OSHA Inspection: FRAMING SYSTEMS INC.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,654 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE);   On or about July 10, 2024, the employer failed to assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present and had not conducted and certified a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) hazard assessment.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  On or about July 10, 2024, the employer failed to provide adequate training for employees who are required to wear personal protective equipment in the workplace.  Required personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to thermal insulating gloves, a face shield or eye protection.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a)  On or about July 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure employees who were exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to Propane UN1075 Gas were using appropriate eye and face protection.   b) On or about July 10, 2024,  the employer did not ensure that employees spot welding in the assembly area were using the appropriate personal protective equipment. Employees should have been provided with safety glasses with filter lens with a minimum protective shade number of 6 to protect against radiant energy and flying sparks.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,211 Reduced

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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):  On or about July 10, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that employee(s) tasked with operating a forklift were competent to operate a powered industrial truck safety by successfully completing powered industrial truck training and evaluation.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,211 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2):The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  On or about July 10, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that frequent inspections (daily to monthly) of the company's overhead 15-ton Euclid Crane and an overhead 15-ton Meco-Matic Crane were conducted.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(iii):A certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, was not maintained:  On or about July 10, 2024, monthly inspections of hooks with certification record to include the date of the inspection of the overhead 15 ton Euclid Crane and an overhead 15-ton Meco-Matic Crane were not being performed by the employer.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(iv):Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  On or about July 10, 2024, monthly inspections of hoist chains with certification records to include the date of the inspection of overhead 15-ton Euclid Crane hoist chains and overhead 15-ton Meco-Matic Crane are being performed by the employer.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3):A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:  On or about July 10, 2024, the employer failed to ensure a periodic (annual) inspection of the company's overhead 15-ton Euclid Crane and an overhead 15-ton Meco-Matic Crane were  conducted.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Nov 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $3,870 Reduced

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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:  a) On or about July 10, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that machine guarding was in place on a Series 8 Mark II Marvel Band (Model # 8-MARK-II-V, Serial # 831706, MFG 2018) was guarded to protect operators from contacting the blade (point of operation) while cutting steel studs.   b) On or about July 10, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that machine guarding was in place on a Amada Band Saw (Model # 8-Mark-II-V-Marvel, Serial # 832087, MFG 2020) was guarded to protect operators from contacting the blade (point of operation) while cutting steel studs.  c) On or about July 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure all portions of the Jet 20" Woodworking Bandsaw (Model # JWBS-20QT-3, Serial # 1509282) except the working portion of the blade between the bottom of the guide post and the table, were guarded to protect operators from contacting the blade (point of operation) while cutting thermo and sound insulation.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,654 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   On or about July 10, 2024, the employer failed to implement a hazard communication program.  Employees work with and are exposed to the use and storage of chemicals:  including, but not limited to, liquefied petroleum gas (propane) and Acetylene.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about July 10, 2024, the employer failed to train employees on the hazards of chemicals they work with, including, but not limited to, liquified petroleum gas (propane) and acetylene.  Propane tanks are used to power the forklifts, and employees are exposed during use and storage in the common work areas. Acetylene is used in welding operations in the welding area and assembly area.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Nov 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about July 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure that designated emergency exits were clearly visible and marked with a sign reading "Exit" on 3 doors located in the welding and components areas so that employees knew where to go and exit in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.38(b):Written and oral emergency action plans. An emergency action plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review. However, an employer with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the plan orally to employees.  On or about July 10, 2024, the employer failed to develop and implement an emergency action plan and train employees how to safely evacuate in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.38(e): Training. An employer must designate and train employees to assist in a safe and orderly evacuation of other employees.  On or about July 10, 2024, the employer failed to train employees how to safely evacuate in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Oct 22, 2024

Abate by

Nov 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1):Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On or about  July 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure the working space directly in front of electrical cabinets were free of obstruction and stored material.