OSHA Inspection: BEST WEST FABRICATION, LLC

Issued

2022-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1119.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2): Training program implementation.   At the shop area, employee engaged in forklift operation activities in the facility exposed to struck-by hazards in that forklift training program had not been implemented.

Issued

2022-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1492.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  At the  shop employees engaged in drilling  activities are exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards. JET Floor Drill Press with model number J-2550 does not have a guard.

Issued

2022-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1492.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(b):Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  At the  shop employees engaged in drilling  activities are exposed to struck-by hazards. JET Floor Drill Press with model number J-2550 is not anchored.

Issued

2022-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3108.00 · Current $1865.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0685C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1027(k)(1):Surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of cadmium:  Employees engaged in food and beverage consumption at microwave are are exposed to health hazards associated with cadmium. Wipe sampling results showed 1.34 micrograms of cadmium. Occupational exposure to cadmium can lead to a variety of adverse health effects including cancer.

Issued

2022-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1119.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii).  Employees engaged in custom fabrication activities at the shop are exposed to health hazards when using chemicals and the employer had not developed a written Hazardous Communication Program:  1) A propane tank was found in the forklift area. Propane is an extremely flammable gas, may cause frostbite. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.  2) A  Phoenix 27-XL Water Dispersible Pipe Joint Lubricant was found at the storage shelves located next to the lunch area. It can cause  mild skin irritation and eye irritation.   3) An  E-Z WELD� 216 Low VOC Industrial Grade Gray Heavy Body PVC Cement was found at the storage shelves located next to the lunch area. It is a highly flammable liquid and vapor, causes serious eye irritation, it is harmful if inhaled, it may cause respiratory irritation, it may cause drowsiness or dizziness and repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Issued

2022-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical.  Employees engaged in custom fabrication activities at the shop are exposed to health hazards when using chemicals and the employer does not maintain Safety data Sheets:  1) A propane tank was found in the forklift area. Propane is an extremely flammable gas, may cause frostbite. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.  2) A  Phoenix 27-XL Water Dispersible Pipe Joint Lubricant was found at the storage shelves located next to the lunch area. It can cause  mild skin irritation and eye irritation.   3) An  E-Z WELD� 216 Low VOC Industrial Grade Gray Heavy Body PVC Cement was found at the storage shelves located next to the lunch area. It is a highly flammable liquid and vapor, causes serious eye irritation, it is harmful if inhaled, it may cause respiratory irritation, it may cause drowsiness or dizziness and repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Issued

2022-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  At the shop area, employees engaged in metal repair activities were provided personal protective equipment to include welding helmet, hearing protection, respiratory protection, gloves and eye protection. The employer did not certify in writing that a hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

2022-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(i):Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  Employee was performing automobile repair and maintenance activities while using respirator and the employer did not determine if the voluntary use of a respirator did not in itself create a hazard before the employee used the respirator in the workplace.