OSHA Inspection: GEORGIA PLATING, INC.

Issued

Mar 24, 2014

Abate by

May 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(c)(1): Each exit discharge did not lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside.  On or about January 8, 2014:  Employees in the Rack III loading and unloading area were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards as the exit door discharged into the an additional plating area where chemicals are in use.

Issued

Mar 24, 2014

Abate by

May 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards wore eye protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection that could be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses.  On or about January 8, 2014:  Employees loading and unloading parts in the Rack III area were required to wear safety glasses for protection against flying objects.  The employer did not ensure employees wearing prescription glasses were protected.