OSHA Inspection: CJ TMI MANUFACTURING AMERICA, LLC

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jan 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $7,817 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  a)  CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC - Silo Room: An accumulation of explosive flour dust was observed on the pipes, floors, stairs, beams, motors and on the surface of the four silos throughout the 3 floors, on or about 12/23/21.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,786 · Current $3,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.25(c)(3): The employer did not ensure that standard stairs had a minimum tread depth of 9.5 inches (24 cm).    (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC, Blue Room : The stairways, containing 7 steps on each side, and used to access machines in the blue room, had a tread depth of 7 inches, on or about 2/17/2022.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $7,817 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(1):The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:  (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC, waste water pit: On or before 11/24/21, employees were required to enter into waste water pit and the employer did not evaluate the space to determine if it was a permit-required confined space.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $7,817 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(4):When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:  (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC, waste water pit: Maintenance Mechanics are required to enter a waste water pit to collect water samples and/or fix malfunctioning equipment were potentially exposed to atmospheric, slip, and fall hazards. The employer failed to have a written permit space entry program, on or about 11/24/2021.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees entered:  (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC,  waste water pit: The employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of the  waste water pit prior to employee entry including, but not limited to, atmospheric, slip, and falls, on or about 11/24/2021.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, but not limited to, items (3)(i) through (3)(vi) of this paragraph:  (a)CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC, waste water pit: The employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures and practices necessary for safe entry into the waste water pit including, but not limited to, acceptable air quality parameters, procedures to eliminate slip and fall hazards, determine the frequency of air monitoring when in the waste water pit to determine acceptable atmospheric conditions and for the use of ventilation to control atmospheric hazards within the waste water pit prior to and during entry, on or about 11/24/2021.   NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(6): The employer did not provide at least one attendant outside the permit space into which entry was authorized for the duration of entry operations:  (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC, waste water pit: The employer did not provide one or more attendants outside the waste water pit, a Permit Required Confined Space, when a Maintenance Mechanic entered to collect a water sample, on or about 11/24/21.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(d)(9):The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized entry.  (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC, waste water pit: The employer did not develop and implement rescue procedures and/or the provision of emergency services for employees that entered the waste water pit. On or about 11/24/2021, a Maintenance Mechanic entered the pit to service the sensor and collect a water sample.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(e)(1):Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit:  (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC, waste water pit:  The employer did not prepare an entry permit when employees entered the waste water pit to collect water samples on or about 11/24/2021.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,977 · Current $5,583 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:  (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC, waste water pit: Maintenance Mechanics were directed to enter the waste water pit to collect waste water samples. Maintenance Mechanics were not provided training on the hazards of permit required confined spaces prior to entry, how to eliminate or control the hazards, procedures for rescue and proper completion of entry permits and, on or about 11/24/21.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,572 · Current $6,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A):Helmets or hand shields were not used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations:  (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC :  The employer did not ensure the use of helmets by employees when conducting any arc welding operation, on or before 2/6/2022.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,381 · Current $4,466 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(2)(iii):Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC:  On and before 2/6/2022, welding screens were not available or utilized to protect production employees from ultraviolet rays when welding was performed on equipment in the production areas by the maintenance department.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jul 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $7,817 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(3):Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132:  (a)CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC: Maintenance employees were  provided 100% polyester lab coats and were not provided fire retardant clothing to be used when welding or cutting on and before 2/6/2022.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jul 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1026(h)(1):  Where a hazard was present or was likely  present from skin or eye contact with chromium (VI), the employer did not provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment at no cost to employees, and did not ensure that employees used such clothing and equipment.  (a)CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC: Maintenance employees welding on stainless steel were not provided with skin and eye protection to protect against the effects of exposure to hexavalent chromium,   on and before 2/6/2022.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jul 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $7,817 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1026(d)(1):The employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this section did not determine the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI) in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this section.  (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC : Maintenance Mechanics weld on stainless steel and the employer did not determine the 8-hour TWA  exposure to hexavalent chromium for each employee, on and before 2/6/2022.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $7,817 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1026(l)(1)(i): Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers did not comply with all requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (� 1910.1200) for chromium (VI).   (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC : Maintenance Mechanics weld on stainless steel and the employer did not provide initial training on the hazards associated with  Cr(VI)-(hexavalent chromium), on and before 2/6/2022.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1026(l)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not provide appropriate information and training for all employees exposed to chromium (VI), in that employees could not demonstrate knowledge of the contents of the Chromium (VI) standard, 29 CFR 1910.1026:    (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC : Maintenance Mechanics weld on stainless steel and the employer did not ensure that employees could demonstrate knowledge of the contents of the standard, on and before 2/6/2022.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1026(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not make a copy of this section readily available without cost to all affected employees.  (a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC : Maintenance Mechanics weld on stainless steel and the employer did not make a copy of this section available to employees, on 2/6/2022 and before.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6):The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:  a) CJ TMI Manufacturing America, LLC Maintenance Shop : The employer did not ensure that bottles containing an unidentified chemical were labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by the standard, on or about 2/17/2022.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.