OSHA Inspection: CLOVER WIRE FORMING CO. INC.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $716 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965 Section 3.3.8, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a)  Argon Cylinder Storage Area - Near Large Black Argo Cylinder in Use:   Four Argon cylinders were not secured to keep them from falling over and being damaged or causing damage as a result; on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards:    a)   Main Production Floor:  Employees using hand trucks to move drums containing metal parts and scrap were not required to wear appropriate foot protection (e.g., safety shoes or equivalent); on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Entire Company:  Employees handled and used various hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Tapfree Excel Cutting Fluid (Naphthenic Distillate), steel (welding fumes), Gel Star Heavy-Duty Synthetic Grease (flammable), oxygen and acetylene.  The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program; on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a) Entire Company:  Employees handled and used various hazardous chemicals including but not limited to: Tapfree Excel Cutting Fluid (Naphthenic Distillate), galvanized steel, stainless steel, low carbon steel (welding fumes), Gel Star Heavy-Duty Synthetic Grease (flammable), oxygen and acetylene.  The employer did not have safety data sheets for these hazardous chemicals; on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:   a) Entire Company:  Employees handled and used various hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Tapfree Excel Cutting Fluid (Naphthenic Distillate), steel (welding fumes), Gel Star Heavy-Duty Synthetic Grease (flammable), oxygen and acetylene.  The employer did not provide training on the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area; on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a)  Welding Areas:  The employer provided and allowed the voluntary use of filtering facepiece respirators (e.g., 3M 8214 N-95  Welding Respirators) but did not provide employees wiht the information contained in Appendix D; on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a)  Entire Company:  A fire extinguisher had not been inspected since 2009 and was not subjected to the annual maintenance check; on or about 5/8/2013.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Main Production Area:  Stainless steel rings were being welded on an automatic welding machine and the employer did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for the operator; on or about 10/22/13.