OSHA Inspection: DSM METAL FABRICATION

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7306.00 · Current $3653.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   Establishment - The following 300 Cubic Feet welding gas cylinders located throughout the facility were not secured to prevent tipping over:  a.  The 11 gas cylinders in the Cutting Department main storage area (welding mix C02/N2/He and O2) b.  Two gas cylinders located between the laser cutting machines (welding mix C02/N2/He) c.  One gas cylinder in the Structural Department (welding mix C02/N2/He)

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7306.00 · Current $3653.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained.  Establishment - The Binks spray booth was not equipped with a gauge to ensure required air speed was maintained.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7306.00 · Current $3653.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary.  Establishment - The Binks spray booth at the facility had visible accumulations of overspray of up to five inches in the back of the unit around the filters.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7306.00 · Current $3653.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.  Establishment - The employer did not ensure respirators were appropriately stored and exposing them to shop dust in the following instances:  a.	Welding booth number three - A half-face, fitted respirator was stored unprotected on a bench. b.	Structural department - A half-face, fitted respirator was stored unprotected on a gas cylinder. c.	Paint Department - A half-face, fitted respirator was stored unprotected in an open cabinet.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7306.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(i)(5)(iv): The employer did not ensure that compressors used to supply breathing air to respirators were constructed and situated so as to have a tag maintained at the compressor containing the most recent change date and the signature of the person authorized by the employer to perform the change:   Sand Blast and Paint Booth Areas - Two Bullard compressors were not tagged to indicate when the filters had been last changed.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7306.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training annually and/or more often if necessary.  Establishment - The employer did not provide annual respiratory training to two employees required to wear supplied air respirators while working in the paint and blast department.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4383.00 · Current $2192.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly.  Establishment - All fire extinguishers located throughout the facility were not inspected at least monthly.  The last recorded monthly inspections were on 12/22.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4383.00 · Current $2192.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals of the powered industrial truck were not changed accordingly:  Establishment: The employer did not ensure that the employee, operated, powered industrial trucks (Hyster S30, Hyster H50, Toyota 8FUSO) with fork extensions had the adjusted capacity instruction plate, tag, or decal.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7306.00 · Current $3653.00 Reduced

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:  Establishment - Fork lift operator evaluations were not conducted at least once every three years.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4383.00 · Current $2192.00 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.  Establishment - The employer did not properly secure a DeWalt bench grinder in the Cutting Area.  The grinder was secured to the pedestal with a welding vice script/C-clamp.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7306.00 · Current $3653.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections.  Cutting Area - Two DeWalt grinders used to deburr parts were missing the guards that protect the spindle end.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4):Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work.    Cutting Area - Two DeWalt grinders used to deburr parts were missing the work rests.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel.    Cutting Area - Two DeWalt grinders used to deburr parts were missing the tongue guards that protect the operator in the event the grinding wheel fails.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5844.00 · Current $2922.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  Establishment: The employer did not ensure compressed air equipment used to clean surfaces throughout the facility were reduced in pressure to less than 30 p.s.i. in the following areas:  a.  Blow down nozzle in welding booth #1 (first booth on left) b.  Blow down nozzle in welding booth #3   c.  Blow down nozzle in welding booth #5 d.  Blow down nozzle in welding booth #6   e.  Blow down nozzle next to Mada brake press f.   Blow down nozzle next to MADA TOGU III bit sharpener g.  Blow down nozzle in paint prep

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5844.00 · Current $2922.00 Reduced

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:  Establishment - 15 Amp power strips were daisy chained to extension cords throughout the facility in the following areas:  a.   First welding booth on left, power strip with two extension used to power speaker and hand tools. b.   Second welding booth on left, a small fridge was powered by an extension cord and power strip. c.   Fourth welding booth, a small fridge is plugged into power strip, a fan is plugged into an extension cord. d.   Area adjacent to welding booths, belt sander plugged into a power strip and extension cord.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5844.00 · Current $2922.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.  Establishment - Damaged electrical guarding around live 120 volt outlets was observed in the following areas:  a.  An outlet behind the laser cutting machine is missing a cover and multiple wires are exposed. b.  An outlet adjacent to a metal brake used to power a computer has a damaged cover creating an opening that employees could contact exposed wires.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5844.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  The employer used extension cords in place of permanent wiring in the following locations:  a.  First welding booth on left - a power strip with two extension cords was used to power a speaker and hand tools. b.  Second welding booth on left - a small fridge was powered by an extension cord and power strip. c.  Fourth welding booth - a small fridge was plugged into a power strip and a fan was plugged into an extension cord. d.  Area adjacent to welding booths - the belt sander was plugged into a power strip and  an extension cord. e.  Laser Cutter - An extension cord was used to power a radio under the laser cutter. f.  Paint prep area - multiple extensions cords were used to power microwave, radio, and chargers.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $17189.00 · Current $8595.00 Reduced

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.  Establishment - The employee tasked with painting and sand blasting using a Bullard supplied air respirators and voluntarily wore half  masks air purifying respirators, was not provided a medical evaluation before being allowed to use the respirator in the workplace.  Three other employees in the welding area were observed voluntarily wearing half mask air purifying respirators without a medical evaluation.  DSM Metals was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1417442 citation number 1 item number 1c and was affirmed as a final order on October 10, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 129 Precourt St., Biddeford, Maine 04005.

Issued

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(g)(7): No smoking signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously  posted at all spraying areas.  Establishment - "No Smoking" signs were not in posted by the paint booth or paint preparation areas.