OSHA Inspection: METRO MACHINE CORPORATION

Issued

2013-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2):     The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operation(s) exceeded the minimum required for operation:      a.)  Metro Machine Corporation, Doing business as General Dynamics NASCO Norfolk, Painting Quonset Hut:  On or about 01/10/13, 2, 55 gallon drums of Chemsolv 130 thinner were stored in the spraying area creating a fire hazard.

Issued

2013-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2):     All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:      a.)  Metro Machine Corporation, Doing business as General Dynamics NASCO Norfolk, Painting Quonset Hut:  On or about 01/10/13, combustible paint overspray buildup equaling 1/2" thick had accumulated on the floor.    b.)  Metro Machine Corporation, Doing business as General Dynamics NASCO Norfolk, Midatlantic Spray Booth:  On or about 01/16/13, combustible paint overspray buildup equaling 1/4" thick had accumulated on the walls.

Issued

2013-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2):     Tool(s) used for cleaning purposes in spraying area(s) were not nonsparking material:    a.)  General Dynamics NASCO, Metro Machine Corporation, Painting Quonset Hut:  On or about 01/11/13, employees were using a needle gun and abrasive grinder to clean up the overspray accumulation.

Issued

2013-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2250.00 · Current $1125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):     Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:      a.)  General Dynamics NASCO, Metro Machine Corporation, Steel Shop:  On or about 01/11/13, the Wilton 16" Model 2800 floor drill press was not anchored to prevent walking.    b.)  General Dynamics NASCO, Metro Machine Corporation, Steel Shop:  On or about 01/11/13, the Baldor 1500 rpm pedestal grinder was not anchored to prevent walking.

Issued

2013-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3750.00 · Current $1875.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.75(e):     When employees working on the floor of a floating dry dock were exposed to the hazard of falling into the water, the end of the dry dock was not equipped with portable stanchions and 42 inch railings with a midrail:    a.)  General Dynamic NASCO, Metro Machine Corporation, River end of dry dock:  On or about 01/10/13, riggers working on the floor of the floating dry dock were not protected from falling into the water.  The guard rail provided was not kept taut to 42" with midrail.

Issued

2013-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2250.00 · Current $1125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.173(e):     Containers of 55 gallons or more capacity containing flammable or toxic liquid were not surrounded by dikes or pans that enclose a volume equal to at least 35 percent of the total volume of the containers.    a.)  General Dynamics NASCO, Metro Machine Corporation, Midatlantic Location, Hazardous Waste Cage:  On or about 01/16/13, 3-55 gallon drums of flammable paint thinner were stored together without spill containment.