OSHA Inspection: AM GLASS INC.

Issued

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): "Compressed gases." The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.  a) In Yard Outside of the Shop:   On or about 5/10/23, a cylinder of argon was not supported against being knocked over  as required by Section 3.4.4 of the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965  b)  Inside Outdoor Metal Storage Container:   On or about 5/10/23, a cylinder of oxygen and two cylinders of acetylene were supported against being knocked over as required by Section 3.4.4 of the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965.  Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii):Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  a) Storage Container in Yard:   An oxygen cylinder was stored less than a foot away from an acetylene cylinder; on or about 5/10/23.  Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $4000.00 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:    a)  Fabrication Shop and Yard:   Employees operated a propane-powered  Doosan forklift and an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted every 3 years; on or about 5/10/23.

Issued

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $3000.00 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.:  a) Inside Shop:    On or about 5/10/22,   an employee used compress air to blow of dust, dirt from surfaces that had a psi of 115 psi and was not  reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

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)  Fabrication Shop and Storage Areas:    Employees handled and used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to:  Purple Power Industrial Cleaner and Degreaser (Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether), oxygen and acetylene, MIG welding wire , weld-aid nozzle dip (diethanolamine), Sawlution II cutting oil (triethanolamine), CRL Hi Sheen Glass Cleaner (flammable aerosol),  etc. and the employer the employer's written hazard communication program was not implemented for operations occurring at this location; on or about 5/22/23.  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00.

Issued

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1):  Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:   a) a)  Fabrication Shop and Storage Areas:    Employees handled and used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to:  Purple Power Industrial Cleaner and Degreaser (Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether), oxygen and acetylene, MIG welding wire , weld-aid nozzle dip (diethanolamine), Sawlution II cutting oil (triethanolamine), CRL Hi Sheen Glass Cleaner (flammable aerosol),  etc. and the employer did not have safety data sheets in the workplace; on or about 5/10/23  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00.

Issued

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  Fabrication Shop and Storage Areas:    Employees handled and used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to:  Purple Power Industrial Cleaner and Degreaser (Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether), oxygen and acetylene, MIG welding wire , weld-aid nozzle dip (diethanolamine), Sawlution II cutting oil (triethanolamine), CRL Hi Sheen Glass Cleaner (flammable aerosol),  etc. and the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees working in these areas; on or about 5/22/23.   The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00.

Issued

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Inside Shop:   An employee who fabricated parts was exposed to noise levels above above 90 dBA when operating a chop saw and a table saw.  The employer did not develop and implement and noise monitoring  program to determine if the employee was exposed to noise levels above the OSHA Hearing Conservation Action Level 8hr TWA of 85 dBA; on or about 5/22/23.