OSHA Inspection: CHIAPPA FIREARMS, LTD.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a)  The employer did not perform an adequate PPE hazard assessment for employees in that the mandatory PPE did not include protection against the hazards of lead exposure in the shooting range and while assembling and cleaning guns.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 15919135C141

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:    (a)  The employer did not certify in writing that PPE hazard analyses had been performed for employees who were exposed to lead, dust and other hazards while assembling, repairing and test firing small arms and cleaning the gun range and other parts of the facility.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1): Employee(s) were exposed to lead at concentrations greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air averaged over an eight-hour period:    (a)  On or about December 3, 2013, an employee was exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.61 mg/m3 or 1,220% of the OSHA PEL in a 60 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 420 minutes not sampled, while changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range.  The employee was wearing a tight fitting North 7700 respirator with P100 cartridges and an assigned protection factor (APF) of 10, so the maximum use concentration was 0.5 mg/m3.     (b)  On or about December 3, 2013, an employee was exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.78 mg/m3 or 1,560% of the OSHA PEL in a 326 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 154 minutes not sampled, while test firing guns and changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range. The employee was wearing a tight fitting North 7700 respirator with P100 cartridges and an assigned protection factor (APF) of 10, so the maximum use concentration was 0.5 mg/m3.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2): An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:    (a)  On or about December 3, 2013, an employee was exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.61 mg/m3 or 1,220% of the OSHA PEL in a 60 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 420 minutes not sampled, while changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range.     (b)  On or about December 3, 2013, an employee was exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.78 mg/m3 or 1,560% of the OSHA PEL in a 326 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 154 minutes not sampled, while test firing guns and changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(ii): Written compliance programs for lead did not include the required sections:    (a)  A description of each operation in which lead is emitted; e.g. machinery used, material processed, controls in place, crew size, employee job responsibilities, operating procedures and maintenance practices;    (b) A description of the specific means that will be employed to achieve compliance, including engineering plans and studies used to determine methods selected for controlling exposure to lead;    (c) A report of the technology considered in meeting the permissible exposure limit;    (d) Air monitoring data which documents the source of lead emissions;    (e) A detailed schedule for implementation of the program, including documentation such as copies of purchase orders for equipment, construction contracts, etc.;    (f) A work practice program which includes items required under paragraphs (g), (h) and (i) of this regulation;    (g) An administrative control schedule required by paragraph (e)(6), if applicable;    (h) Other relevant information.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(iv): Written compliance programs for lead were not revised and updated annually to reflect the current status of the program:    (a)  The written Chiappa Firearms, Ltd. Lead Exposure and Removal Safety Program had not been reviewed and updated at least annually to include changes to work rules, PPE and procedures, such as removal of the "sticky mat", the use of respiratory protection and Tyvek suits, and personal hygiene practices.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(4)(i): When ventilation was used to control exposure to lead, measurements which demonstrate the effectiveness of the system in controlling exposure were not made at least every three months:    (a)  The employer had not measured the effectiveness of the ventilation system in the shooting range, where employees were exposed to lead above the OSHA PEL while working on the bullet catchers, and did not have any records from previous managers of any ventilation measurements.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:    (a)  On or about December 3, 2013, a wipe sample taken from the blower handle in the shooting range indicated 1996.0 micrograms (ug) of lead contamination present.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(2)(ii): Shoveling, sweeping or brushing methods were used to remove lead accumulations where vacuuming or other equally effective methods were available and feasible:     (a)  Employees who cleaned the shooting range swept the dust from the floor with a broom and shoveled it into a bin.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(3)(i): Employee(s) exposed to lead in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL), without regard to the use of respirators, were not required to shower at the end of the work shift:    (a)  On or about December 3, 2013, an employee was exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.61 mg/m3 or 1,220% of the OSHA PEL in a 60 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 420 minutes not sampled, while changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range and was not required to shower at the end of the shift .     (b)  On or about December 3, 2013, an employee was exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.78 mg/m3 or 1,560% of the OSHA PEL in a 326 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 154 minutes not sampled, while test firing guns and changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range and was not required to shower at the end of the shift.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(3)(ii): Shower facilities, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(3), were not provided for employee(s) exposed to lead in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL), without regard to the use of respirators:     (a)  On or about December 3, 2013, shower facilities were not provided for one employee who was exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.61 mg/m3 or 1,220% of the OSHA PEL in a 60 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 420 minutes not sampled, while changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range and another employee who was exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.78 mg/m3 or 1,560% of the OSHA PEL in a 326 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 154 minutes not sampled, while  firing guns and changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(4)(ii): Lunchroom facilities for employees exposed to lead in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL), without regard to the use of respirators, were not provided with a temperature controlled, positive pressure, filtered air supply:    (a)  The lunch or break facility was located in an open area near the shooting range that was not provided with temperature controlled, positive pressure, filtered air supply, where employees were exposed to airborne lead at up to 1560% of the PEL.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(4)(iii): Employee(s) exposed to lead in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL), without regard to the use of respirators, were not required to wash their hands and face prior to eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics:    (a)  For employees who on or about December 3, 2013, were exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.61 mg/m3 or 1,220% of the OSHA PEL in a 60 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 420 minutes not sampled and at an 8 hour TWA of 0.78 mg/m3 or 1,560% of the OSHA PEL in a 326 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 154 minutes not sampled, while firing guns and changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(4)(iv): Employees entering lunchroom facilities with protective work clothing or equipment were not required to remove surface lead dust by vacuuming, downdraft booth, or other cleaning method(s).    (a)  The employer did not require lead dust to be removed from work clothes for employees who on or about December 3, 2013, were exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.61 mg/m3 or 1,220% of the OSHA PEL in a 60 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 420 minutes not sampled and at an 8 hour TWA of 0.78 mg/m3 or 1,560% of the OSHA PEL in a 326 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 154 minutes not sampled, while firing guns and changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range before they enetered break areas.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not make available biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels at least every 6 months to each affected employee:    (a)  On or about December 3, 2013, an employee was exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.61 mg/m3 or 1,220% of the OSHA PEL in a 60 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 420 minutes not sampled, while changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range and was only provided with annual blood testing for lead and ZPP.     (b)  On or about December 3, 2013, an employee was exposed to airborne lead at an 8 hour TWA of 0.78 mg/m3 or 1,560% of the OSHA PEL in a 326 minute sampling period with a value of zero added for the 154 minutes not sampled, while test firing guns and changing the face plate on the bullet catchers in the shooting range and was only provided with annual blood testing for lead and ZPP.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(2)(i)(B): The employer discontinued or decreased the biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoprohyrin levels to employees whose last blood sample indicated a blood lead level at or above 40 micrograms per 100 grams of whole blood prior to two consecutive blood samples and analyses that indicated a blood lead level below 40 mictrograms per 100 grams of whole blood:    (a)  On or about December 10, 2012, an employee received blood testing results of 42 mcg/dl  lead and 56 mcg/dl ZPP.  The employee was retested on April 9, 2013, and had results of 28 mcg/dl  lead and 34 mcg/dl ZPP.  No additional testing was performed and the employee no longer works for Chiappa Firearms.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:    (a)  Housekeeping employees who cleaned the break area, offices and restrooms, where lead contamination was found on surfaces throughout the facility, such as door knobs, break tables, coffee pots and the smoking area key, had not been informed of the hazards of lead exposure or the requirements of the OSHA Lead Standard 1910.1025.      (b)  Administrative employees and managers who did not work directly with lead, but worked in the facility where lead contamination was found on surfaces throughout the facility, had not been informed of the hazards of lead exposure or the requirements of the OSHA Lead Standard 1910.1025.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(iv): A training program was not repeated at least annually for each employee subject to lead exposure at or above the action level, or for whom the possibility of skin or eye irritation existed:    (a)  Assemblers, gunsmiths, housekeeping employees, administrative employees and managers who were exposed to lead in the workplace were not provided with annual refresher training.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(v): Employees exposed to lead at or above the action level, or for whom the possibility of skin or eye irritation existed, were not informed of the required elements in section (l)(1)(v)(A) thru (G):    (a)  The content of this standard and its appendices;    (b) The specific nature of the operations which could result in exposure to lead above the action level;    (c) The purpose, proper selection, fitting, use, and limitations of respirators;    (d) The purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program, and the medical removal protection program including information concerning the adverse health effects associated with excessive exposure to lead (with particular attention to the adverse reproductive effects on both males and females);    (e) The engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee's job assignment;    (f) The contents of any compliance plan in effect; and    (g) Instructions to employees that chelating agents should not routinely be used to remove lead from their bodies and should not be used at all except under the direction of a licensed physician;     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii): The employer did not include lead in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200), and the employer did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of lead and to safety data sheets, and that employees were trained on lead in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section.    (a)  The employer did not have a written hazard communication program and did not train employees on the hazards of the chemicals they worked with, such as lead, cadmium and dust.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0230073115919135C141

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)  The employer did not have a written hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as lead, cadmium, antimony, copper, dust, denatured alcohol, and paint thinner.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0230073115919135C141

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:    (a)  The employer did not provide hazard communication training for employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as lead, cadmium, antimony, copper, dust, denatured alcohol, and paint thinner.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a):  The employer did not use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 form is called the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, the 300-A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and the OSHA 301 form is called the Injury and Illness Incident Report:    (a)  The employer did not record an employee injury in August 2013, which required sutures to close a laceration wound on an employee's finger that resulted from accidental contact with a knife while opening a box.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15919135C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:    (a)  On or about December 3, 2013, the employer provided two employees with physical evaluations, fit testing and training and required them to wear North 7700 tight fitting facepiece respirators while cleaning the bullet catchers in the shooting range, but did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures, including choosing an appropriate respirator for the exposure level.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(2)(i): The employer did not monitor employee exposures to cadmium:    (a)  On or about December 3, 2013, 1.2 micrograms (ug) of cadmium was found in one wipe sample taken from the handle of the main power control to the ventilation system in the shooting range.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)

Issued

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(k)(1): Surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of cadmium:    (a)  On or about December 3, 2013, 1.2 micrograms (ug) of cadmium was found in one wipe sample taken from the handle of the main power control to the ventilation system in the shooting range.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)