OSHA Inspection: ARLINGTON PLATING COMPANY

Issued

Feb 5, 2014

Abate by

Mar 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided where access to elevations was daily or at each shift, for such purposes as gauging, inspection, regular maintenance, etc., and where such work may expose employee(s) to acids, caustics, gases, or other harmful substances, or for which purposes the carrying of tools or equipment by hand is normally required:   a) The employer failed to supply employees with fixed stairs for access to tanks where the employees accessed the tanks daily or at each shift for gauging or inspection, where carrying tools or equipment by hand was normally required, or when such work may exposed employee(s) to acids, caustics, or other harmful substances.  This occurred in the areas to access the Sludge Thickener Tank.     b) The employer failed to supply employees with fixed stairs for access to tanks where the employees accessed the tanks daily or at each shift for gauging or inspection, where carrying tools or equipment by hand was normally required, or when such work may exposed employee(s) to acids, caustics, or other harmful substances.  This occurred in the areas to access the Soak Cleaning Tank.       c) The employer failed to supply employees with fixed stairs for access to tanks where the employees accessed the tanks daily or at each shift for gauging or inspection, where carrying tools or equipment by hand was normally required, or when such work may exposed employee(s) to acids, caustics, or other harmful substances.  This occurred in the areas to access the Nickel Chrome Treatment Tank.    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

Feb 5, 2014

Abate by

Mar 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them.  a) Facility Wide- The established procedures for the application of energy control did not specify the specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices and the responsibility for them when working on equipment such as the Rectifiers, Dust Collector, Boiler, Tube Buffing Table, Filter Press, Pool Filters, Nickel Recovery, Aluminum Recovery, Degreasers, and Sand Filters.    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

Feb 5, 2014

Abate by

Mar 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control.  a) Facility Wide- The established procedures for the application of energy control did not specify how test the machines or equipment, such as the Rectifiers, Dust Collector, Boiler, Tube Buffing Table, Filter Press, Pool Filters, Nickel Recovery, Aluminum Recovery, Degreasers, and Sand Filters, to verify the effectiveness of the lockout devices.  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

Feb 5, 2014

Abate by

Mar 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  a) Facility Wide- The employer did not provide the lockout training to employees whose duties classify them as affected level individuals.   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

Feb 5, 2014

Abate by

Mar 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,930 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  a) Boiler Room- The employer failed to ensure that persons who performed maintenance or servicing on the Boiler affixed energy isolating devices to each energy source.     b) Waste Water Treatment- The employer failed to ensure that persons who performed maintenance or servicing on the Filter Press, affixed energy isolating devices to each energy source.    c) Waste Water Treatment- The employer failed to ensure that persons who performed maintenance or servicing on the Sand Filters, affixed energy isolating devices to each energy source.    d) Polishing Department- The employer failed to ensure that persons who performed maintenance or servicing on the Degreasers, affixed energy isolating devices to each energy source.  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

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,930 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) Maintenance Shop- The employer failed to ensure that all areas where hazards were created by the point of operation on equipment, such as the unguarded Dayton Table Saw that was used to cut plastic and PVC, were provided with guarding to protect the operators from injury.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Vertical or inclined shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform was not enclosed with stationary casing(s):  a) The employer failed to ensure that all areas where rotating shafts were exposed at seven feet or less from the working level, such as the unguarded rotating shafts on motors for four of the tanks in the Waste Water Treatment Area, that they were provided with guarding and encased to protect the employees working around the area from injury.    b) The employer failed to ensure that all areas where rotating shafts were exposed at seven feet or less from the working level, such as the unguarded rotating shafts on motors for the tank next to the Sludge Thickener Tank, that they were provided with guarding and encased to protect the employees working around the area from injury.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven (7) feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt, and where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:  a) Tube Buffing Room- The employer failed to ensure that all horizontal belts within seven or less feet from the ground or working platform, such as the belts on the Tube Buffing Table, Buffing Machine #1, Buffing Machine #2 and Buffing Machine #3, were provided with a guard on all exposed sides.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) Tube Buffing Room- The employer failed to ensure that all vertical and inclined belts within seven or less feet from the ground or working platform, such as the belts on the Tube Buffing Table, Buffing Machine #1, Buffing Machine #2 and Buffing Machine #3, were provided with a guard on all exposed sides.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a) Tube Buffing Room- The employer failed to ensure that a chain and sprocket within seven or less feet from the ground or working platform on the Tube Buffing Table was provided with a guard on all exposed sides to enclose the hazard posed by the moving equipment.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Hand Line Area- The employer failed to ensure that electrical equipment, such as the twist lock with flexible wiring coming out of hard wired conduit, was being used as permitted under their listing and labeling.      b) Hand Line Area- The employer failed to ensure that electrical equipment, such as the 2-outlet gang box with a plug that was being used to supply additional outlets, were being used as permitted under their listing and labeling.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2014

Abate by

Mar 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Equipment located in damp or wet locations and/or exposed to a vapors, liquids and corrosive agents, were not identified for that purpose.  a) Jessup Line- The employer failed to ensure all enclosures, boxes, and fittings in environments where they were exposed to liquids, vapors and/or a corrosive atmosphere, were identified for use in that type of operating environment.  Boxes, fittings and enclosures such as on outlet boxes that were mounted to columns and the conduit leading to them on the Jessup Line showed outward signs of corrosion and exposure to moisture.    b) Waste Water Treatment Area- The employer failed to ensure all enclosures, boxes, and fittings in environments where they were exposed to liquids, vapors and/or a corrosive atmosphere, were identified for use in that type of operating environment.  Boxes, fittings and enclosures such as on the three outlet boxes that were mounted above the Caustic Lime Slurry Tank in the Waste Water Treatment showed outward signs of corrosion and exposure to moisture.   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

Feb 5, 2014

Abate by

Mar 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures.  The enclosures were not weatherproof in wet locations:  a) Electroless Nickel (EN) Line- The employer failed to ensure all enclosures, boxes and fittings in damp or wet locations on the EN Line were installed to prevent moisture and water from entering and used weatherproof electrical components.  In this area there were hazards posed by the electrical outlet boxes on Tank #522B and on an adjacent wet tank used in the plating process where the front cover for the outlets was missing and there was an unused opening on the side of the outlet that was on Tank #522B.  b) Jessup Line- The employer failed to ensure all enclosures, boxes and fittings in damp or wet locations such as the boxes that were mounted to columns in the middle of the work platform on the Jessup Line as well as on a column above a tank, were installed to prevent moisture and water from entering and used weatherproof electrical components.  In this area there were signs of corrosion as well as liquids being used in the process on a daily basis.     c) Waste Water Treatment Area- The employer failed to ensure all boxes and fittings in damp or wet locations, such as the boxes above the Caustic Lime Slurry Tank in the Waste Water Treatment Area, were installed to prevent moisture and water from entering and used weatherproof electrical components.  In this area there was evidence of splashing from the tank and corrosion.    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

Feb 5, 2014

Abate by

Mar 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4): Portable electric equipment and flexible cords that was used in highly conductive work locations (such as those inundated with water or other conductive locations) or in job locations where employees were likely to contact water or conductive liquids were not approved for those locations:  a) Waste Water Treatment Area- The employer failed ensure that portable electric equipment and flexible cords, such as the Tripp Lite relocatable power tap on the Chrome Destruct Tank that was supplying power to the LMI Pump for the Sodium Bisulfide and Caustic Lime Tanks, pumps that were submerged in liquid filled tanks, and extension cords running to the, that were used in highly conductive work locations in the Waste Water Treatment Area were approved for use in those wet locations.  These cords and powertaps could be inundated with liquids or in job locations where employees were likely to contact water or conductive liquids.    b) Hand Line- The employer failed ensure that portable electric equipment and flexible cords, such as the relocatable power taps, pumps that were submerged in liquid filled tanks and were used in highly conductive work locations on the Hand Line were approved for use in those wet locations.  These cords and powertaps could be inundated with liquids or in job locations where employees were likely to contact water or conductive liquids.  c) Jessup Line- The employer failed ensure that portable electric equipment and flexible cords, such as the relocatable power taps that were used to supply power to pumps that were submerged in liquid filled tanks and were used in highly conductive work locations on the north and northwest side of the Jessup Line, were approved for use in those wet locations.  These cords and powertaps could be inundated with liquids or in job locations where employees were likely to contact water or conductive liquids.  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

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i): Metal raceways, cable armor, and other metal enclosures for conductors were not connected to all boxes, fittings, and cabinets to provide effective electrical continuity:  a) Waste Water Treatment Area- The employer failed to ensure that metal conduit, such as the conduit supplying power to a motor in the Waste Water Treatment Area that had separated, was connected to provide effective electrical continuity.     b) Hand Line Area- The employer failed to ensure that metal enclosures, such as the conduit supplying power to a tank, conduit supplying power to a timer, and the conduit running to the feeder box for the Bright Nickel Tank 643 in the Hand Line  Area, were connected to provide effective electrical continuity.    c) Polishing Department- The employer failed to ensure that metal enclosures, such as the conduit that was separated in the Polishing Department near the fan on the column and running to a box near Polishing Machine #13, were connected to provide effective electrical continuity.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,940 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii): Flexible cords used as permitted in paragraphs (g)(1)(ii)(C), (g)(1)(ii)(G), or (g)(1)(ii)(I) of 29 CFR 1910.305 were not equipped with an attachment plug and energized from an approved receptacle outlet:  a) Hand Line- The employer failed to ensure that flexible cord energized directly from a disconnect box on the Hand Line was equipped with an attachment plug and wired directly from an approved receptacle outlet.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,940 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Jessup Line- The employer failed to provide permanent wiring on the Jessup Line to supply power to pumps, rectifiers, and motors.  Extension cords and flexible wiring were used as a substitute for permanent wiring in this area.        b) Hand Line- The employer failed to provide permanent wiring on the Hand Line to supply power to a motor.  An extension cord was used as a substitute for permanent wiring in this area.        c) Electroless Nickel (EN) Line- The employer failed to provide permanent wiring on the EN Line to supply power to a motor.  An extension cords was used as a substitute for permanent wiring in this area.        d) Sump Pump Area- The employer failed to provide permanent wiring for the sump pump.  Flexible wiring was used as a substitute for permanent wiring in this area.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Maintenance Shop- The employer failed to ensure that flexible cords and cables, such both ends of the power cord for the Roll-In Vertical Bandsaw, were provided with strain relief to prevent pull from being transferred to joints and terminal screws.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $11,880 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  a) Jessup Line- The employer did not ensure all floor areas, such as the area beside the Jessup Line, were kept in a dry condition.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.    Arlington Plating Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA Inspections Number 280132, Citation 1, Item 2, and was affirmed as a final order on June 26, 2012, with respect to the workplace at 600 S. Vermont St., in Palatine, Illinois.