OSHA Inspection: AIR MOVEMENT, INC

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to stuck-by and crush-by hazards:   a) Finishing Department (Storage Racks): On or about May 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer required employees to work and place materials/products by forklifts onto industrial storage rack systems; exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:)   a) Production Areas (Facility - Fabrication/Finishing Department): On or about May 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for employees performing service and maintenance activities such as but not limited to "end of day" equipment cleaning on the AccurShear (Model No.: 625010 Serial No.: 6637).

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:   a) Production Areas (Facility - Fabrication/Finishing Department): On or about May 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that an energy control program (Lock Out/Tag Out-LOTO) training was not provided to employees performing service and maintenance activities such as but not limited to "end of day" equipment cleaning on the AccurShear (Model No.: 625010 Serial No.: 6637).

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) Fabrication Department (AccurPress Area): On or about May 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that point of operation guarding was not provided to employees performing metal press operations for production on the AccurPress (Model No.: 710010, Serial No.: 12062).  b) Fabrication Department (AccurShear Area): On or about May 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that point of operation guarding was not provided to employees performing metal press operations for production on the AccurShear (Model No.: 625010, Serial No.: 6637).

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4).  a)  Production Area (Fabrication/Finishing Departments): On or about May 08, 2022, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to use  4.5" disc grinders with the guard removed to perform deburring operations.

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Where the work permitted, the welder was not enclosed in an individual booth painted with a finish of low reflectivity such as zinc oxide and lamp black, or was enclosed with noncombustible screens similarly painted.  Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields or were required to wear appropriate goggles.    a)  Production Area (Fabrication Department): On or about May 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to arc welding rays, in that welding screens or shields did not enclose welding activities while employees were walking or working adjacent to those areas.

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 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:  a) Facility: On or about May 08,  2023, and at times prior, the employer failed to conduct the required personal protective equipment  (PPE) hazard assessment of the work areas to ensure employees were required to use adequate PPE.

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Production Areas (Facility - Forklift Operations):  On or about May 08, 2023, and at times prior, training was not provided to employees operating forklifts while loading and unloading materials during production activities.

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 inches), whichever was greater:  a) Fabrication Department (Plasma Table Area/Fixed Dust Abatement Tube): On or about May 08, 2023, and times prior, the employer failed to keep a clear an unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in front of an electrical safety (knife) switch box was not kept for employees use during an emergency response.  b) Fabrication Department (Hypertherm Area): On or about May 08, 2023, and times prior, the employer failed to keep a clear an unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in front of an electrical safety (knife) switch box was not kept for employees use during an emergency response.  c) Fabrication Department (Quincy Compressor Area): On or about May 08, 2023, and times prior, the employer failed to keep a clear an unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in front of an electrical safety (knife) switch box was not kept for employees use during an emergency response.

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Fabrication Department (Plasma Table Area/Fixed Dust Abatement Tube): On or about May 08, 2023, and times prior, the employer failed to effectively close unused knockout hole(s) and opening(s) in a Siemens General Duty Safety Switch box.  b) Fabrication Department (Quincy Compressor Area): On or about May 08, 2023, and times prior, the employer failed to effectively close unused knockout hole(s) and opening(s) in General Electrical Safety Switch box.

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   a) Fabrication Department (Quincy Compressor Area/Outlet - 220VAC): On or about May 08, 2023, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that a faceplate or cover was missing on the 220VAC outlet box for employee performing welding and other metal shop activities.

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Facility: On or about May 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, fire hazards and explosion hazards in that employer failed to ensure that a written hazard communication program was developed, implemented, and/or maintained at the workplace for hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Propane (Dimethylmethane ),  and Argon (UN1951) throughout the facility.

Issued

Sep 19, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Facility: On or about May 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer failed to provide effective information and training for hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Propane (Dimethylmethane ),  and Argon (UN1951) where employees were required to work at or near on a daily basis.