OSHA Inspection: UTCRAS INC.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.101(b):  The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - A compressed gas cylinder containing acetylene, and a cylinder containing argon, helium and carbon dioxide, were on a cart at the back of a welding machine.  The cylinders were in use and were not secured by a chain or other means, in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6, potentially exposing employees to injuries.  Observed on or about 11/6/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2):  The quantity of liquid that was located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons of Category 2, 3, or 4 flammable liquids in containers:      a) UTCRAS Inc., Plant - The quantity of Category 2, 3, or 4 flammable liquids in one fire area exceeded 120 gallons, exposing employees to a fire hazard.  These included:      1.  Building O:  Two 55 gallon drums of cosmoline (Tectyl 506) which is a Class 3 flammable liquid, and two 55 gallon drums of diesel fuel sludge which is a Class 3 flammable liquid;    2.  Building C, Steam cleaning area:  One 55 gallon drum of Safety Kleen Premium Solvent (safety solvent) which is a Class 4 flammable liquid, and approximately 22 gallons Safety Kleen Premium Solvent in the pit;    3.  Buildings K and L:  40 to 55 gallons of Safety Kleen Premium Solvent (safety solvent) which is a Class 4 flammable liquid, in the parts washer, and two 55 gallon drums of Safety Kleen Premium Solvent;  4.  Throughout the plant:  1 gallon containers of Safety Kleen Premium Solvent (safety solvent), which is a class 4 flammable liquid, and 1 gallon containers of cosmoline (Tectyl 506) which is a Class 3 flammable liquid, at various locations.   Observed on or about 9/12/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2(iv)(d):  Flammable liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:      a) UTCRAS Inc., Plant - Employees used 1 and 5 gallon plastic pails of Safety Kleen Premium Solvent which is a Class 4 Flammable Liquid for cleaning axles, as a cutting fluid on the axle lathes, and for cleaning wheels and parts.  Employees poured the solvent from the plastic pails into a 55 gallon drum at the end of the day, without the proper transfer by means of a device drawing through the top, or by gravity through an approved self-closing valve, exposing the employees to fire hazards.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(i):  Maintenance and operating practices did not control leakage and prevent accidental escape of flammable, and spills were not cleaned up promptly:      a) UTCRAS Inc., Buildings B, C and H - When employees used Safety Kleen Premium Solvent which is a Class 4 Flammable Liquid for cleaning axles and as a cutting fluid on the axle lathes, the solvent leaked on the floor.  The employer did not establish operating practices to prevent the leakage of the flammable liquids, exposing employees to fire and slip hazards.  Observed on or about 9/6/12.    b) UTCRAS Inc., Building C- Employees used Safety Kleen Premium Solvent which is a Class 4 Flammable Liquid, to clean the cosmoline from train wheels.  The floor in the pit area was covered with the Safety Solvent and cosmoline, and the employer did not establish operating practices to prevent the leakage of the flammable liquids, exposing employees to fire hazards and slip hazards.  Observed on or about 9/6/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:      a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - Employees welded stainless steel plates onto adapters, using Radnor stainless steel wire, 0.45" 308L HISL, which contains 19 to 25% chromium, and welded other items with steel wire, which does not contain chromium.    Employees were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators, and the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix), exposing employees to respiratory hazards.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      b)  UTC/RAS, Paint Booth, Building - The employer provided and required the employee performing spray painting to wear 3M model 5203 dual cartridge half-mask respirators with organic vapor/acid gas cartridges and 3M model 5P71 P95 pre-filters and the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix), exposing employees to respiratory hazards.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace    a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - The employer provided and required employees performing welding to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators.  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was required to use the respirator in the workplace, exposing employees to potential health hazards.  The employer provided 3M Model 8515 and 3M model 8212 N95 respirators, and Sperian Saf-t-fit Plus particulate respirators, model N1125 ML for employee use.   Observed on or about 9/12/12.      b)  UTC/RAS, Paint booth, Building - The employer provided and required the employee performing spray painting to wear 3M model 5203 dual cartridge half-mask respirators with organic vapor/acid gas cartridges and 3M model 5P71 P95 pre-filters. The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was required to use the respirator in the workplace, exposing the employee to potential health hazards.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):      a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - The employer provided and required welders to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators (3M Model 8515 and 3M model 8212, and Sperian Saf-t-fit Plus particulate respirator model N1125 ML).  The employer did not provide and ensure that employees passed the appropriate qualitative fit-test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) exposing employees to respiratory hazards.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      b)  UTC/RAS, Paint booth, Building - The employer provided and required the employee performing spray painting to wear 3M model 5203 dual cartridge half-mask respirator with organic vapor/acid gas cartridges and 3M model 5P71 P95 pre-filters.  The employer did not provide and ensure that the employee passed the appropriate qualitative fit-test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT), exposing employees to respiratory hazards.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k):  The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary, which included the requirements of this section:      a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop -  The employer provided and required welders to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators, including 3M Model 8515 and 3M model 8212, and Sperian Saf-t-fit Plus particulate respirator model N1125 ML.  The employer did not provide annual training which included items in 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)(1)(i) thru (vii).  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      b)  UTC/RAS, Paint booth, Building - The employer provided and required the employee performing spray painting to wear 3M model 5203 dual cartridge half-mask respirator with organic vapor/acid gas cartridges and 3M model 5P71 P95 pre-filters.  The employer did not training which included items in 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)(1)(i) thru (vii).  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) UTC/RAS, Building L - Employees used Zep industrial degreaser which contains sodium hydroxide and is corrosive with a pH of 13 - 14, for cleaning the floor with the floor machine.  A 55-gallon drum with a pump and a 5 gallon container were stored in the gear box area, and a 5 gallon container was stored near the parts washer.   The employer did not provide an eye wash/drench hose or a safety shower within the work area for immediate emergency use for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body, exposing employees to skin and eye burns.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.         NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:      a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop, Welding Area - A portable type ABC fire extinguisher was not mounted, and was located on top of a cabinet which was approximately 6' high.  The extinguisher was not readily accessible without exposing employees to injuries.  Observed on or about 11/6/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vii):  Where practicable, combustible materials were not relocated at least 35 feet (10.7 m) from the cutting or welding operation work site:      a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - A stool with a fabric seat cushion was located next to the welding hood while welding was being performed, exposing the employee to a fire hazard.  Observed on or about 11/14/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(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) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - Employees welded stainless steel plates onto adapters using Radnor stainless steel wire, 0.45" 308L HISL, which contains 19 to 25% chromium. The employer did not determine the 8 hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI), potentially exposing employees to chromium (VI).  Observed on or about 11/14/12.    An employee was exposed to chromium (VI) at an 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) of 0.0001 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) for a 374 minute sampling period during which he welded one stainless steel plate onto an adapter using welding wire containing 19 - 25% chromium on 11/14/12.  This is less than the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.005 mg/m3 chromium (VI) as an 8-hour TWA.  A zero increment was added for the 106 minutes not sampled, during which the employee was not welding with the stainless steel welding wire containing chromium and the employee exposure was assumed to be zero.      NOTE: No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(1):  A hazard was present or was likely to be present from skin or eye contact with chromium (VI); however, the employer did not provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment at no cost to employees, and/or did not ensure that employees used such clothing and equipment:      a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - The employer provided but did not ensure that disposable and/or work gloves were worn by employees working in the welding areas, exposing employees to chromium (VI).  Wipe samples of the dust in the welding area contained chromium (VI).  Observed on or about 9/12/12.          NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(3)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that employees who had skin contact with  chromium (VI) wash their hands and faces at the end of the work shift and/or prior to eating, drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco or gum, applying cosmetics, or using the toilet:      a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - The employer did not ensure that employees working in the welding areas, and having skin contact with surfaces contaminated with chromium (VI,) washed their hands and faces prior to drinking and smoking, exposing the employees to chromium VI.  Wipe samples of the dust in the welding area showed that chromium (VI) was present.   Observed on or about 9/12/12.         NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(5):   Prohibited activities. The employer shall ensure that employees do not eat, drink, smoke, chew tobacco or gum, or apply cosmetics in regulated areas, or in areas where skin or eye contact with chromium (VI) occurs; or carry the products associated with these activities, or store such products in these areas.    a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - The employer did not ensure that employees working in the welding area and having skin contact with surfaces contaminated with chromium (VI), did not drink, smoke, or carry and store the products associated with drinking and smoking into these areas, exposing the employees to chromium (VI).  Wipe samples of the dust in the welding area showed that chromium (VI) was present.  Observed on or about 11/6/12.        NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(j)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI):    a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - Employees welded steel plates onto adapters using stainless steel wire containing 15 - 25% chromium.  The employer did not ensure that all surfaces in the welding areas were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI), exposing employees to chromium (VI).  Wipe samples of the dust in the welding area, taken on 11/14/12, contained chromium (VI).  Observed on or about 11/6/12.    NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(j)(3)(ii):  Bags or containers of waste, scrap, debris, and any other materials contaminated with chromium (VI) that are consigned for disposal are labeled in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.    a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - Employees weld steel plates onto adapters using stainless steel wire containing 15 - 25% chromium.   Wipe samples of the dust in the welding area showed that Chromium (VI) was present.  Employees swept the welding area and cleaned with dry and wet rags, and the sweepings and cleaning rags were disposed in the trash.  The employer did not ensure that bags or containers of waste, scrap, debris, and any other materials contaminated with chromium (VI) that were consigned for disposal were labeled in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, exposing employees to Chromium (VI).  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of the content of this section, and the purpose and description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (k) of this section.    a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - Employees were exposed to chromium (VI) when they welded stainless steel plates onto adapters using Radnor stainless steel wire, 0.45" 308L HISL, which contains 19 to 25% chromium.  The employer did not provide the welders with training and or information and did not ensure that employees were knowledgeable of the content of this section and the purpose and description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (k) of this section, exposing the employees to chromium (VI).  Observed on or about 9/12/12.         NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a site-specific, comprehensive, written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:      a) UTCRAS Inc., Plant - Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to:      1.  Cosmoline (Tectyl 406) which contains aliphatic hydrocarbons and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and is a Class 3 flammable liquid with a flash point of 106 degrees F. which is applied as a rust-preventive;  2.  Safety Kleen Premium Solvent (i.e. safety solvent) which contains petroleum distillates and is a Class 4 flammable solvent with a flash point of 148 degrees F., is used when employees operate the axle lathe, as a cutting fluid on the axle lathe, or for cleaning wheels and parts;    3.  Compressed gases used in welding, including acetylene and cylinders with a mixture of carbon dioxide, argon and helium.    4.  Propane;  5.  Welding fumes, containing chromium (VI), manganese, and other hazardous chemicals;   6.  Alcohol;    7.  Lubricating oils, Gear oils, Metal cutting fluids;     8.  Aquasol which contains potassium hydroxide;   9.  Fast Dry Black paint, which contains methyl propyl ketone, and  10. Paint thinner which contains toluene.     The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met, exposing employees to hazardous chemicals.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.    NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:      1.  Labeling and other forms of warning;  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 must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) UTCRAS Inc., Plant - Employees used/stored hazardous chemicals at locations throughout the plant, including but not limited to the following:      1.  Cosmoline (Tectyl 406) which contains aliphatic hydrocarbons and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and is a Class 3 flammable liquid with a flash point of 106 degrees Fahrenheit.  Cosmoline was applied as a rust-preventive;    2.  Safety Kleen Premium Solvent (i.e. safety solvent) which contains petroleum distillates and is a Class 4 flammable solvent with a flash point of 148 degrees F.,  3.  Compressed gases used in welding, including acetylene and cylinders with a mixture of carbon dioxide, argon and helium;     4.  Lubricating oils, gear oils, and metal cutting fluids;  5.  Fast Dry Black paint, which contains methyl propyl ketone, and paint thinner, which contains toluene;  6.  Propane, and  7.  Aquasol (which contains potassium hydroxide).    The employer did not develop a list of hazardous chemicals used/stored in the plant, potentially exposing employees to hazardous chemicals in the event of a leak, spill or fire.   Observed on or about 9/12/12.            NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Apr 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:      a) UTCRAS Inc., Building O - 55 gallon drums of cosmoline (Tectyl 506) which is a Class 3 flammable solvent with a flash point of 106 degrees Fahrenheit were not labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings, exposing employees to the hazardous chemical.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      b) UTCRAS Inc., Building O - A 55 gallon drum of Aquasol which contains potassium hydroxide was not labeled with the appropriate hazard warnings, exposing employees to chemical burns.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      c) UTCRAS Inc., Plant - Spray bottles containing alcohol, and spray bottles containing Safety Kleen Premium Solvent, were not labeled with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings, exposing employees to the hazardous chemicals.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i):  Approved container(s) or portable tank(s) were not used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids:    a) UTCRAS Inc., Buildings B, C and H - Employees used Safety Kleen Premium Solvent (i.e. safety solvent) which is a Class 4 flammable liquid with a flash point of 148 degrees Fahrenheit, in 1 gallon plastic pails which are not approved containers, exposing employees to a fire hazard.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      b) UTCRAS Inc., Buildings B, C and H - Employees used cosmoline (Tectyl 506), which is a Class 3 flammable liquid with a flash point of 106 degrees Fahrenheit, in 1 gallon plastic pails which are not approved containers, exposing employees to a fire hazard.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.        NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:      a) UTC/RAS, Plant - The employer provided and required employees to wear personal protective equipment including gloves for protection from exposure to solvents, work gloves for protection from machining and material handling hazards, safety glasses, hardhats, respirators for welding fumes and spray painting, welding jacket, gloves and apron for protection from sparks during welding, and personal protective equipment for protection from electrical hazards.  The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.      NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 12, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(ii):  The employer shall make a copy of this section readily available without cost to all affected employees:    a) UTC/RAS, Machine Shop - Employees were exposed to chromium (VI) when they welded stainless steel plates onto adapters using Radnor stainless steel wire, 0.45" 308L HISL, which contains 19 to 25% chromium.  Wipe samples of the dust in the welding area showed that chromium (VI) was present.  The employer did not make a copy of the Chromium VI standard, 29 CFR 1910.1026, readily available to employees.  Observed on or about 9/12/12.          NOTE: Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.