OSHA Inspection: LANDESTOY & SON AWNING , INC

Issued

Jan 27, 2025

Abate by

Mar 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.39(c)(1): A fire prevention plan was not implemented, which was to include, a list of all major fire hazards, proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials, potential ignition sources and their control, and the type of fire protection equipment necessary to control each major hazard:   On July 31, 2024, at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards due to the employer's lack of fire prevention plan.

Issued

Jan 27, 2025

Abate by

Mar 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.39(d): The employer did not inform employees upon initial assignment to a job of the fire hazards to which they are exposed. The employer did not review with each employee those parts of the fire prevention plan necessary for self-protection, including evacuation drills:   On July 31, 2024, at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards when the employees were not informed about the fire hazards, potential ignition sources and their control, and the type of fire protection equipment necessary to control each major hazard.

Issued

Jan 27, 2025

Abate by

Mar 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $2,128 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(6): In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions were not taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition.  Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat:   (a) On July 29, 2024 at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, employees were exposed to fire hazards hazards when smoking and operating a forklift (Powered Industrial Truck) powered by liquified propane gas (LPG).  (b) On July 31, 2024 at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, employees were exposed to fire hazards hazards when smoking in the warehouse where "UN126" Paint, classified as flammable liquid class 3, was kept in storage.

Issued

Jan 27, 2025

Abate by

Mar 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $1,702 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  On July 31, 2024, at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, employees were exposed to eye irritation hazards when working in an area with aluminum dust without an eyewash station.

Issued

Jan 27, 2025

Abate by

Mar 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $2,128 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(6): A safe distance was not being maintained from the edge of the ramp:  On July 29, 2024, at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, an employee was exposed to fall and struck-by hazards while operating a forklift when trying to back up and turn at the same time without keeping a safe distance from the edge of a ramp.

Issued

Jan 27, 2025

Abate by

Mar 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $1,702 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) On July 31, 2024, at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, employees were exposed to health hazards such as but not limited to eye, respiratory, and skin irritation when a written hazard communication program (HAZCOM) was not developed and implemented to protect workers engaging in manufacturing procedures such as grinding and sanding aluminum pieces, which creates aluminum (combustible) dust.  (b) On July 31, 2024 at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, employees were exposed to health hazards such as but not limited to eye and skin irritation when a written hazard communication program (HAZCOM) was not developed and implemented to protect workers when handling "UN126" Paint, classified as flammable liquid class 3.

Issued

Jan 27, 2025

Abate by

Mar 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $398 · Current $239 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.94(a)(1)(viii): Exhaust Ventilation System for removing contaminated air from a space, did not comprise of two or more of the following elements (a) enclosure or hood (b) duct work (c) dust collecting equipment (d) exhauster (e) discharge stack:   On or about July 31, 2024, at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, employees were exposed to respiratory irritation while grinding and sanding aluminum pieces without an exhaust ventilation system.

Issued

Jan 27, 2025

Abate by

Mar 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes:  On or about August 2, 2024, at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards while using a compressed air hose to clean his face and head without a chip guarding.

Issued

Jan 27, 2025

Abate by

Mar 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $398 · Current $239 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  On or about July 31, 2024, at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, the employer failed perform a personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment for each operation such as welding, grinding, and sanding in the fabrication of aluminum structures.

Issued

Jan 27, 2025

Abate by

Mar 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $398 · Current $239 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(c)(2)(vi)(a): The employer did not provide powered industrial trucks designated as EX for use in an atmosphere in which combustible dust is or may be in suspension continuously, intermittently, or periodically under normal operating conditions, in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures, or where mechanical failure or abnormal operation of machinery or equipment might cause such mixtures to be produced:  On or about July 29, 2024, at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, employees were exposed to fire hazards while operating a forklift that is not designated as EX use in an atmosphere in which combustible dust is present or may be continuously suspended.

Issued

Jan 27, 2025

Abate by

Mar 21, 2025

Penalty

Initial $398 · Current $239 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:   On or about July 29, 2024, at 4747 E. 10th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a forklift, where the tires were significantly worn down and showing signs of missing large portions of the tires ("chunking").