OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED MACHINE SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jul 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,381 · Current $3,191 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  a)  Wheel Collision Center - Blast Cabinet/Dip Tank Area - A Dip Tank Operator was exposed to continuous noise at 112.3% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8 hour time weighted average of 90.8 dBA while operating the blast cabinet and dip tank.  This exposure was observed over a 449 minute sampling period.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 31 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about March 2, 2022.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:   a)  Wheel Collision Center - Blast Cabinet/Dip Tank Area - A Dip Tank Operator was exposed to continuous noise at 112.3% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8 hour time weighted average of 90.8 dBA while operating the blast cabinet and dip tank.  This exposure was observed over a 449 minute sampling period.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 31 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing  program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about March 2, 2022.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jul 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater and has not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii):   a)  Wheel Collision Center - Blast Cabinet/Dip Tank Area - A Dip Tank Operator was exposed to continuous noise at 112.3% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8 hour time weighted average of 90.8 dBA while operating the blast cabinet and dip tank.  This exposure was observed over a 449 minute sampling period.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 31 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not require the use of hearing protection for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA who had been working at the plant for more than six months and who had not been provided audiometric testing, on or about March 2, 2022.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jul 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

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:   a)  Wheel Collision Center - Blast Cabinet/Dip Tank Area - A Dip Tank Operator was exposed to continuous noise at 112.3% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8 hour time weighted average of 90.8 dBA while operating the blast cabinet and dip tank.  This exposure was observed over a 449 minute sampling period.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 31 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not  institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about March 2, 2022.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,646 · Current $2,279 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2140

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) for eyes, face, head, and extremities, was not provided as necessary by reason of chemical hazards encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through physical contact:  a) Wheel Collision Center - On or about February 24, 2022, an employee stripping wheel grime from rims in a dip tank full of Kolene Recover 5000 stripper, was not provided PPE to protect the employee's arms, chest, and legs from hot chemical burns.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2140

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:   a) Wheel Collision Center - On or about February 24, 2022, employees were exposed to physical and chemical hazards where PPE was required to protect eyes, face, head, and extremities during work activities.  The employer did not perform a workplace hazard assessment to determine necessary personal protective equipment as required by this section.  ABATEMENT NOTE: The employer should verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2140

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    a) Wheel Collision Center - On or about February 24, 2022, employees were exposed to physical and chemical hazards where PPE was required to protect eyes, face, head, and other extremity hazards during work activities.  The employer did not train employees on the use of PPE and what personal protective equipment was necessary to protect them during this work, nor on how to properly use the equipment.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jul 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2140

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, acids, liquid chemicals, or potentially injurious light radiation:   a) Wheel Collision Center - On or about March 2, 2022, an employee using a compressed air nozzle to blow dust from car rims after media blasting with acrylic media blast, was not required by the employer to utilize appropriate eye protection to protect the employee's eyes from flying particles.  b) Wheel Collision Center - On or about March 2, 2022, an employee operating a hoist to raise and lower a rack or rims in/out of a Potassium Hydroxide dip tank was not required by the employer to utilize PPE to protect the employee's eyes and face from thermal and chemical burns.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2140

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a):  The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  a) Wheel Collision Center - On or about February 24, 2022, an employee stripping wheel grime from rims in a dip tank full of Kolene Recover 5000 stripper, was not provided appropriate gloves to protect the employee's hands from chemical and thermal burns.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,646 · Current $1,823 Reduced

Hazardous substances 214024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, 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, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    a) Wheel Collision Center - Employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, solvent based paints and corrosive chemicals.   The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program, on or about February 24, 2022.     ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning; 2.  Safety Data Sheets; 3.  Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 214024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) Wheel Collision Center - On or about February 24, 2022, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, solvent based paints and corrosive chemicals.  The employer did not provide effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work area in accordance with this section.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,293 · Current $3,647 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1080221024602590

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) Wheel Collision Center - On or about February 24, 2022, employees were required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators during spray painting in the spray booth.  The employer did not have an established written respiratory protection program, nor were there any worksite specific procedures implemented as required under paragraphs(c)(1)(i)-(ix).  Wheel Collision Center was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1554244, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on January 12, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 7286 Penn Dr., Bath, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 04401080221024602590

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 required or permitted to use an elastomeric respirator in the workplace:   a) Wheel Collision Center - On or about February 24, 2022, employees were required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators during spray painting in the spray booth.   Employees required to wear respirators due to exposure were not provided a medical evaluation prior to using the respirator as required.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 24602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2):  Employee(s) required to wear tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) Wheel Collision Center - On or about February 24, 2022, employees were required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators during spray painting in the spray booth.  Employees required to wear respirator due to exposure were not provided a respirator fit test.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1080221024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:   a) Wheel Collision Center - On or about February 24, 2022, employees who were required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators during spray painting in the spray booth, had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1080221024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, and effective training to employees who were required to use elastomeric respirators.   a) Wheel Collision Center - On or about February 24, 2022, employees were required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators during spray painting in the spray booth.  The employer did not provide effective training on respirators in accordance with this section.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jul 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $912 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR �1904.32(b)(6):  The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1st and April 30th.  a)  Wheel Collision Center - On or about February 24, 2022, the employer had recordable injuries for 2021 and did not post the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the 2021 calendar year in the workplace by February 1, 2022.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.