OSHA Inspection: AVALON PRECISION CASTING COMPANY, LLC

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $4,993 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(b)(1):When employees were subjected to sound exceeding those listed in Table G-16, feasible engineering controls were not utilized:  On June 2, 2021, the sand blaster operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 227% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 90 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 100 percent), during the 437 minute sampling period.   Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 43 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:   On or about June 2, 2021, the employer had not provided training to employees exposed to a 8 hour time weighted average of 85 decibels.  A). On June 2, 2021, the sand blaster operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 250% of the action level (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50 percent), during the 437 minute sampling period.   Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 43 minutes not sampled.  B). On June 2, 2021, the cut-off saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 150.1% of the action level (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50 percent), during the 439 minute sampling period.   Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 41 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(i)(3):Employees were not given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable hearing protectors provided by the employer:  On or about June 2, 2021, the employer failed to provide three types of hearing protectors for employees to choose from.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Apr 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $9,557

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(d)(3)(iv):Where the most recent exposure monitoring indicated that employee exposures were above the PEL, the employer did not repeat such monitoring within three months of the most recent monitoring:  On or about June 2, 2021, the employer failed to conduct air monitoring of employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica.  A). The cut-off saw operator was exposed to respirable dust containing crystalline silica at 62.3769 ug/m3 which is approximately 1.2475 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3; exposure calculations included a zero increment for 7 minutes not sampled. At this time employees are being exposed to levels above the PEL.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Apr 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(e)(1):The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of respirable crystalline silica was, or could have been reasonably expected to be, in excess of the PEL:  On or about June 2, 2021, the employer failed to establish a regulated area where employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica was above the PEL.  A). The cut-off saw operator was exposed to respirable dust containing crystalline silica at 62.3769 ug/m3 which is approximately 1.2475 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3; exposure calculations included a zero increment for 7 minutes not sampled. At this time employees are being exposed to levels above the PEL.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(j)(2):The employer did not post signs at all entrances to regulated areas that bear the following legend:  DANGER :  RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA  MAY CAUSE CANCER  CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS  WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN THIS AREA  AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY  On or about June 2, 2021, the employer did not post signs to regulated areas.  A). The cut-off saw operator was exposed to respirable dust containing crystalline silica at 62.3769 ug/m3 which is approximately 1.2475 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3; exposure calculations included a zero increment for 7 minutes not sampled. At this time employees are being exposed to levels above the PEL.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Apr 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(f)(2)(i):The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan:  On or about June 2, 2021, the employer failed to establish and implement a written exposure control plan for the control of employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica.  A). The cut-off saw operator was exposed to respirable dust containing crystalline silica at 62.3769 ug/m3 which is approximately 1.2475 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3; exposure calculations included a zero increment for 7 minutes not sampled. At this time employees are being exposed to levels above the PEL.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Apr 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $9,557

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(i)(1)(i):The employer did not make medical surveillance available at no cost to each employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for each employee who has been occupationally exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level for 30 or more days per year:  On or about June 2, 2021, the employer failed to make medical surveillance available to each employee exposed to respirable crystalline silica.  A). The cut-off saw operator was exposed to respirable dust containing crystalline silica at 62.3769 ug/m3 which is approximately 1.2475 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3; exposure calculations included a zero increment for 7 minutes not sampled. At this time employees are being exposed to levels above the PEL.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(j)(1):The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200):  On or about June 2, 2021, the employer failed to include hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica in the hazard communication program.  A). The cut-off saw operator was exposed to respirable dust containing crystalline silica at 62.3769 ug/m3 which is approximately 1.2475 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3; exposure calculations included a zero increment for 7 minutes not sampled. At this time employees are being exposed to levels above the PEL.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(j)(3)(i):The employer did ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of  the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica; specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica; specific measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to respirable crystalline silica; the contents of this section; and the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section:  On or about June 2, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained in the hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica.  A). The cut-off saw operator was exposed to respirable dust containing crystalline silica at 62.3769 ug/m3 which is approximately 1.2475 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3; exposure calculations included a zero increment for 7 minutes not sampled. At this time employees are being exposed to levels above the PEL.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Apr 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $47,786 · Current $23,893 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(c):The employer did not ensure that no employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 g/m3, calculated as an 8-hour TWA:  On June 2, 2021,  the cut-off saw operator was exposed to respirable dust containing crystalline silica at 62.3769 ug/m3 which is approximately 1.2475 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3; exposure calculations included a zero increment for 7 minutes not sampled. At this time employees are being exposed to levels above the PEL.  The Avalon Precision Casting Company, LLC  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1000(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1157899, citation number 2, item number 1/a and was affirmed as a final order on 11/4/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 15583 Brookpark Rd., Brookpark, Ohio, 44142.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Apr 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(f)(1):The employer did not use engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica to or below the PEL, unless the employer can demonstrate that such controls are not feasible:  On or about June 2, 2021, feasible engineering or administrative controls were not adequately implemented to keep employee exposure to air contaminants within the limits prescribed in the standard. The cut-off saw operator was exposed to respirable dust containing crystalline silica at 62.3769 ug/m3 which is approximately 1.2475 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3; exposure calculations included a zero increment for 7 minutes not sampled. At this time employees are being exposed to levels above the PEL.  The Avalon Precision Casting Company, LLC  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1000(e), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1157899, citation number 2, item number 1/b and was affirmed as a final order on 11/4/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 15583 Brookpark Rd., Brookpark, Ohio, 44142.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Apr 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(g)(2):Where respirator use was required by this section, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134:  On or about June 2, 2021, employees were required to wear half-face tight-fitting respiratory protection with P100 filters while operating the cut-off saw. Employees have not received respiratory protection training in accordance with the standard.  A). The cut-off saw operator was exposed to respirable dust containing crystalline silica at 62.3769 ug/m3 which is approximately 1.2475 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3; exposure calculations included a zero increment for 7 minutes not sampled. At this time employees are being exposed to levels above the PEL.  The Avalon Precision Casting Company, LLC  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1000(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1157899, citation number 2, item number 1/a and was affirmed as a final order on 11/4/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 15583 Brookpark Rd., Brookpark, Ohio, 44142.