OSHA Inspection: RELIABLE ENGINEERING LLC

Issued

Jan 3, 2025

Abate by

Feb 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $427 · Current $427

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1):The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  The employer did not provide abatement certification for the citations that were issued May 08, 2024.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,084 · Current $3,042 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:  On or about January 23, 2024, employees voluntarily utilized 3M Ultimate FX elastomeric full-face respirators and the employer had not established and implemented a written program that included medical evaluations and training which covered information on respirator cleaning, maintenance and storage.  RELIABLE ENGINEERING, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1663309, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2a, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 21, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 600 N DIVISION STREET, CHENOA, ILLINOIS 61726.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

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:  On or about January 23, 2024, employees voluntarily utilized 3M Ultimate FX elastomeric full-face respirators and the employer had not provided a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use the respirator.  RELIABLE ENGINEERING, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1663309, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2b, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 21, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 600 N DIVISION STREET, CHENOA, ILLINOIS 61726.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  On or about January 23, 2024, employees voluntarily utilized 3M Ultimate FX elastomeric full-face respirators and the employer had provided effective training and information that included the following:  a.	Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator, b.	What limitations and capabilities of the respirator are, c.	How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions, d.	How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator, e.	What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, f.	How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirator, and  g.	General requirements of this section.  RELIABLE ENGINEERING, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.134(k), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1663309, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2c, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 21, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 600 N DIVISION STREET, CHEONA, ILLINOIS 61726.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,084 · Current $0 Reduced

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:  On or about January 23, 2024, employees worked with hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to, Cal Prep 73 and 1E1950/52A yellow powder coating, and the employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals used in their work areas.  RELIABLE ENGINEERING, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1663309, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4b, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 21, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 600 N DIVISION STREET, CHENOA, ILLINOIS 61726.