OSHA Inspection: KAUTZ & SONS GLASS COMPANY INC.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $4,061 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Storage mezzanine: Employees working directly on the edge of the ten-foot four-inch mezzanine, passed stock link down to the level below, were not protected by a guard rail, safety net, or personal fall arrest system. Employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements.  Mezzanine stairs: Employees used a stairwell with 15 risers that was not equipped with a stair rail system to access the storage mezzanine.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,740 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 written respiratory protection program was not developed for required respirator use. Employees were exposed to respiratory hazards.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 28, 2022

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:  At least two employees required to wear a N95 respirator while dry sanding glass were not medically cleared for use. Employees were exposed to respiratory hazards.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 28, 2022

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:  At least two employees required to wear a N95 respirator while dry sanding glass were not fit tested prior to respirator use. Employees were exposed to respiratory hazards.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator 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. Warehouse: Central Machinery 20" Production Drill Press number 39955 was operated without a chuck guard. Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.  b. Warehouse: A wet belt sander was operated without a guard on the rotating parts. Employees were exposed to in-going nip points.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $4,061 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(iv)(f): The point of operation of power saws whose operation exposed an employee to injury were not guarded:  a. Warehouse: Dewalt DW716 Miter Saw serial number 19508 was used to cut aluminum with its guard tied back. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.   b. Warehouse: Dewalt DWS780 Miter Saw serial number 605503 was used to cut aluminum with its guard tied back. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  Warehouse Floor: The pedestal for Central Machinery 20" Production Drill Press #39955 was not securely anchored to the floor to prevent walking or moving. Employees were exposed to struck by hazards.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  At least three employees operated forklifts without a performance evaluation in the previous three years.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  Warehouse: Two miter saws and one six-inch belt sander were plugged into a relocatable power tap designed for low amperage equipment. Employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  Warehouse: A list of all hazardous chemicals was not developed. Employees were exposed to chemical hazards.

Issued

Nov 23, 2022

Abate by

Dec 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical  Warehouse:  The safety data sheets for chemicals including but not limited to Klean Strip Lacquer Thinner and CRL Silicone Sealant were not maintained. Employees were exposed to chemical hazards.