OSHA Inspection: OMNI MATERIALS, INC.

Issued

Apr 30, 2021

Abate by

Jun 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  In the facility: On or about December 11, 2020, employees sweeping and crating lime kiln, Dolomitic kiln dust and silica dust in the facility were required to wear tight fitting N95 respirators.  The employer did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures was established and implemented.

Issued

Apr 30, 2021

Abate by

Jun 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  In the facility: On or about December 11, 2020, employees sweeping and crating lime kiln dust in the facility were required to wear tight fitting N95 respirators.  The employer failed to provide medical evaluations to determine the employee s ability to use a respirator prior to requiring employees to use N95 respirators.

Issued

Apr 30, 2021

Abate by

Jun 17, 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 and at least annually thereafter.  a. In the facility: On or about December 11, 2020, employees sweeping and crating lime kiln dust in the facility were required to wear tight fitting N95 respirators. The employer did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting N95 respirators were fit tested.

Issued

Apr 30, 2021

Abate by

Jun 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1): The employer shall ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:  (i)  Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; (ii)  What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; (iii)  How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; (iv)  How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; (v)  What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator; (vi)  How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and (vii)  The general requirements of this section.  a. Upper Level and Lower Level - On or about December 11, 2020, the employer did not ensure that a employees were trained in the proper use, fit, maintenance, limitations, and capabilities of the 3M Particulate8210plus N95 Respirator, while requiring employees to wear respiratory protection when handling lime kiln dust, Dolomitic kiln dust and silica dust. The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of 29 CFR 134(k)(1)(i) - (vii) as required.

Issued

Apr 30, 2021

Abate by

Jun 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:  a. Lower Level, Rooms A1 to A5- On or about December 11, 2020, The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the employees acquired the knowledge and and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices.  Employees are required to break up hardened material such as lime and cement in the hopper at the bottom of the silo while working around hazards associated with rotating and moving parts.

Issued

Apr 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3):  Sprockets and chains.  All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets.  a. Lower Level A1 -  On or about December 11,  2020, the sprocket wheels and chains on top of the conveyor was not completely guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with moving machine parts.  b. Lower Level A-2 - On or about December 11,  2020, the sprocket wheels and chains on top of the conveyor was not completely guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with moving machine parts.  c. Lower Level A-3 -  On or about December 11,  2020, the sprocket wheels and chains on top of the conveyor was not completely guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with moving machine parts.  d. Lower Level A-4 -  On or about December 11,  2020, the sprocket wheels and chains on top of the conveyor was not completely guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with moving machine parts.  e. Lower Level A-5 -  On or about December 11,  2020, the sprocket wheels and chains on top of the conveyor was not completely guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with moving machine parts.