OSHA Inspection: A.M. PRECISION MACHINING, INC.

Issued

Feb 3, 2014

Abate by

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA (the Agency), within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  A.M. Precision Machining, Inc. failed to submit abatement certification to the Agency demonstrating that abatement was completed for the following violations issued under inspection 917037:  Citation Number                                     Item Number                                                     Abatement Date 01                                                        01a                                                                   10/07/2013 01                                                        01b                                                                   10/07/2013 02                                                        01                                                                     10/07/2013 02                                                        02                                                                     10/07/2013 02                                                        03                                                                     10/07/2013 02                                                        04                                                                     10/07/2013   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

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) On or about July 9, 2013, A.M. Precision Machining Inc. did not provide employees with effective information and training on the health hazards of the chemicals in their work area.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals that include, but are not limited to: acetone, acetylene, argon, petroleum distillates, hydrotreated napthenic distillates, chlorinated paraffin, biocides, and hexylene glycol.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a) On or about July 9, 2013, A.M. Precision Machining Inc. did not provide employees with effective information and training on the hazard communication program, labelling system for chemicals, material safety data sheets, and how to obtain hazard information on the chemicals in their work area.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals that include, but are not limited to: acetone, acetylene, argon, petroleum distillates, hydrotreated napthenic distillates, chlorinated paraffin, biocides, and hexylene glycol.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0040007002402037

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) A.M. Precision Machining, Inc., the employer, did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Material safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system; and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to: acetone, acetylene, argon, petroleum distillates, hydrotreated napthenic distillates, chlorinated paraffin, biocides, and hexylene glycol.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0040024020372150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:  (a) On or about July 9, 2013, A.M. Precision Machining Inc. did not have a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in their facility.  Hazardous chemicals known to be present in the facility include, but are not limited to: acetone, argon, propane, and Q-Cut 245 C.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  (a) On or about July 9, 2013, A.M. Precision Machining Inc. did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled with the identity of the hazardous chemical contained therein.  In the 200 S Lively Boulevard Building, a 55 gallon drum of Viscool 5505 was being used and did not have a chemical label on the outside of the barrel.  Hazardous ingredients of Viscool 5505 include, but are not limited to: hydrotreated napthenic distillates, chlorinated paraffin, biocide, and hexylene glycol.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  (a) On or about July 9, 2013, A.M. Precision Machining Inc. did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled with the appropriate hazard warnings of the chemical contained therein.  In the 200 S Lively Boulevard Building, a 55 gallon drum of Viscool 5505 was being used and did not have a chemical label on the outside of the barrel.  Hazardous ingredients of Viscool 5505 include, but are not limited to: hydrotreated napthenic distillates, chlorinated paraffin, biocide, and hexylene glycol.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).