OSHA has inspected Efco Corp. once in Ohio.
The inspection began on Oct 2, 2023 after a complaint, in Columbus.
That inspection ended with 2 citation items: 1 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $8,929 and now stand at $6,250, 30% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Efco Corp. averages $6,250 (1 cited inspection).
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $8,929 | $6,250 | Jan 8, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1) · Silica dust in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 8, 2024 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1)
(d) Exposure assessment—(1) General. The employer shall assess the exposure of each employee who is or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of this section.
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii)
(iii) Protection from arc welding rays. Where the work permits, the welder should be enclosed in an individual booth painted with a finish of low reflectivity such as zinc oxide (an important factor for absorbing ultraviolet radiations) and lamp black, or shall be enclosed with noncombustible screens similarly painted. Booths and screens shall permit circulation of air at floor level. Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas shall be protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields or shall be required to wear appropriate goggles.
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