were exposed to struck/crush-by hazards in that the spreader bar, used as an under-the-hook lifting device with the south hoist on the west side of the tank line, was not marked with the device's rated capacity.  The lifting device was used to transfer and dip baskets of parts at the tank line.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Apr 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 29, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,940 · Current $3,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.    Russell T Bundy Associates, Inc. - Mansfield, OH: On or about February 11, 2020, the employer did not ensure a metal 5-gallon Justrite parts cleaner can (model 27605) was bonded as Amerisolv, a category 2 flammable liquid, was being dispensed into the portable container.

Issued

Apr 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $10,409 · Current $5,204 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    a. Russell T Bundy Associates, Inc. - Mansfield, OH: On or about February 11, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees who performed pouring operations in the smelting area wore flame resistant clothing to protect against burn injuries to the upper and lower body.  Employees that tend the furnace were exposed to burn injuries from molten tin splash.      b. Russell T Bundy Associates, Inc. - Mansfield, OH: On or about February 11, 2020, employees who performed pouring operations were exposed to burn injuries to their hands in that the heat resistant gloves were not maintained in a reliable condition. Holes in the gloves put employees at risk of burn injuries from molten tin splash.

Issued

Apr 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    Russell T Bundy Associates, Inc. - Mansfield, OH: On or about February 11, 2020, the employer did not perform an adequate hazard assessment to determine the proper protective equipment to be worn by employees exposed to burn injuries when conducting tin smelting and pouring operations.

Issued

Apr 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:  Russell T Bundy Associates, Inc. - Mansfield, OH: On or about February 11, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees who performed smelting operations were provided with and wore head protection to protect against burn injury from molten metal splash. Employees were exposed to burn injury when pouring and tending the furnace.

Issued

Apr 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 27, 2020

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:  Russell T Bundy Associates, Inc. - Mansfield, OH: On or about February 11, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from foot injuries while performing smelting and pouring operations in that metatarsals and spats were not provided or used to protect the top of the foot from molten tin.