OSHA Inspection: KMG INDUSTRIAL SCREENING & METAL FINISHING, INC.

Issued

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $952.00 Reduced

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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) KMG Industrial Screening & Metal Finishing, Inc., 1225 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO 80501: On and before 5/6/13, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  Corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, Chromic, Nitric, and Sulfuric acid are used by employees.  This condition exposes employees to a chemical burn hazard.

Issued

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $714.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   (a) KMG Industrial Screening & Metal Finishing, Inc., 1225 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO 80501: On and before 5/6/13, the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a site specific written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.  The employer utilizes products such as, but not limited to, Alodine 1200S, Meta-Plate Ultima, and Sulfuric acid.    Abatement note:  The written hazard communication program will also include:      (1) A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using an identity that is referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and,      (2) The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks.

Issued

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new physical or health hazard that the employees have not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a) KMG Industrial Screening & Metal Finishing, Inc., 1225 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO 80501: On and before 5/6/13, the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees on the physical and health hazards associated with chemicals including, but not limited to, Alodine 1200S, Meta-Plate Ultima, and Sulfuric acid.  This condition potentially exposes employees to chemical and physical hazards associated with the hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1): In addition to the requirements of the Hazard Communication standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, the employer did not comply with section (l)(2) of this standard: (a) KMG Industrial Screening & Metal Finishing, Inc., 1225 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO 80501: On and before 5/6/13, the employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was potential exposure to chromium (VI) were provided with information and training as required by section (l)(2) of this standard.  Employees work with Alodine 1200S, which contains chromium(VI) oxide.  This condition could result in employee exposure to chromium(VI).

Issued

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):  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) KMG Industrial Screening & Metal Finishing, Inc., 1225 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO 80501: On and before 5/6/13, the employer did not ensure that the tanks used in the facility were labeled, tagged, or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein.  This condition exposes employees to a chemical hazard.   Abatement Note:  Each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace must be labeled with the following information: (1)  Identity of the hazardous chemical(s); and,  (2)  Appropriate hazard warnings with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical(s).

Issued

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):  The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace which includes a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards:    (a) KMG Industrial Screening & Metal Finishing, Inc., 1225 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO 80501: On and before 5/6/13, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace such as hexavalent chromium, sulfuric and nitric acid, and nickel.  This condition exposed employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): 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):     (a) KMG Industrial Screening & Metal Finishing, Inc., 1225 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO 80501: On and before 5/6/13, 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 work with Alodine 1200S, which contains chromium(VI) oxide.  This condition could result in employees wearing inappropriate respiratory protection for the situation and exposure to hexavalent chromium.

Issued

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  (a) KMG Industrial Screening & Metal Finishing, Inc., 1225 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO 80501: On and before 5/6/13, the employer did not ensure that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed for the facility.  This condition potentially exposes employees to chemical and physical hazards associated with hazardous chemicals.    Abatement Note:  The written certification shall identify the following:  (1)  The workplace evaluated;  (2)  The person certifying that the evaluation has been performed;  (3)  The date(s) of the hazard assessment; and,  (4)  The document as a certification of hazard assessment.