OSHA Inspection: U.S. ZINC

Issued

Oct 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(a)(32): 29CFR 1910.106(a)(32) The employer did not ensure that flammable liquids were stored in a container that complies with paragraph (d)(2) of this section.     In the lab, on June 20, 2013, and at times prior thereto; the employer did not have suitable storage area for flammable  chemicals, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Oct 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    In the lab, on June 20, 2013, and at times prior thereto; employees working with corrosive chemicals did not have an eye wash or shower available to flush or wash off chemicals, exposing employees to chemical burns.

Issued

Oct 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $585 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)       In the Lab, on June 20, 2013, and at times prior thereto; employees used Chromic Acid that was stored in an unlabeled / unmarked bottle on the counter top next to the sink in the lab, exposing employees to hazardous chemical.

Issued

Oct 31, 2013

Abate by

Nov 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $585 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced in the lab.    In the Lab, on June 20, 2013, and at times prior thereto; employees were not trained in the hazard communications before working in the lab, exposing them to unknown hazards such as but not limited to Chromic Acid, Acetone, Cyclohexanone, and Isopropyl Alcohol, exposing employees to skin contact, inhalation hazards.