OSHA Inspection: CATALYTIC COMBUSTION, CORP.

Issued

2012-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).    (a) Throughout the facility; The employer did not properly evaluate the hazards present, as well as, select the proper PPE required to perform the task of pickling which consisted of the use of a chemical substance called UTP Beizpaste CF (nitric acid 10-25% and hydrofluoric acid 2.5-10%).

Issued

2012-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(2): Each affected employee shall demonstrate an understanding of the training specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this section, and the ability to use PPE properly, before being allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE.    (a) Throughout the facility; Employees were not properly trained on the appropriate PPE to wear when conducting the pickling process which consisted of the use of a chemical substance called UTP Beizpaste CF (nitric acid 10-25% and hydrofluoric acid 2.5-10%).

Issued

2012-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): The employer shall select and provide an appropriate respirator based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker is exposed and workplace and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability.    (a) Throughout the facility;  Employees exposed to UTP Beizpaste CF (nitric acid 10-25% and hydrofluoric acid 2.5-10%) were provided with  unsuitable respirators for use during the pickling process.

Issued

2012-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer shall identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; this evaluation shall include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form. Where the employer cannot identify or reasonably estimate the employee exposure, the employer shall consider the atmosphere to be IDLH.    (a) Throughout the facility; The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards associated with the use of a chemical substance called UTP Beizpaste CF (nitric acid 10-25% and hydrofluoric acid 2.5-10%) during the process of pickling.

Issued

2012-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i): Training and Information. Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;    (a) Throughout the facility; Employees were not adequately trained on the proper selection and usage of respirators and  filters and/or cartridges when exposed to a chemical substance called UTP Beizpaste CF (nitric acid 10-25% and hydrofluoric acid 2.5-10%).

Issued

2012-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals intheir work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trainedabout is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability,carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety datasheets.    (a) Throughout the facility; Employees were not properly trained on the hazards related to the use of UTP Beizpaste CF (nitric acid 10-25% and hydrofluoric acid 2.5-10%) when conducting the pickling process.