OSHA Inspection: OERLIKON BALZERS COATING USA, INC.

Issued

Feb 23, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,185 · Current $5,185

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:  Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.  a)  Bead Blast Area - On or about 2/8/2024, an employee was required by the employer to wear an N95 filtering face-piece respirators while working in the Bead Blasting Room.   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.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 23, 2024

Abate by

Mar 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a)  Bead Blast Area - On or about 2/8/2024, an employee was required by the employer to wear an N95 filtering face-piece respirator while working in the Bead Blast Room.  The employee was not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 23, 2024

Abate by

Mar 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  a) Bead Blast Area - On or about 2/8/2024, employees were required by the employer to wear N95 filtering face-piece respirators while working in the Bead Blast Room. Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace.   Employer shall ensure each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:        Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;        What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;         How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;         How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;         What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;         How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and the general requirements of this section.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 23, 2024

Abate by

Apr 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,185 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.   a) Bead Blast Area - On or about 2/8/2024, an employee who works with materials such as, but not limited to, glass bead (containing glass oxide), carbon, and aluminum oxide was not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.  Employees shall be informed of the following:  1) The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety      Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the      work area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,     emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety      Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED