OSHA Inspection: MIDWEST STAINLESS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Abate by

Oct 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.351(e): Arc welding or cutting operation(s) were not shielded by noncombustible or flame proof screens to protect employees and other persons working in the vicinity from the direct rays of the arc:    (a) Midwest Stainless Technologies LLC, 1500 1st Ave., Greeley, CO 80631: On and before 8/28/12, the employer did not provide shielding of TIG welding and grinding operations to protect their employees and other subcontractor employees from the direct rays of the arc.  The employer was conducting welding operations in the 208 area of the plant adjacent to a main walkway where employees of various trades would walk by.  This condition exposed the employees to the direct rays of the arc.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1126(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):    (a) Midwest Stainless Technologies LLC, 1500 1st Ave., Greeley, CO 80631: On and before 8/28/12, the employer did not determine, in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2) or (d)(3) of this section, the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI).  Employees perform welding during construction activities on stainless steel parts which can release chromium (VI).  This condition could result in employees wearing inappropriate respiratory protection for the situation and exposure to chromium (VI).

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Abate by

Oct 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1126(j)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not provide appropriate information and training for all employees exposed to chromium (VI), in that employees could not demonstrate knowledge of the contents of the chromium (VI) standard, 29 CFR 1926.1126:    (a) Midwest Stainless Technologies LLC, 1500 1st Ave., Greeley, CO 80631: On and before 8/28/12, the employer did not provide appropriate information and training for all employees exposed to chromium (VI), in that employees could not demonstrate knowledge of the contents of the chromium (VI) standard, 29 CFR 1926.1126.  Employees perform welding on stainless steel parts which can release chromium (VI).

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Abate by

Oct 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a) Midwest Stainless Technologies LLC, 1500 1st Ave., Greeley, CO 80631: On and before 8/28/12, the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees regarding the health hazards associated with chromium (VI) and other welding fume hazards.  Employees perform welding on stainless steel parts which can release chromium (VI) and other metals.      The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.1200 of this chapter.