OSHA Inspection: CRYSTAL WINDOW & DOOR SYSTEMS PA, LLC

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,260 · Current $7,260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a) Glass cutting area: On or about August 12, 2024, employees were exposed to fly glass particles while cutting glass panels and throwing excess glass into a recycling bin due to the lack of any face protection.   Corrected during inspection.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:   a) 204 Franklin Valley Road, Dalton, PA 18414: On or about August 12, 2024, the employer did not certify through a document that hazard assessment was completed along with the date of the assessment and the person who completed the assessment.   Corrected during inspection.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,355 · Current $4,355

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.165(e): Manually operated actuation devices for use in conjunction with employee alarms were not unobstructed, conspicuous and readily accessible:  a) 204 Franklin Valley Road, Dalton, PA 18414: On or about August 12, 2024, employees throughout the facility were exposed to fire hazards due to the fire alarm only having on manual operation device located within a locked high-voltage room.  Corrected during inspection.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,355 · Current $4,355

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Sash Corner Cleaner: On or about August 12, 2024, employees were exposed to shock hazards due to relocatable power taps being daisy chained to power pedestal fans.  b) Vinyl 100 Saw (Frame): On or about August 12, 2024, employees were exposed to shock hazards due to a metal 4 gang outlet box being left hanging, unattached to any surface.  Corrected during inspection.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:  a) Reinforcement Area: On or about August 12, 2024, employees were exposed to shock hazards due to flexible cords used to power fans were attached to post that ran the cord overhead.  Corrected during inspection.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Sash Corner Cleaner: On or about August 12, 2024, employees were exposed to shock hazards due to flexible cords used to power fans for more than two months.  b) Reinforcement area: On or about August 12, 2024, employees were exposed to shock hazards due to flexible cords used to power fans for more than two months.  c) 100 Sash Punch: On or about August 12, 2024, employees were exposed to shock hazards due to flexible cords used to power fans for more than two months.  d) Supervisor Booth (Aluminum Patio): On or about August 12, 2024, employees were exposed to shock hazards due to flexible cords used to power fans for more than two months.  Corrected during inspection.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,355 · Current $4,355

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) 300 End Mill: On or about August 12, 2024, employees were exposed to shock hazards due to a flexible cord used to attach a foot pedal due to a broken strain relief device.  Corrected during inspection.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) 204 Franklin Valley Road, Dalton, PA 18414: On or about August 12, 2024, employees used chemicals such as but not limited to acetone, ethanol, n-Propyl Acetate, and isopropanol when cleaning glass used for manufacturing windows and doors and the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program.  Corrected during inspection.

Issued

Nov 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  a) 204 Franklin Valley Road, Dalton, PA 18414: On or about August 12, 2024, employees used chemicals such as but not limited to acetone, ethanol, n-Propyl Acetate, and isopropanol when cleaning glass used for manufacturing windows and doors and the employer did not develop a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present and which referenced the safety data sheet.  Corrected during inspection.