OSHA Inspection: HI-TEMP SPECIALTY METALS, INC

Issued

Dec 2, 2010

Abate by

Jan 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employee was exposed to the hazard of severe burns from nitric acid due to
the incorrect
replacement of a barbed hose fittings:
(a) At the work site - 355 Sills Rd., Yaphank, NY - an employee was using a
Wilden pump on a 55 gallon drum to release 70% nitric acid into a
processing
tank. The pump was fitted with a nylon made barbed hose fitting which is
chemically not compatable with nitric acid; on or about 7/29/10.
ABATEMENT NOTES:
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct these hazards is to institute a written procedure of all necessary
repairs
and replacements to ensure that proper parts are used, train employees to
identify any abnormalities that are detected during operation of the
equipment,
as well as, daily usage of the equipment and inspect the equipment; In
accordance with the Wilden Pump Manual and Specification Pro-Flo model
P1, section 6, page 7, records, page 8 and section 7, page 10.
Note:  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to
submit
abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 2, 2010

Abate by

Dec 7, 2010

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $525 Reduced

Issued

Dec 2, 2010

Abate by

Jan 18, 2011

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $875 Reduced