OSHA Inspection: A. TITAN INSTRUMENTS

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jan 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,142 · Current $1,607 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:  a) Anodizing Room - On or about 11/7/13, an eyewash faciility was not located within the immediate work area for employees working with, and exposed to corrosive materials such as, but not limited to, sulfuric acid (95-98%), nitric acid (50-70%), and phosphoric acid.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,607 · Current $1,205 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) Anodizing Room - On or about 12/2/13, the power cord, for the heater in the electropolishing bath, had the outer insulation pulled away from the housing exposing the bare wires.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jan 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Throughout establishment - On or about 11/7/13, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and phosphoric acid.    A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:       1.   Labeling and other forms of warning;       2.   Material Safety Data Sheets AND       3.   Employee information and training will be met. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazard must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jan 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Throughout establishment - On or about 11/7/13, the employer did not provide information and training, as required, to employees working with and/or exposed to nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and phosphoric acid.   Employees were not informed of:        1.   The requirements of this section; and       2.   The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program.   Employees were not trained in:       1.   The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.