| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2013-11-26
|
| Case Closed |
2013-12-19
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
862799 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
950083 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-31 |
| Current Penalty |
1120.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding was provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) Production Area (Main Working Station Area)- The Cincinnati Lathe & Tool Co. lathe was not equipped with an enclosure guard for the rotating chuck and a chip guard to contain flying chips and/or sparks. In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-12-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-31 |
| Current Penalty |
840.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that all pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were provided with covers approved for the purpose: a) Production Area (Lathe/ Air Compressor) - The electrical breaker box to the Air Compressor did not have a cover. In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100334 A02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
238.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
340.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket): a) Production Area (Area near Sterling Grinder and Wilton Drill Press)- An orange extension cord used to power hand tools had damage to the outer jacket/insulation. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100334 A02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2013-12-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that when there was a defect or evidence of damage that could expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was removed from service until the repairs and tests necessary to render the electric equipment safe had been made: a) Production Area ( Area near Sterling Grinder and Wilton Drill Press) - An orange extension cord used to power hand tools had damage to the outer jacket/insulation was not removed from service. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item. |
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|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2013-11-26
|
| Case Closed |
2014-03-19
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
862799 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
949892 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-02-27 |
| Current Penalty |
714.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1020.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 November 25, 2013, Western Architectural Iron Company did not provide a medical evaluation to determine employee(s) ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace. Employees utilizing a full-face 3M respirator with P100 filters were exposed in their workplace to contaminants including, but not limited to: toluene, xylene, acetone, and ethylbenzene. 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 demonstrating 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. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
238.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
340.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability: (a) On or about November 25, 2013, Western Architectural Iron Company did not select respirator cartridges based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker(s) were exposed. The employer provided 3M P100 filter cartridges when employees were utilizing solvent based primer during painting operations. Employees were exposed in their workplace to contaminants including, but not limited to: toluene, xylene, acetone, and ethylbenzene. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET). |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 H02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
238.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
340.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 facepiece and exhalation valve: (a) On or about November 25, 2013, Western Architectural Iron Company did not ensure respirators were stored to protect them from damage, contamination, and damaging chemicals. Employee(s) stored a full-face 3M respirator in an open top box inside the paint booth. The respirator was not stored in a bag or container to protect it from contamination. Employees were exposed in their workplace to contaminants including, but not limited to: toluene, xylene, acetone, and ethylbenzene. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET). |
|
| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K06 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer: (a) On or about November 25, 2013, Western Architectural Iron Company did not provide the advisory information contained in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wore 3M dustmasks voluntarilty in their workplace. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET). |
|
| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-02-27 |
| Current Penalty |
238.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
340.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-19 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein: (a) On or about November 25, 2013, Western Architectural Iron Company did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemical(s) was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein. Secondary bottles such as Coke and Powerade bottles were used to distribute cutting oil in the workplace. The bottles were not labeled with the identity of the cutting fluid contained in the bottles (CLC 350 and 4430). CLC 350 and 4430 coolant contains chemicals including, but not limited to: petroleum distillates, alkanolamines. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
02005 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 II |
| Issuance Date |
2014-02-27 |
| Current Penalty |
238.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
340.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-19 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings: (a) On or about November 25, 2013, Western Architectural Iron Company did not ensure that each container or hazardous chemicals was labeled, tagged, or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings. Cutting fluid was contained in Coke and Powerade bottles that were not labeled with the hazard warnings of the chemicals contained within the bottles (CLC 350 and 4430). CLC 350 and 4430 coolant contains chemicals including, but not limited to: petroleum distillates, alkanolamines. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item. |
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