OSHA Inspection: FRAMEWORKS

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:     The employer does not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels, or equivalently, a dose of fifty percent.         a. This violation was observed on or about May 15, 2013 in the production area at the saw where a saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 99.8% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (85 dBA).  The equivalent dBA level of 99.8% is approximately 89.9 dBA.       b. This violation was observed on or about May 15, 2013 in the production area at the punch press where the operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 105.9% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (85 dBA).  The equivalent dBA level of 105.9% is approximately 90.4 dBA.       c. This violation was observed on or about May 15, 2013 in the production area at the notch press where the operator was exposed to continuous noise levels at 83% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (85 dBA).  The equivalent dBA level of 83% is approximately 88.6 dBA.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jul 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:     The employer does not protect employees from the hazards created by rotating parts of machinery.  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the production area where an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard when operating the Strike punch that had an unguarded rotating part.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are protected from ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jul 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):     The employer does not protect employees from the point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury.         a. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the production area where an employee was exposed to a crushed-by hazard when operating the FYCO Tool and Die hinge jam punch press that had an unguarded point of operation.       b. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the production area where an employee was exposed to a crushed-by hazard when operating the Danly Notch Press, unit 13 that had an unguarded point of operation.       c. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the production area where an employee was exposed to a crushed-by hazard when operating the Danly Notch Press, unit 14 that had an unguarded point of operation.       d. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the production area where an employee was exposed to a crushed-by hazard when operating the Strike Punch unit 16, that had an unguarded point of operation.       e. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the production area where an employee was exposed to a crushed-by hazard when operating the Full Rotational Press, unit 10 that had an unguarded point of operation.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are protected from the points of operation of all machinery.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jul 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):     The employer does not guard pulleys which are 7 feet or less from the floor or working platform.       a. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the production area where an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard when operating a Danly Notch Press, unit 13, that had 2 exposed pulleys.         b. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the production area where an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard when operating a Danly Notch Press, unit 14, that had 2 exposed pulleys.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all pulleys are guarded.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jul 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:     The employer does not guard runs of belts that are 7 feet or less from the floor level.       a. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the production area where an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard when operating a Danly Notch Press, unit 13, that had an exposed belt.         b. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the production area where an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard when operating a Danly Notch Press, unit 14, that had an exposed belt.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all belts are guarded.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 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.:     The employer does not reduce compressed air used for cleaning to less than 30 p.s.i. (pounds per square inch).         a. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the production area at the Whirlwind unit 19 cutter where employees are exposed to a struck-by hazard when using an air gun to clear metal shavings from the work area.  The pressure at the air gun was measured to be 51 p.s.i.       b. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the Door Area near a drill press where employees are exposed to a struck-by hazard when using an air gun to clear metal shavings from the work area.  The pressure at the air gun was measured to be 80 p.s.i.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all compressed air used for cleaning is reduced to 30 p.s.i. or less.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:     The employer does not provide and maintain sufficient access about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the Customer Pickup Area where employees are exposed to trip hazards when working around electrical panels that are being blocked by boxes, a work station table, and framing material.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to maintain sufficient access about all electrical equipment.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  The employer does not train and evaluate each powered industrial truck operator.  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013 in the warehouse when employees were operating forklifts without having been trained and evaluated.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are trained and evaluated on forklift operations.