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347074015
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0418300
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2023-11-01
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15911 PROGRESS DRIVE, COTTONDALE, AL, 35453
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2024-02-02
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| Case Closed |
2024-04-05
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1611818 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 M02 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-23 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-03-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(i)(B): The employer did not establish a record of the qualitative and quantitative fit tests administered to an employee which included the type of fit test performed: (a) On or about November 1, 2023 - Facility, the employer did not establish fit test records that included the type of fit test performed. The employer required employees to wear respirators such as, but not limited to, 3M half-facepiece respirators when working in the Vac Form room. |
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346794845
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0418300
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2023-06-27
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15911 PROGRESS DRIVE, COTTONDALE, AL, 35453
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2023-09-19
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| Emphasis |
L: AUTOSUP
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| Case Closed |
2023-12-04
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
2044245 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2023-10-23 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-11-17 |
| Current Penalty |
8766.1 |
| Initial Penalty |
12523.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-11-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: (a) On or about 06/20/2023 - Roll Coater Area, PERSICO Coater machine, Serial #30109L, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when procedures for cleaning the rollers of the machine were not developed. |
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346473861
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0418300
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2023-01-24
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15911 PROGRESS DRIVE, COTTONDALE, AL, 35453
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2023-07-06
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2023-08-21
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1988806 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 B |
| Issuance Date |
2023-07-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-08-07 |
| Current Penalty |
5893.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
9822.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: (a) On or about January 24, 2023 - Headliner part of building, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when pallets/product in racks touched and/or were on top of pallets/product in the flue-space of the adjacent back-to-back rack. (b) On or about January 24, 2023 - Headliner part of building, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when cardboard boxes in which product was stored were leaning due to collapsing of the cardboard boxes and/or pallet damage. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 P01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-07-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-08-07 |
| Current Penalty |
5893.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
9822.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s): (a) On or about January 24, 2023 - Headliner part of building, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when #4 sitdown forklift with hydraulic leaks was not taken out of service and forklift #3 with horn deficiencies was not taken out of service. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 Q07 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-07-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-08-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service: (a) On or about January 24, 2023 - Headliner part of building, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when daily inspections were not being performed on the Hyster turn truck used in the storage racks. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B04 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-07-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-08-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent: (a) On or about January 24, 2023 - Headliner part of building, employees were exposed to fire hazards when "Exit" signs on exit doors could not be seen due to materials stored in the area and the flat profile of the exit signs. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100101 B |
| Issuance Date |
2023-07-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: (a) On or about January 24, 2023 - Headliner part of building, one compressed gas cylinder was not secured by attaching the nearby chain around the cylinder. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-07-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-08-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: (a) On or about January 24, 2023 - Headliner part of building, employees were exposed to fire hazards when portable fire extinguishers were not mounted or identified or readily accessible. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2023-07-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: (a) On or about January 24, 2023 - Headliner part of building, employees were exposed to trip hazards when equipment was placed in front of the electrical panels. |
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346118185
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0418300
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2022-08-02
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15911 PROGRESS DRIVE, COTTONDALE, AL, 35453
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|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2023-02-01
|
| Case Closed |
2023-08-09
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1924960 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2023-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-03-08 |
| Current Penalty |
15625.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
15625.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form: (a) On or about August 02, 2022 - Facility, the employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine employee exposure levels to contaminants such as, but not limited to, Methylene Bisphenyl Isocyanate (MDI). |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-08-08 |
| Current Penalty |
15625.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
15625.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(1): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI) listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the ceiling concentration of 0.2 milligrams per cubic meter: (a) On or about August 02, 2022 - Vac-Form Department, an employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of Methylene Bisphenyl Isocyanate (MDI) at 1.7 milligrams per cubic meter of air (mg/m3), approximately 8 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.2 mg/m3. The sampling was performed during one shift on September 22, 2022 for 15 minutes. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 E |
| Issuance Date |
2023-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-08-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d): (a) On or about August 02, 2022 - Vac-Form Department, an employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of Methylene Bisphenyl Isocyanate (MDI) at 1.7 milligrams per cubic meter of air (mg/m3), approximately 8 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.2 mg/m3. The sampling was performed during one shift on September 22, 2022 for 15 minutes intervals. General methods of abatement include, but are not limited to: 1. Utilization of a adhesive product that does not contain isocyanate. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2023-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-05-08 |
| Current Penalty |
5000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
15625.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area: (a) On or about August 02, 2022 - Vac-Form Department, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided information regarding health hazards, including respiratory and skin sensitization associated with chemicals such as, but not limited to, Methylene Bisphenyl Isocyanate (MDI). (b) On or about August 02, 2022 - Headliner, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided information regarding health hazards, including respiratory and skin sensitization associated with chemicals such as, but not limited to, Methylene Bisphenyl Isocyanate (MDI). |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 III |
| Issuance Date |
2023-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-05-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-02-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used: (a) On or about August 02, 2022 - Facility, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided information and training regarding protective measures and specific procedures to protect themselves from exposure to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Methylene Bisphenyl Isocyanate (MDI). |
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345972434
|
0418300
|
2022-05-20
|
318 PAPPY DUNN BLVD, ANNISTON, AL, 36205
|
|
| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2022-05-20
|
| Emphasis |
L: AUTOSUP
|
| Case Closed |
2023-02-14
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1762955 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1530555 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
|
|
345808182
|
0418300
|
2022-03-01
|
318 PAPPY DUNN BLVD, FT MCCLELLAN, AL, 36205
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2022-03-25
|
| Case Closed |
2023-02-01
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1869258 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-09-15 |
| Current Penalty |
10948.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
14502.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-20 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): (a) On or about 03/1/2022 - International Automotive Components Group North Group, Inc. at 318 Pappy Dunn Blvd, Anniston, AL.36205, Press Machine area, employees working at Press #14 were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 9 feet when climbing on top of machinery to hook and unhook the latch on the crane to the I-bolt on the mold. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100030 A03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-10-20 |
| Current Penalty |
5000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
14502.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-20 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(i): The employer did not train each employee in the nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them: (a) On or about 03/1/22 - International Automotive Components Group North Group, Inc. at 318 Pappy Dunn Blvd, Anniston, AL.36205, employees working on Press #14 were exposed to a fall hazard when climbing approximately 9 feet onto machinery to attach a crane hook to an eyebolt screwed into the molds. |
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|
345305551
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0418300
|
2021-05-06
|
318 PAPPY DUNN BLVD, ANNISTON, AL, 36205
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2021-10-21
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1762955 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1530559 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100145 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-10-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-12-16 |
| Current Penalty |
8262.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9948.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-11-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3):Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s): (a) On or about 4/30/2021, and at times prior to - warehouse, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from PIT operators carrying unstable loads because the employer did not use safety instruction signs to warn against the potential hazards of carrying loads stacked four high instead of the safe limit of two at a time. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 O01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-10-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-12-16 |
| Current Penalty |
8262.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-11-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(o)(1): The employer did not ensure that only stable or safely arranged loads were handled: (a) On or about 4/30/2021, and at times prior to - Warehouse, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from PIT operators transporting unstable loads that were not adequately secured. |
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|
341659043
|
0418300
|
2016-07-29
|
318 PAPPY DUNN BOULEVARD, ANNISTON, AL, 36201
|
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2016-07-29
|
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
|
| Case Closed |
2016-10-06
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1116507 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
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|
337476220
|
0418300
|
2012-11-19
|
318 PAPPY DUNN BOULEVARD, ANNISTON, AL, 36205
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2012-11-28
|
| Emphasis |
L: HINOISE
|
| Case Closed |
2013-01-04
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a. On or about 11/20/12 - HVAC assembly, exit route was partially blocked by a pallet on the interior of the building and equipment stored outside of the exit door route. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 D03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(3)(i): Monitoring was not repeated whenever a change in production, process, equipment or controls increased noise exposures to the extent that additional employees were exposed at or above the action level: a. On or about 11/28/12 - The operator at the Ultrasonic welder (Respironics line) was exposed to continuous noise at 46.8 % of the allowable 10-hour time-weighted average sound level of 83 dBA or an equivalent level of 85.3. The employer had not determined the exposure of employees working shifts exceeding 8 hours. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| 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 11/20/12 - The two silos containing polyolefinic compound were not labeled with the name of the material contained within the silos. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 II |
| Issuance Date |
2012-12-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| 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 11/20/12 - The two silos containing polyolefinic compound were not labeled to identify the hazard of the material contained within the silos. |
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