OSHA Inspection: HACIENDA IRON CRAFT

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $550 Reduced

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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 (PPE):     (a) Break/Lunch Room/Chemical Treatment Room: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment exposing employees to Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid) while chemically treating ornamental iron.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, or chemical gases or vapors:       (a) Break/Lunch Room/Chemical Treatment Room: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not require or provide adequate eye and face protection exposing employees to eye and face hazards while chemically treating ornamental iron with Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid).

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; this evaluation did not include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of employee exposures to the respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form:    (a) Sand Blasting Booth: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to respirable crystalline silica at an 8-hour TWA of approximately 0.15 mg/m3. The employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards to determine sandblast operators employee exposure level to respirable crystalline silica.    (b) Break/Lunch Room/Chemical Treatment Room: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards associated with chemicals such as, but not limited to, Hydrochloric Acid, specific to the blacksmiths.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting face piece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):    (a) Break/Lunch Room/Chemical Treatment Room: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards while using negative pressure, half face piece respirators without fit testing to ensure the employees are receiving protection from chemicals such as, but not limited to; Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid).

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the face piece and exhalation valve:    (a) Break/Lunch Room/Chemical Treatment Room: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure employees were properly storing negative pressure, half face piece respirators to protect the respirators from damage to the seals, valves or deformation of the face piece from sunlight, extreme temperature, and dust in that they were being hung from a nail by the dip tanks.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(vii): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of the general requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134:    (a) Break/Lunch Room/Chemical Treatment Room: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure employees were trained  to recognize the hazards regarding the limitations of the respirator use and respiratory hazards such as, but not limited to; Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid).

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1): Evaluations of the workplace were not conducted to ensure the written respiratory protection program was being effectively implemented:    (a) Break/Lunch Room/Chemical Treatment Room: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not conduct evaluations of the written respiratory protection program to identify deficiencies or if the program was effectively implemented. Employees were exposed to respiratory hazards while using negative pressure, half face piece respirators with chemicals such as, but not limited to; Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid).

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances and chemical burns:    (a) Break/Lunch Room/Chemical Treatment Room: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection exposing employees to corrosive liquids such as but not to; Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid) while using latex exam gloves for hand protection. These chemicals require the use of butyl or neoprene impervious gloves.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:    (a) Break/Lunch Room/Chemical Treatment Room: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not select appropriate hand protection exposing employees to corrosive liquids such as but not to; Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid) while using latex exam gloves for hand protection.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials:    (a) Break/Lunch Room/Chemical Treatment Room: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to corrosive liquids such as but not limited to; Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid) while eating lunch and taking break in the same room as these chemicals are stored and used.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a) Break/Lunch Room/Chemical Treatment Room: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to corrosive liquids such as but not limited to; Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid) without a means to flush the eyes within the work area.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, flying chips and sparks:      (a) Hot Shop: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to amputation hazards and the hazard of being struck by flying pieces of hot iron while working and walking in and around the unguarded Treadle Hammer.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) Hot Shop: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock hazards while starting the Forge Blower Motor from an unapproved switch located in the breaker box.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or over current device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    (a) Hot Shop: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to amputation hazards if equipment needed disconnected in the event of an emergency and/or locked and tagged out for maintenance because the breakers were not identified.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    (a) Hot Shop: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock hazards from unprotected conductors entering the breaker box.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) Hot Shop: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock/fire hazards from missing knock outs on the outside of the 120 Volt breaker box.    (b) Hot Shop: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock/fire hazards from unused breaker openings on the inside and outside of the 120 Volt breaker box.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    (a) Hot Shop: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock/fire hazards from junction boxes, outlets and switches that were not provided appropriate covers.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    (a) Hot Shop: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock hazards because the main power supply to the Hot Room is provided by an extension cord from the neighboring room.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(E): Flexible cords and cables were concealed behind building walls:    (a) Hot Shop: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire hazards because the main power supply to the Hot Room is provided by an extension cord from the neighboring room that is run behind the south wall to the breaker box.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) Hot Shop: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock hazards because the flexible cords were not provided strain relief and were pulled away exposing conductors at the joint where exiting the breaker box and at the terminals of the equipment.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:    (a) Trapper Peak Forge: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to corrosive liquids such as but not limited to;  Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid) without an index to assist employees or medical first responders to quickly locate the material safety data sheet in the event of an exposure.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:    (a) Trapper Peak Forge: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to corrosive liquids such as but not limited to; Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid) without having the material safety data sheets current and accessible for employees or medical first responders to quickly locate the material safety data sheet in the event of an exposure.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    (a) Trapper Peak Forge: On or about May 16, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to corrosive liquids such as but not limited to; Selenious Acid, Phosphoric Acid (Presto Black); Phosphoric Acid, Fluosilic Acid, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid, Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Menoethonolamine (Presto Prep P2 Surface Conditioner); Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate (Presto Kleen Alkaline Cleaner); and Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid) without having been trained on the hazards of the chemicals and the methods required to protect the employees.