OSHA Inspection: DIESEL DISPLAYS, INC.

Issued

Jul 30, 2021

Abate by

Aug 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,277 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1):  A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA:  On or about May 06, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at a workplace located at 2941 Commodore Drive, Carrollton, Texas; employees were exposed to continuous noise level at 123% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (85 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 123% is approximately 91.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 460 minutes during one shift on May 18, 20201. Zero exposure was assumed for the 20 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Jul 30, 2021

Abate by

Aug 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,277 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures :  On or about May 06, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at a workplace located at 2941 Commodore Drive, Carrollton, Texas; the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees wearing respirators to perform spraying operation in the facility.

Issued

Jul 30, 2021

Abate by

Aug 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $4,096 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  On or about May 06, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at a workplace located at 2941 Commodore Drive, Carrollton, Texas; employees using corrosive chemicals were not provided with an eye wash station for emergency quick drenching and flushing of the eyes.

Issued

Jul 30, 2021

Abate by

Aug 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $4,096 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) 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) On or about May 06, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at a workplace located at 2941 Commodore Drive, Carrollton, Texas; employees operated a Jet drill press with no guard over rotating parts in the metal shop.  b) On or about May 06, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at a workplace located at 2941 Commodore Drive, Carrollton, Texas; employees were operating a RIDGID drill press with no guards over rotating parts in the metal shop.  c) On or about May 06, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at a workplace located at 2941 Commodore Drive, Carrollton, Texas; employees were operating a RYOBI 120V drill press with no guards over rotating parts in the metal shop.

Issued

Jul 30, 2021

Abate by

Aug 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,458 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about May 06, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at a workplace located at 2941 Commodore Drive, Carrollton, Texas; employees were operating a SKL 3380 grinder with no work rest installed exposed to finger amputation, cuts to hands, and severe lacerations.

Issued

Jul 30, 2021

Abate by

Aug 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:                                                                                                              On or about May 06, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at a workplace located at 2941 Commodore Drive, Carrollton, Texas; employees were operating a SKL 3380 with no tongue guards installed on both sides exposed to severe lacerations.

Issued

Jul 30, 2021

Abate by

Aug 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,458 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910. 1200(e)(1): Employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each work place, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning:      On or about May 06, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at a workplace located at 2941 Commodore Drive, Carrollton, Texas; the employer did not ensure that a written hazard communication program with all the required elements was available at the workplace for employees using chemicals such as Acetone and Xylene.