OSHA Inspection: THE SCRAP MAN LLC

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $480 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(i):   Flammable or combustible liquids, including stock for sale, were stored so as to limit use of exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe egress of people.    Liquid propane gas cylinders were stored partially blocking an exit door at the facility.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $480

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):   The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment.    The employer did not perform a PPE hazard assessment of the various job tasks at the facility.    Hazards include handling sharp objects, performing welding, and handling chemicals.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):   The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed.    The employer did not certify a PPE hazard assessment of the various job types at the facility.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $480 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1)(i):   Potable water was not provided in all places of employment, for drinking, washing of the person, cooking, washing of foods, washing of cooking or eating utensils, washing of food preparation or processing premises, and personal service rooms.    The employer did not provide water of any kind to employees at the facility.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $480 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):     Training did not consist of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.    Employee forklift training at the facility did not include formal instruction and evaluation of the operator.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):   Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service.    A Toyota LPG forklift in the workplace was not inspected on a daily basis for potential maintenance issues.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $480 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):   The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program.    The employer did not have a written HAZCOM program at the facility.    Chemicals to which employees may be exposed include, but are not limited to: diesel fuel, propane, and freon.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):   The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area.    An employee at the facility was not trained on hazard communication.    Chemicals used at the facility include, but are not limited to:  freon, propane gas, and diesel fuel.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace.    The employer did not possess any MSDS's on site for chemicals to which an employee was exposed.    Chemicals include, but are not limited to:  freon, diesel fuel, and propane gas.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).