OSHA Inspection: BERGHAUS PIPE ORGAN BUILDERS INC.

Issued

2023-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $501.00 · Current $501.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:   Berghaus Pipe Organ Builders Inc., failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:   Citation Number            Item Number                    Abatement Date  01                                         04                                          05/01/2023  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances M102

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to combustible wood dust fire hazards from an indoor dust collector collecting material from equipment recognized as having a history of producing frequent sparks (large belt sanders having automatic feed systems):    (a) On September 7, 2022, the employer operated a DISA NFP-3H Closed Modular Filter Assembly filter media dust collector in the shop area to collect combustible wood dust from upstream woodworking equipment. The specific use and location of this dust collector exposed employees to fire hazards associated with the exposure to flames, smoke, and combustion gases in the event of an internal dust collector fire. The dust collector was used to capture combustible wood dust from equipment recognized by the woodworking industry as having a history of producing frequent sparks in the form of a Wide Belt Sander having an automatic feed system (a Timesaver Model 2321-45-01).  The dust collector also discharged exhaust air directly indoors.  Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement include following the guidance in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard 664 "Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, 2020 ed." - Sections 9.3.4 (Dust collector locations), 9.3.5 (Recycling of dust collector clean air exhaust), and 9.8.5 (Ducts with a fire hazard):  Specifically -   1.	Install a listed spark detection and extinguishing system in the main dirty air inlet duct downstream from the last material entry point and upstream of the dust collector to detect and extinguishing any sparks or embers coming from upstream equipment such as the wide belt sander.  Install the spark detection system in accordance with the relevant sections of NFPA 72 "National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code" and the extinguishing system in accordance with NFPA 15 "Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection"; and  2.	Extend the spark detection and extinguishing system to include a zone downstream of the dust collector's blower triggering automatic extinguishment inside the collector itself.

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $2000.00 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 September 7, 2022, the employer did not ensure a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures was developed for  employees who were required to use 3M air purifying half mask respirators, when conducting lacquer spraying operations.  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

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 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 September 7, 2022,  the employer did not ensure that employees who were required to use 3M air purifying half mask respirators, when conducting lacquer spraying operations, 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 the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 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 September 7, 2022,  the employer did not ensure that employees who were required to use 3M air purifying half mask respirators, when conducting lacquer spraying operations, were fit tested prior to initial use.   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 the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:   a) On or about September 7, 2022, the employer did not ensure an employee's was required to wear 3M air purifying half mask respirator, when conducting lacquer spraying operations  did not clean and disinfect the respirator following the use of the respirator.   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 the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 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 September 7, 2022, the employer required its employees to use respiratory protection, including 3M air purifying half mask respirators, when conducting lacquer spraying 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.   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 the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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:  On or about September 7,  2022 the employer not inform employees, who perform  pipe organ repair using lead-containing solder bar, of the content of Appendices A and B of this regulation. Employees working with or around lead or the soldering of lead were exposed to hazards associated with lead such as headaches, fatigue, abdominal pain, and possible lead poisoning.  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

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

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 September 7, 2022,  The employer 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.  Employees were exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to: Care Catalyst (contains 2-Propanol), Klean-Strip VM&P Naphtha (contains light naphtha), Lenmar Ultramax Plus PreCatalyzed Lacqer (contains Ethanol), Old Masters Wiping Stain Carbon Black (contains carbon black) and lead from soldering operations with a 60/40 solder bar.  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

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

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, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  a) On or about September 7, 2022, The employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical used including but not limited to the 63% tin / 37 % lead bar used for soldering operations.  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 the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records

Issued

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

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 September 7, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided training on the hazardous chemicals at the worksite including chemicals from lacquer spraying operations including, but not limited to: Care Catalyst (contains 2-Propanol), Klean-Strip VM&P Naphtha(contains light naphtha), Lenmar Ultramax Plus PreCatalyzed Lacqer (contains Ethanol), Old Masters Wiping Stain Carbon Black (contains carbon black) and lead from soldering operations with a 60/40 solder bar.  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

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employees were not trained on the physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area:  (a) On or about  September 7, 2022,  the employer did not ensure that employees were provided with training on the hazards of combustible (wood) dust in the work area.  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.