OSHA Inspection: G & F MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Issued

Apr 28, 2021

Abate by

May 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,340 · Current $2,340

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:  a) Workshop Area - On or about December 4, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees required to wear tight-fitting half-face respirators with P100 cartridge while welding were provided a medical evaluation to determine their ability to use a respirator.

Issued

Apr 28, 2021

Abate by

May 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Workshop Area: On or about December 4, 2020,  the employer did not ensure employees required to wear tight-fitting half-face respirators with P100 cartridge when welding stainless steel were fit-tested.

Issued

Apr 28, 2021

Abate by

May 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $5,461

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) Workshop Area: On or about December 4, 2020, the employer failed to ensure employee(s) who operate powered industrial trucks, including a Toyota, Model 7FGCU30, Serial No. 60279 and Komatsu, Model FG25ST-16, Serial No. A234310 were properly trained, evaluated, and certified to perform tasks in a safe manner.

Issued

Apr 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $5,461

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(ii): Suitable extinguishing equipment was not maintained in a state of readiness for instant use:  a) Workshop Area - On or about December 4, 2020, employees were required to weld stainless steel tanks and electrical vaults with combustible materials, such as but not limited to paper, cardboard, and wood in the area.  The employer did not provide suitable extinguishing equipment, thereby exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2021

Abate by

May 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(vii): Where practicable, combustible materials were not relocated at least 35 feet (10.7 m) from the cutting or welding operation work site:   a) Workshop Area - On or about December 4, 2020, employees were required to weld stainless steel tanks and electrical vaults with combustible materials, such as but not limited to paper, cardboard, and wood in the area.  The employer did not ensure combustible materials was protected from welding sparks, thereby exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Apr 28, 2021

Abate by

May 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,121 · Current $3,121

General-duty citation text

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) Workshop Area - On or about December 4, 2020, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees use Lacquer Thinner to remove oil from tools and oil from stainless steel tank parts.

Issued

Apr 28, 2021

Abate by

May 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  a) Workshop Area - On or about December 4, 2020, the employer did not complete a written certification of the personal protective equipment assessment.