OSHA Inspection: ARIZONA TRADERS

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00700530079018602085

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(f) Employees did not know the first-aid procedures that are appropriate to the dipping or coating hazards to which they were exposed:  On August 1, 2012, employees were found to be using commercial strength chemicals which include, but are not limited to, Sulfuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Nitric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, and Potassium Cyanide and did not understand the specific first aid requirements listed on the manufactures material safety data sheets for the type of chemical being used.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0790186020852310K107

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(g) Employees working with liquids that may burn, irritate, or otherwise harm their skin are not provided with locker space to prevent contamination of street clothing.  On August 1, 2012, employees were found to not be provided with a locker space to prevent contamination of their street clothing.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00700530079018602085

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(j)(1)(ii) No inspect the hoods and ductwork of the ventilation system was done to check for corrosion or damage prior to operation after a prolonged shutdown.  On August 1, 2012, it was discovered inspections of the hoods and ductwork of the ventilation system was not inspected for corrosion or damage after a prolonged shutdown of the operation

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0070079018602310K107

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(j)(2)(ii) It was not ensured that the airflow is adequate prior to operation after a prolonged shutdown:  On August 1, 2012, it was discovered that the employer did not ensure the airflow for the plating operations was adequate after prolonged shutdowns

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0070079018602310K107

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(j)(3) Periodic inspects of all dipping and coating equipment, including covers, drains, overflow piping, and electrical and fire-extinguishing systems were not done promptly to correct any deficiencies:   On August 1, 2012, it was discovered that the employer did not periodically inspect all the dipping and coating equipment, covers, electrical wiring, and fire-extinguishing systems and has not promptly correct any deficiencies which are in plain view.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0070079018602310K107

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 (PPE):   On August 1, 2012, it was discovered that  no hazard assessment and equipment selection has been done to determine the hazards present in the workplace and the necessary personal protective equipment (ppe) for each hazard.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00700530079018602085

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2) No employee shall be allowed to consume food or beverages in any area exposed to a toxic material:  On August 1, 2012, it was discovered that employees were permitted to store and consume food in an area where toxic materials were present

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7) Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.  On August 1, 2012, it was discovered that the electrical equipment throughout the entire facility was not installed and maintained in a neat and workmanlike manner.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0070079018602310K107

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) Employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  On August 1, 2012, it was discovered that a written hazard communication program has not been developed, implemented, and maintained at the workplace which would describe how warning labels will be maintained, material safety data sheets made readily accessible to employees, and how employee information and training will be met.