OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN BAR PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1320.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having one side open, did not have at least one stair railing on the open side:    a)  American Bar Products - On or about December 11, 2013, employees were exposed to fall hazards from a four riser set of steps at the slitter work platform that did not have a stair railing on the open side.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    a)  American Bar Products - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the 3 inch bar line was exposed to continuous noise at 122.6% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 91.4 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 549 minute sampling period.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about December 11, 2013.      b)  American Bar Products - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the 6 inch bar line was exposed to continuous noise at 159.4% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 93.3 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 581 minute sampling period.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about December 11, 2013.      c)  American Bar Products - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the 12 inch bar line was exposed to continuous noise at 116.6% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 91.1 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 572 minute sampling period.  The employer did not develop and implement a representative monitoring program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about December 11, 2013.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:    a)  American Bar Products - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the 3 inch bar line was exposed to continuous noise at 122.6% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 91.4 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 549 minute sampling period.  The employer did not provide audiometric testing for an employee on or about December 11, 2013.      b)  American Bar Products - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the 6 inch bar line was exposed to continuous noise at 159.4% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 93.3 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 581 minute sampling period.  The employer did not provide audiometric testing for an employee  on or about December 11, 2013.      c)  American Bar Products - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the 12 inch bar line was exposed to continuous noise at 116.6% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 91.1 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 572 minute sampling period.  The employer did not provide audiometric testing for an employee on or about December 11, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    a)  American Bar Products - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the 3 inch bar line was exposed to continuous noise at 122.6% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 91.4 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 549 minute sampling period.  The employer did not institute a training program for employees, on or about December 11, 2013.      b)  American Bar Products - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the 6 inch bar line was exposed to continuous noise at 159.4% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 93.3 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 581 minute sampling period.  The employer did not institute a training program for employees, on or about December 11, 2013.      c)  American Bar Products - An employee working as a Machine Operator on the 12 inch bar line was exposed to continuous noise at 116.6% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or a time weighted average of 91.1 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 572 minute sampling period.  The employer did not institute a training program for employees, on or about December 11, 2013.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    Employees shall be informed of the following:  1. The effects of noise on hearing.  2. The purpose of hearing protectors, the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types, and instructions on selection, fitting, use, and care.  3. The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $2000.00 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 ingoing nip points:    a)  American Bar Products - Employees operating the 12 inch edger machine were exposed to in-running nip points from a rotating roller that guides the bar stock into the first set of shavers, exposing the employees to crush and amputation hazards on or about December 11, 2013.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:    a)  American Bar Products - On or about December 11, 2013, employees were using an anti-corrosion oil called Gulf No-Rust-C out of bottles that did not have labeling which provided information such as the product identifier, and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof to at least provide general information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical contained therein.       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the employer's hazard communication program and employee training, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:      a)  American Bar Products - Employees use various chemicals, but not limited to, various welding wires and an anti-corrosion oil called No-Rust, and the employer did not provided effective information and training on the meaning of the hazard communication pictograms as well as safety data sheets as specified in the 2012 Hazard Communication Requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(1), on or about December 11, 2013.       ABATEMENT NOTE:  Employees shall be informed of the following:   1. The requirements of this section;   2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present;   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 hazardous chemical in the work area.    2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise        classified, of the chemicals in the work area.   3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to        be used.   4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped        containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information        and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.