OSHA Inspection: NATHAN STEEL CORPORATION

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $816 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): All spraying areas were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues so that life is not endangered.      a) Spray painting area, on or about 5/2/13: Mechanical ventilation was not provided for spray areas in which flammable primers and solvents were applied.      Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(5): Containers supplying spray nozzles were not closed or provided with metal coverings kept closed.:   a) Spray painting area, on or about 5/2/13: Cans of flammable blue, green and yellow colored primers supplying spray nozzles were not kept covered.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Spray painting area, on or about 5/9/13: Spray areas were not cleaned of residue from flammable primers used in spray painting operations.   Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Residue scrapings and debris contaminated with residue were not immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed. Approved metal waste cans were not provided wherever rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material; and all such rags or waste were not deposited therein immediately after use. The contents of waste cans were not properly disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift.   a) Spray painting area, on or about 5/9/13: Rags containing flammable primer residue and solvent residue containing xylene were not placed in the closed metal cans that were provided.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $816 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5):  Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):    a) Spray painting area, on or about 5/2/13: Electrical outlets, not suitable for Class 1, Division 2 locations, were installed and used in an area where flammable primers and solvents were sprayed.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:      a) Welding areas, on or about 5/9/13: Annual training fire extinguishers was not provided for welders. Last training was provided in the 2011 calendar year.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(A): The employer did not provide fire watchers whenever welding or cutting was performed in locations where other than a minor fire might develop:   a) Welding areas, on or about 5/9/13: A system for fire watching was not set up to protect against igniting residue from spray painting area within 30 feet of welding applications.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(B): The employer did not ensure that fire watchers had fire extinguisher equipment readily available and were trained in its use:   a) Welding area, on or about 5/9/13: Welders working in an area across the aisle and within 35 feet from spray painting operations were not trained in fire extinguisher use.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(1): Workmen assigned to operate or maintain arc welding equipment were not acquainted with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.254(d) and 29 CFR 1910.252(a), (b), and (c):    a) Welding areas, on or about 5/9/13: Employees performing Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) were not trained on the provisions of 1910.252 pertaining to (a) fire prevention and protection, and (c) health protection and ventilation.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

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) Throughout the facility, on or about 5/2/13: Three employees were not provided with information and training on the hazards to which they are exposed including, but not limited to heavy metal fumes, flammable primers and flammable solvents such as xylene.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1): Upon an employee's first entering into employment, and at least annually thereafter, the employer did not inform current employees covered by this section:  a) Throughout the facility, on or about 5/9/13: Employees were not notified of their right to access medical and exposure records including, but not limited to, employee monitoring results for monitoring performed on 5/1/12. In addition, employees were not notified of the availability of records, person keeping records and how to obtain copies of records.