OSHA Inspection: ALLIED PRECISION FABRICATIONS, INC.

Issued

May 4, 2023

Abate by

Jun 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use.  On or about January 19, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees grinding and sanding heavy metals to include but not limited to aluminum and stainless steel were required to wear a respirator, exposing employees to an undue physiological burden. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include but not limited to the following: a) Ensuring employees were medically cleared to wear a respirator. b) Ensuring respirators were stored to protect against contamination. c) Prohibiting facial hair to ensure a good respirator to face seal.  d) Training on proper use and care of respirators.

Issued

May 4, 2023

Abate by

Jun 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068507311620I200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(2)(i)(A): Mechanical ventilation was not provided in a space of less than 10,000 cubic feet (284 m3) per welder.  On or about January 19, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were performing welding operations in an area that was less than 10,000 cubic feet of space without the use of mechanical ventilation being provided, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.

Issued

May 4, 2023

Abate by

Jun 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 068507311620I200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(2)(i)(B): Mechanical ventilation was not provided in a room having a ceiling height of less than 16 feet (5 m).  On or about January 19, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were performing welding operations in an area with a ceiling height of less than 16 feet without the use of mechanical ventilation, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.

Issued

May 4, 2023

Abate by

Jun 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI).  On or about January 19, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were performing welding and grinding operations on stainless steel, exposing employees to Hexavalent Chromium VI hazards.

Issued

May 4, 2023

Abate by

Jun 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met. The program shall address and complete the elements described in this section including, but not limited to, the following: a) Develop a written hazard communication program with a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the facility and methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of the chemicals; b) Ensure labeling is maintained for each chemical container; c) Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each hazardous chemical in the workplace; d) Train employees on hazardous chemicals in their workplace on the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced in the employees' workplace. Employees shall be trained on the requirements of this section, operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present, and the location and availability of the written hazard communication program including the list of hazardous chemicals and safety data sheets.  On or about January 19, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program for hazardous materials and chemicals such as but not limited to, welding cleaners containing phosphoric acid, carbon and alloy steels, hexavalent chromium, and argon, exposing employees to various health and respiratory hazards.

Issued

May 4, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068507311620I200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2).   On or about January 19, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees performing welding operations on aluminum and stainless steel were not required to wear hand protection, exposing employees to thermal burns and dermal absorption.