OSHA Inspection: JVK PRECISION HARD CHROME, INC.

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2):   The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard:   On or about June 12th, 2013, the employer did not complete frequent (monthly at minimum) inspections of its half-ton crane over the plating tanks.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3):   Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:   On or about June 12th, 2013, the employer did not complete a periodic (yearly at minimum) inspection of its half-ton crane over the plating tanks.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   On or about June 7th, 2013, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to an employee using a half-mask respirator with cartridges while shotblasting.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):  On or about June 12th, 2013, the employer had not made an initial determination of employee exposure to chromium (VI).  No abatement documentation or certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   On or about June 12th, 2013, the employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a written hazard communication to inform and protect employees from chemicals such chromium compounds and sodium hydroxide compounds, among others.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).