OSHA Inspection: TRANSPORTATION & TRANSIT ASSOCIATES SYSTEMS, LLC

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $3742.00

Hazardous substances 91309135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(c): An employee(s) was exposed to respirable and total dust in excess of the 8-hour time weighted average limits of 5 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) and 15 mg/m3 respectively, listed in Table Z-3:      a) Abrasive blast cleaning room, on or about 8/23/16: An abrasive blaster who performed abrasive blasting operations was  exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA)  of 39 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of respirable dust or 7.8 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5 mg/m3, during the 480 minute sampling period.     b) Abrasive blast cleaning room, on or about 7/14/16: An abrasive blaster who performed abrasive blasting operations was  exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA)  of 370 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of respirable dust or 24.7 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 15 mg/m3, during the 404 minute sampling period. A zero increment was included for the 76 minutes not sampled.       Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8730.00 · Current $5238.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:      a) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: The employer did not administer a hearing conservation program for employees at the facility who weld , air arc and plasma cut. Representative sampling by OSHA showed that an employee in welding area during air arc-ing was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 152.4 %  of the dose for the permissible exposure limit (PEL). The equivalent dBA for the 152.4 % is 93 dBA calculated as an 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. Sampling was done for 384 minutes with a zero increment included for 96 minutes not sampled.     Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by an employee who is required by 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) to wear personal protective equipment:   a)  Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: Hearing protection was not worn by an employee in area where welding, air arc-ing and plasma cutting was performed. Representative sampling by OSHA showed that an employee in welding area during air arc-ing was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 152.4 %  of the dose for the permissible exposure limit (PEL). The equivalent dBA for the 152.4 % is 93 dBA calculated as an 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. Sampling was done for 384 minutes with a zero increment included for 96 minutes not sampled.   b) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: Hearing protection was not worn by an employee of a contractor in area where welding , air arc-ing and plasma cutting was performed. Representative sampling by OSHA showed that an employee in welding area during air arc-ing was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 152.4 %  of the dose for the permissible exposure limit (PEL). The equivalent dBA for the 152.4 % is 93 dBA calculated as an 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. Sampling was done for 384 minutes with a zero increment included for 96 minutes not sampled.  Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $2993.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9): Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity:      a) Spray painting area, on or about 7/14/16: Spray painters transferring Axalta 105, a flammable solvent, from a 55 gallon drum into a 2 1/2 gallon pail did not bond containers by interconnecting the drum with the pail.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $2993.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:      a) Wash room, on or about 7/14/16: Employees were not trained on protective eyewear such as goggles, to use when working with Dujel 1200,a corrosive cleaner containing sodium hydroxide.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:   a) Wash room, on or about 7/14/16: Protective eyewear such as goggles were not worn when using Dujel 1200, a corrosive cleaner containing sodium hydroxide.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use  a) Wash room, on or about 7/14/16: An eyewash was not provided for employees that work with Dujel 1200, a corrosive cleaner containing sodium hydroxide.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8730.00 · Current $5238.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The respiratory protection program was not updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affected respirator use:      a) Throughout the facility, on or about 8/3/16: The site respiratory protection program had not been updated in 5 years. The lack of an updated program did not account for hazards including, but not limited to, manganese, copper and iron oxide overexposures. The program was deficient in the following was not documented:          1) Fit-testing procedures for air purifying half mask respirators,      2) updated respiration selection to include spray painters,      3) updating respirator selection procedures for welders, for whom respirators are provided,      4) procedures for inspecting supplied air for sandblasters,      5) filter changing schedule for DelMonox filtering system used with supplied air,      6) procedures for regularly evaluating the program including use of employee feedback

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 073115201620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:      a) Throughout the facility, on or about 7/14/16: Monitoring for exposure was not performed for employees including, but not limited to those MIG welding, TIG welding, plasma cutting, air-arcing, sand blasting and spray painting.    b) Throughout the facility, on or about 7/14/16: Monitoring for exposure was not performed for employees of contractors under the control of TTA including, but not limited to those performing MIG welding during maintenance and repair work.    c) Abrasive blast cleaning room, on or about 7/14/16: Monitoring for exposure was not performed for employees including, but not limited to, those performing abrasive blast operations on coated rail car parts.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0731152016202587

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:      a) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: Medical evaluations for respirator use were not performed for employees wearing air purifying respirators half mask respirators while performing operations including, but not limited to, air arc-ing and MIG welding.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0731152016202587

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:      a) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: Fit-testing on respirators was not performed for employees wearing air purifying respirators half mask respirators while performing operations including, but not limited to, air arc-ing and MIG welding.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 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 face piece and exhalation valve:  a) Table outside sand blasting room, On or about 7/14/16: Supplied air hoods when not in use were stored, unprotected from air contaminants, on the table outside the sandblasting room.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iv): The employer did not ensure that the person authorized to perform the necessary sorbent bed and filter changes filled out a tag indicating by the signature and date that maintenance changes were performed:   a) Sand Blast booth, on or about 8/3/16: Tags or some other means did not identify when filter were last changed on the Del Monox system used for filtering plant air.     abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0731152016202587

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:      a) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: Training on respirators was not performed for employees wearing air purifying respirators half mask respirators while performing operations including, but not limited to, air arc-ing and MIG welding.    b) Sandblasting area, on or about 8/3/16: Information on supplied air systems was not performed for employees wearing supplied air hoods while performing blasting operations.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1): Evaluations of the workplace were not conducted to ensure the written respiratory protection program was being effectively implemented:      a) Throughout the facility, on or about 8/3/16: The respirator program, in existence for 5 years, was not evaluated to verify effective implementation. Implementation was lacking in that the following were deficient        1) Fit-testing procedures for air purifying half mask respirators were not mentioned,      2) respiration selection did not include spray painters,      3) respirator selection procedures did not include welders, for whom respirators are provided,      4) procedures for inspecting supplied air for sandblasters were not included,      5) filter changing schedule for DelMonox filtering system used with supplied air was not mentioned, and      6) procedures for regularly evaluating the program including use of employee feedback was not included.    abatement certification must be submiited for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7482.00 · Current $4489.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(b): Abrasive blast cleaning nozzle(s) were not equipped with an operating valve which had to be held open manually:      a) Sand blast room, on or about 7/14/16: Sand blasters were blasting with an abrasive blast gun that was not equipped with a valve required to be manually held open.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7482.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A): During arc welding or arc cutting operations, helpers or attendants were not provided with proper eye protection:    a) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: A quality control inspector observing a contractor MIG welding was not provided with shaded eyewear to protect against welding rays.        Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:      a) Welding area, on or about 7/14/16: Welding screen were not set up to protect passersby and other employee working in welding area from exposure to welding rays.    b) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: Welding screen were not set up to protect passersby and other employee working in welding area from exposure to welding rays.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8730.00 · Current $5238.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0731152016202587

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iii): Local exhaust or general ventilating systems were not provided and arranged to keep the amount of toxic fumes, gases, or dusts below the maximum allowable concentration as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1000:    a) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 44 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of total dust or 2.9 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 15 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period. Ventilation used was arranged in such a manner so as to draw air contaminants into the employees breathing zone.    b) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 32 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of iron oxide fume or 3.2 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 10 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period.  Ventilation used was arranged in such a manner so as to draw air contaminants into the employees breathing zone.      c)) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 0.3 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of copper fume or 3.0 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.1 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period.  Ventilation used was arranged in such a manner so as to draw air contaminants into the employees breathing zone.    d) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 5.6 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of manganese fume or 1.1 times the Ceiling limit  of 5.0 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period. Ventilation used was arranged in such a manner so as to draw air contaminants into the employees breathing zone.    Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iv): The employer did not ensure that each employee is trained in accordance to the provisions of 1910.1200:  a) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 44 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of total dust or 2.9 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 15 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period. Welders were not trained on the hazards of the chemicals to which they are exposed.  b) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 32 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of iron oxide fume or 3.2 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 10 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period. Welders were not trained on the hazards of the chemicals to which they are exposed.  c)) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 0.3 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of copper fume or 3.0 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.1 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period. Welders were not trained on the hazards of the chemicals to which they are exposed.  d) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 5.6 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of manganese fume or 1.1 times the Ceiling limit  of 5.0 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period. Welders were not trained on the hazards of the chemicals to which they are exposed.  Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(1): Workmen assigned to operate or maintain arc welding equipment were not acquainted with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.254(d) and 29 CFR 1910.252(a), (b), and (c):  a) Welding area, on or about 7/14/16: Employees operating MIG, TIG, Flux core, plasma cutting and, arc-ing equipment were not trained on nor acquainted with the welding standard requirements as contained in 29 CFR 1910.254(d) and 252(a), (b) and (c ) including information on the proper use of ventilation equipment, eye protection and special requirements for welding on metals containing hazardous alloys such as cadmium, zinc and lead.  b) Fabrication area, on or about 7/14/16: Employees operating MIG and TIG equipment were not trained on nor acquainted with the welding standard requirements as contained in 29 CFR 1910.254(d) and 252(a), (b) and (c ) including information on the proper use of ventilation equipment, eye protection and special requirements for welding on metals containing hazardous alloys.  Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(1): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of manganese fume listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the ceiling concentration of 5 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3):    a) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 5.6 mg/m3 of manganese fume or 1.1 times the ceiling concentration of 5 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period. Ventilation used was arranged in such a manner so as to draw air contaminants into the employees breathing zone.        Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 073115202587

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of total particulate, iron oxide fume and copper fume listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration of 15 milligrams per cubic meter(mg/m3), 10 mg/m3 and 0.1 mg/m3 respectively:      a) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 44 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of total dust or 2.9 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 15 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period. Ventilation used was arranged in such a manner so as to draw air contaminants into the employees breathing zone.    b) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 32 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of iron oxide fume or 3.2 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 10 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period.     c) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: An employee performing air arc-ing was exposed to 0.3 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of copper fume or 3.0 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.1 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period.       Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(ii): The employer's hazard communication program did not include methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employees during the workplace's normal operations and in foreseeable emergencies:   a) Welding area, on or about 8/3/16: TTA did not inform welders of LMC Contractors performing maintenance and repair work of the hazards of prolonged maintenance welding activity for an entire shift of the hazards associated with materials being welded nor did TTA provide ventilation for the control of such hazards. The written hazard communication program did not address communication of hazards to employees of outside employers.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $2993.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire;     a) Cylinder receiving area near loading dock, in the back of the welding area, on or about 7/14/16: Four oxygen cylinders were stored next to three acetylene cylinders and within 15 feet from five propane cylinders.      Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2245.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

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) Sandblasting area, on or about 7/14/16: Exposure monitoring for  lead was not performed for employees blasting coated rail car parts.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

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) Sandblasting area, on or about 7/14/16: Employees exposed to lead during blasting of coated rail car parts were not provided with information contained in appendices A and B of the Lead Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1025.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2245.00 Reduced

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):    a) Welding fabrication shop, on or about 7/14/16: An exposure determination for exposure to chromium VI was not performed for employees in fabrication area performing operations on stainless steel including, but not limited to, welding and grinding.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1): The employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to chromium (VI) were provided with information and training as required by the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200:  a) Welding fabrication shop, on or about 7/14/16: A welder in fabrication shop was exposed to an eight hour time weighted of chromium (VI) at 1.7 micrograms per cubic meter (MicG/CM) during the 480 minute time period. Employees were not provided with information and training on the hazards of working with chrome (VI).  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $3742.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0490C142

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(1)(i): The employer did not determine whether any employee was exposed to cadmium at or above the action level:      a) Sand blasting area, on or about 7/14/16: A sandblaster was exposed to .0042 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of cadmium or 1.7 times the action level of .0025 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period. No monitoring to assess exposure levels was performed by the company.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0490C142

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who were or potentially were exposed to cadmium at or above the action level on 30 or more days per year (twelve consecutive months):    a) Sand blasting area, on or about 7/14/16: A sandblaster was exposed to .0042 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of cadmium or 1.7 times the action level of .0025 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period. Blasters were not provided with medical surveillance.    Abaement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0490C142

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(i): The employer did not institute a training program for all employees who were potentially exposed to cadmium, ensure employee participation in the program, and maintain a record of the contents of such program:  a) Sand blasting area, on or about 7/14/16: A sandblaster was exposed to .0042 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of cadmium or 1.7 times the action level of .0025 mg/m3 during the 480 minute sampling period. Blasters were not provided with training on cadmium.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $2993.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i): Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure:      a) Fabrication shop, on or about 8/3/16: Representative air sampling was not provided for fabricators using Weld Kleen HD anti-spatter containing methylene chloride.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(i)(2): It was reasonably foreseeable that an employee's eyes may contact solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater methylene chloride and the employer did not ensure that affected employees use those facilities when necessary:      a) Fabrication shop, on or about 8/3/16: An eyewash was not provided for fabricators using Weld Kleen HD anti-spatter containing methylene chloride.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1): The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride:   a) Fabrication shop, on or about 8/3/16: Information and training was not provided for fabricators using Weld Kleen HD anti-spatter containing methylene chloride.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $3742.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet (SDS) for each hazardous chemical in use:      a) Office of Henry Kennard, Production Manager, on or about 7/14/16: An SDS was not available for Dujel 1200, a corrosive containing sodium hydroxide.    b) Office of Henry Kennard, Production Manager, on or about 8/3/16: An SDS was not available for Weld Kleen HD, a welding anti-spatter containing methylene chloride.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):  a) Throughout the facility, on or about 7/14/16: Hazard communication training did not include physical and health hazards, measures employees can take to protect themselves and details of the hazard communication program for employees including, but not limited to:      1) sandblasters not trained on the hazards of working with silica and heavy metals such as copper, iron oxide and nickel            2) sandblasters not trained to use sand blast gun nozzles which would deactivate when hand pressure was removed.          3) spray painters not trained to bond containers during flammable liquid transfers      4) parts washers not trained to access appropriate SDSs.   Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.94(a)(3)(i)(e)(1): Doors from blast-cleaning enclosures shall be flanged and tight when closed:    a) Abrasive blast cleaning room, on or about 8/23/16: The outside door exiting the abrasive blast cleaning room was not flanged allowing for the escaping of material containing toxic contaminants.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 04901591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a) Sandblasting area, on or about 7/14/16: Protective coverings for work boots were not provided for employees to prevent tracking of lead and cadmium throughout the worksite and offsite.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.