OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN FLUX & METAL

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

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:    Representative noise monitoring was not conducted in the area where an employee had the following exposure:    a) Flux Department - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 107.6% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 414 minutes during one shift on 1/22/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Reduction Department - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 66.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 466 minutes during one shift on 1/22/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

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:    Audiometric testing was not provided for the employee with the following exposure:    a) Flux Department - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 107.6% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 414 minutes during one shift on 1/22/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Reduction Department - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 66.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 466 minutes during one shift on 1/22/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

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:    Noise training was not provided for the employee with the following exposure:    a) Flux Department - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 107.6% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 414 minutes during one shift on 1/22/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Reduction Department - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 66.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 466 minutes during one shift on 1/22/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:    a) Establishment - Employees were not informed that spaces on site including, but not limited to the bag houses and the space beneath the bottom of the conveyor in the Flux Department, and the blenders were permit required confined spaces. On or about 12/22/14.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.    NOTE: A sign reading DANGER-PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER or using other similar language would satisfy the requirement for a sign.

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:    a) Flux Department - A written permit required confined space entry program was neither developed nor implemented. Employees entered permit required confined spaces including, but not limited to the bag house and the pit beneath the bottom of the conveyor. On or about 12/13/14.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) Production areas - A site specific written lockout program was not developed. Employees maintained and cleaned equipment including, but not limited to furnaces, conveyors, blenders, crushers, the 75 ton press, and bag houses. On or about 12/22/14.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    a) Production areas - Lockout training meeting the requirements of the standard   was not provided for employees who performed job duties requiring lockout on equipment including, but not limited to furnaces, conveyors, blenders, crushers, the 75 ton press, and bag houses. On or about 12/22/14.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1071.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a) Maintenance shop - The tool rest on the Baldor 1800 rpm bench grinder (cat # 7306) was adjusted to approximately 3/4 inch from the left grinding wheel. On or about 12/22/14.

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 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.:    a) ARC department at entrance to the reduction department - The air pressure at the nozzle of a compressed air hose used by employees to clean themselves was approximately 80 p.s.i. On or about 12/22/14.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a) Maintenance shop - The tongue guard on the Baldor 1800 rpm bench grinder (cat # 7306) was adjusted to approximately 1/2 inch from the left grinding wheel. On or about 12/22/14.    American Flux and Metal was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 331306, citation number 1, item number 3, and was affirmed as a final order on 5/30/12, with respect to a workplace located at 352 East Fleming Pike, Winslow, New Jersey 08095.

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  a) Flux Department - Three North 5500 negative pressure half mask respirators were not stored in closed containers. They were hanging on the wall and were covered by dust on both their inner and outer surfaces. On or about 1/22/15.  b) ARC Department - A North 5500 negative pressure half mask respirators was not stored in a closed container. It was hanging on the wall and was covered by dust on both its inner and outer surfaces. On or about 12/22/14.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(v): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for respirator maintenance and storage:    a) Flux Department - Effective training in the proper storage of respirators was not provided. Three North 5500 negative pressure half mask respirators were not stored in closed containers. They were hanging on the wall and were covered by dust on both their inner and outer surfaces. On or about 1/22/15.  b) ARC Department - Effective training in the proper storage of respirators was not provided. A North 5500 negative pressure half mask respirators was not stored in a closed container. It was hanging on the wall and was covered by dust on both its inner and outer surfaces. On or about 12/22/14.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.