OSHA Inspection: DOUBLE K INC.

Issued

2016-07-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 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:    On or about June 16, 2016, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program when the employer made ear plugs available for Welder/Fabricator employees while the employees welded, cut and grinded on metal in the welding department.

Issued

2016-07-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):    On or about June 16, 2016, the employer did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure for each Lead and Welder/Fabricator employee exposed to chromium (VI) during welding operations on stainless steel.

Issued

2016-07-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i): 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i):  the employer did not provide training and information to ensure that employees could demonstrate knowledge of 29 CFR 1910.1026, and the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program:  On or about June 16, 2016, the employer did not provide information and training to ensure that a Lead employee and Welder/Fabricator employees, who were assigned to weld on stainless steel and would be exposed to chromium (VI), could demonstrate knowledge of 29 CFR 19010.1026, and the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program.  All provisions of 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1) through (2) must be covered by employee training. Key elements include, but are not limited to the following:  1)  Health hazards and symptoms of chromium (VI) 2)  Sources and routes of entry of chromium (VI) 3)  Mean to protect against exposure (including personal hygiene and PPE) 4)  Purpose and scope of the chromium (VI) standard 5)  Description of the medical surveillance program requirements