OSHA Inspection: CHANDLER EQUIPMENT CO.

Issued

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee, who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards, used protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection over the prescription glasses or protective lenses with side shields.   On or about January 28, 2014:  Employees were required to wear safety glasses to protect against eye contact hazards while manufacturing various agricultural equipment parts.  The employer failed to ensure employees who wore prescription glasses were provided adequate eye protection.

Issued

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

Hazardous substances 06850686073115201620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials:  On or about January 28, 2014:  a)  Employees welding to manufacture various farm equipment parts in the Lower Building were exposed to unsanitary conditions as the Quasar Microwave in the break room showed the following levels on a wipe sample:          1)  Copper Fume - 6.5175 micrograms                  2)  Manganese Fume - 7.9999 micrograms          3)  Zinc Oxide Fume - 68.4010 micrograms          4)  Iron Oxide Fume - 710.1300 micrograms  b)  Employees welding to manufacture various farm equipment parts in the Lower Building were exposed to unsanitary conditions as the Freezer in the break room showed the following levels on a wipe sample:          1)  Copper Fume - 5.2450 micrograms          2)  Zinc Oxide Fume - 74.3960 micrograms          3)  Iron Oxide Fume - 338.7500 micrograms  c)  Employees welding to manufacture various farm equipment parts in the Lower Building were exposed to unsanitary conditions as the Soda Machine (Pepsi Button) in the break room showed the following levels on a wipe sample:          1)  Copper Fume - 5.6462 micrograms          2)  Zinc Oxide Fume - 83.7820 micrograms          3)  Iron Oxide Fume - 216.5200 micrograms  d)  Employees welding to manufacture various farm equipment parts in the Lower Building were exposed to unsanitary conditions as the Whirlpool Microwave in the break room showed the following levels on a wipe sample:          1)  Chromic Acid - 0.2394 micrograms          2)  Zinc Oxide Fume - 72.9910 micrograms           3)  Iron Oxide Fume - 241.0800 micrograms  e)  Employees welding to manufacture various farm equipment parts in the Lower Building were exposed to unsanitary conditions as the Breakroom Table showed the following levels on a wipe sample:          1)  Copper Fume - 10.5510 micrograms          2)  Manganese Fume - 51.6270 micrograms          3)  Nickel, Metal - 71.1200 micrograms          4)  Zinc Oxide Fume - 118.3800 micrograms          5)  Iron Oxide Fume - 4454.7000 micrograms          6)  Chromium, Metal - 157.6500 micrograms  f)  Employees welding to manufacture various farm equipment parts in the Lower Building were exposed to unsanitary conditions as the Break Table (left side) in the shop showed the following levels on a wipe sample:          1)  Copper Fume - 6.7731 micrograms          2)  Manganese Fume - 43.5050 micrograms          3)  Nickel, Metal - 71.6540 micrograms          4)  Iron Oxide - 4784.2000 micrograms          5)  Chromium, Metal - 194.2100 micrograms  g)  Employees welding to manufacture various farm equipment parts in the Lower Building were exposed to unsanitary conditions as the Break Table (right side) in the shop showed the following levels on a wipe sample:          1)  Copper Fume - 9.7037 micrograms          2)  Manganese Fume - 59.3380 micrograms          3)  Nickel, Metal - 106.0900 micrograms          4)  Iron Oxide Fume - 8661.3000 micrograms          5)  Chromium, Metal - 314.4100 micrograms

Issued

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:  On or about January 28, 2014:  Employees welding to manufacture various farm equipment parts in the Lower building were exposed to unsanitary conditions as the Whirlpool Microwave in the break room showed 32.5440 micrograms of lead on a wipe sample.

Issued

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(4)(i): Employees were allowed to consume food or beverages at a worksite where chromium (VI) was present; however, the employer did not ensure that the eating and drinking areas were maintained as free as practicable of chromium (VI):  On or about January 28, 2014:  Employees welding to manufacture various farm equipment parts in the Lower building were exposed to unsanitary conditions as the Whirlpool Microwave in the break room showed 0.1245 micrograms of hexavalent chromium on a wipe sample.

Issued

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-14 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:  On or about January 28, 2014:  Employees welding to manufacture various farm equipment parts in the Lower building were exposed to unsanitary conditions as the Whirlpool Microwave in the break room showed 4.7403 micrograms of cadmium on a wipe sample.

Issued

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Where the work permitted, the welder was not enclosed in an individual booth painted with a finish of low reflectivity such as zinc oxide and lamp black, or were not enclosed with noncombustible screens similarly painted.  On or about January 28, 2014:  a)  Main Building - Employees manufacturing various agricultural equipment parts were exposed to eye burns while working in areas where welding is taking place.  The employer failed to ensure welding processes were enclosed as required.  b)  New Shop - Employees manufacturing various agricultural equipment parts were exposed to eye burns while working in areas where welding is taking place.  The employer failed to ensure welding processes were enclosed as required.  c)  Frame/Axle Shop - Employees manufacturing various agricultural equipment parts were exposed to eye burns while working in areas where welding is taking place.  The employer failed to ensure welding processes were enclosed as required.

Issued

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about January 28, 2014:  Employees manufacturing various agricultural equipment parts were exposed to inhalation, skin and eye contact hazards while using chemicals such as but not limited to:  Anti-Spatter, oils, greases, paints, and others.  The employer failed to ensure employees were provided information and training on the hazards of the chemicals in use.

Issued

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not train each employee who is subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level, or for whom the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists, in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1025:  On or about January 28, 2014:  Employees manufacturing various agricultural equipment parts were exposed to skin contact with lead from welding parts.  The employer failed to ensure employees were provided information and training on the hazards of lead.