OSHA Inspection: BASIC METALS

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(vii)(a):     Area(s) surrounding tank(s) containing flammable or combustible liquids were not provided with adequate drainage or dikes:    (a) Diesel Fuel Dispensing Area:  A 275 gallon tank of Diesel fuel was used by employees to dispense diesel into a New Holland Skid Steer, model LX865. The tank was not surrounded by a dike or provided with adequate drainage, as determined on or about 07/24/2012.    Note:  See 1910.106(b)(2)(vii)(b) and (c) for specific drainage and diking requirements.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Shop; North End and West End: Electrical outlet boxes, 110 volts, were not set in a fixed location; it was being used as an extension cord to power a Diesel Tank Pump and a Uniden cordless phone, and a Weigh Scale. The boxes were not installed and used in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) 336, in that it was not protected from damage and not supported as required, as observed on or about 07/24/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i):     Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:    (a) Shop; Grinding Area: Employees wear a single string dust mask, no s/n or model number, voluntarily while conducting grinding operations. The employer did not provide the employees with the information found in Appendix D of 1910.134, as determined on or about 07/24/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(c)(1)(i):     Toilet facilities were not provided in accordance with TABLE J-1 of this Section:    (a) Basic Metals; Shop: Employees work in the shop 8 hours a day 5 days a week. The employer has not provided any toilet facilities for the employees, as determined on or about 07/24/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a) Basic Metals: The employer had not developed a written chemical hazard communication program for employees who use hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, Diesel Fuel, which contains Napthalene, as determined on or about 07/24/2012.    ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program shall include a description of how the criteria for the following will be met:    1.        Labeling and other forms of warnings;  2.        Material Safety Data Sheets;  3.        Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):     The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:    (a) Basic Metals; Shop: Employees use hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, Diesel Fuel, which contains Napthalene, to fill the fuel tanks of a New Holland Skid Steer, model LX865. The employees were not provided material safety data sheets for hazardous materials such as Diesel Fuel, as determined on 07/24/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED