OSHA Inspection: CINCHSEAL

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 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) Milling/Lathe work area: An eyewash station, capable of 15 minutes of continuous flushing, was not provided in the immediate work area where employees used ZEP Industrial Purple Cleaner and Degreser Concentrate, a corrosive chemical, on or about 12/6/13.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Feb 7, 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 facility: The employer did not develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program for the hazardous chemicals used by employees, such as, but not limited to, ZEP Industrial Purple Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate (a corrosive), Quantum Silicone Mold Making Resin QM262A, Mobil Synthetic Oil, Trim E206 Cutting and Grinding Fluid and isopropyl alcohol, on or about 12/6/13.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training 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 facility: The employer did not provide effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals used by employees, such as, but not limited to, ZEP Industrial Purple Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate (a corrosive), Quantum Silicone Mold Making Resin QM262A, Mobil Synthetic Oil, Trim E206 Cutting and Grinding Fluid and isopropyl alcohol, on or about 12/6/13.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:   a) Mill/Lathe production area: An MSC Industrial SUpply Company band saw did not have an adjustable guard over the unused portion of the blade, on or about 12/6/13.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):  a) Mill/Lathe production area: Employees used an unguarded Baldor bench grinder, catalog number 111 serial number W183, to deburr steel pieces, on or about 12/6/13.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Lathe/Mill production area: Employees are exposed to five unmounted 4x4 receptacles attached to drop cords that were used to power items, such as, but not limited to, milling machines, a bench grinder, a lathe and an extension cord, on or about 12/6/13.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.