OSHA Inspection: PALLET SERVICES INC.

Issued

Jul 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,010 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8110

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) Build Room: A Builder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 253.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 463 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  b) Build Room: A Builder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 316.5% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 98.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 343 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  c) Build Room: A Builder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 139.1% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 396 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  d) Saw Room: A Dismantler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 259.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 464 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  e) Saw Room: A Dismantler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 225.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 97.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 395 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

Jul 6, 2023

Abate by

Aug 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,010 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8110

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:   a) Build Room: A Builder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 253.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 463 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  b) Build Room: A Builder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 316.5% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 98.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 343 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  c) Build Room: A Builder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 139.1% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 396 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  d) Saw Room: A Dismantler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 259.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 464 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  e) Saw Room: A Dismantler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 225.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 97.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 395 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  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

Jul 6, 2023

Abate by

Aug 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,015 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8110

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(k)(1):The employer did not train each employee who was 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) Build Room: A Builder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 253.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 463 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  b) Build Room: A Builder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 316.5% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 98.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 343 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  c) Build Room: A Builder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 139.1% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 396 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  d) Saw Room: A Dismantler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 259.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 464 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  e) Saw Room: A Dismantler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level. The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 225.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 97.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 395 minutes during one shift on 5/3/2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  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

Jul 6, 2023

Abate by

Aug 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $4,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(ii):The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  a) Facility: On or about 2/3/2023, the employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program when employees used respirators voluntarily.  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

Jul 6, 2023

Abate by

Aug 1, 2023

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:  a) Facility: On or about 2/3/2023, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees who used elastomeric half face respirators voluntarily.  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

Jul 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(6):The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wore respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  a) Facility: On or about 2/3/2023, the employer did not provide Appendix D to employees who provide and use their own elastomeric respirators voluntarily.  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.