OSHA Inspection: CHICAGO BOILER COMPANY DBA CB MILLS DIVISION OF CHICAGO BOILER COMPANY

Issued

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a) On or about July 28, 2020 Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company, did not ensure a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures was developed for  employees who conducted welding operations, and who were required to use Miller air purifying half mask respirators and 3M Adflo PAPR with Speedglas welding helmet respirators.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about, July 28, 2020 Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company, did not ensure that employees who conducted welding operations, and who were required to use Miller air purifying half mask respirators and 3M Adflo PAPR w/ Speedglas welding helmet respirators, were medically evaluated to determine their ability to wear the respirators.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records

Issued

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 and at least annually thereafter.  a) On or about July 28, 2020 Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company, did not ensure that employees who conducted welding operations, and who were required to use Miller air purifying half mask respirators were fit tested prior to initial use.   No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  a) On or about July 28, 2020 Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company, required its employees to use respiratory protection, including Miller air purifying half mask respirators and 3M Adflo PAPR w/ Speedglas welding helmet respirators, when conducting welding operations, without ensuring that each employee demonstrated knowledge on why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, storage or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator.   No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).  a) On or about July 28, 2020, Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company, the employer did not ensure that each employee who was permitted to operate a forklift at the facility were competent to do so by successful completion of  training and evaluation.   No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(iv): The individual responsible for authorizing cutting or welding operations did not designate precautions to be followed in granting authorization to proceed preferably in the form of a written permit:   a) On or about, July 28, 2020 Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company,  the employer did not ensure that the entry conditions were verified and met, or complete a written permit, prior to employees performing welding inside tanks.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(4)(iv): Where the welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, means was not provided for quickly removing the welder in case of emergency. An attendant with a preplanned rescue procedure was not stationed outside a confined space opening to observe the welder at all times in case of emergency  a) On or about July 14, 2020 Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company, did not ensure means were provided to quickly remove the welder when employee(s) performed welding in confined spaces and did not ensure that an attendant with a  preplanned rescue procedure  was provided outside the confined space to observe the welding.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 06890691

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) On or about, July 28, 2020, Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company did not assess the 8-hour time weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to hexavalent chromium when performing welding operations inside and outside stainless steel tanks.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $5500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met  (a) On July 28, 2020,  Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company, did not implement, at the workplace, a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 that describe at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals: 2) Safety data sheet(s) availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks; and, 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheets availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  The employees in the production department were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to welding fumes, hexavalent chromium generated from welding carbon and stainless steel.   No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.  a) On or about July 28, 2020, Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company, did not ensure that employees were provided training on the hazardous chemicals at the worksite including welding fumes and hexavalent chromium.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2021-01-13 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) On July 28, 2020, Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company, did not ensure that all employees who are exposed to hexavalent chromium were provided with information and training  on the hazards associated with hexavalent chromium exposures; the purpose, selection, and use of respiratory protection and protective clothing, and measures employees can take to protect themselves.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.