OSHA Inspection: WYMAN-GORDON FORGINGS INC

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $100 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:      The employer does not ensure that a suitable facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes is provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  This violation occurred on or about January 30, 2014, located in Building #11 Test Lab etching area, where employees were exposed to contact hazards when using corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, hydrofluoric acid without the eye wash being readily assessable.          Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that a suitable facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes is provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3)(vii): The employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan did not include the designation of personnel responsible for implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan, including the assignment of a Chemical Hygiene Officer; and when appropriate, establishment of a chemical hygiene committee:   The employer does not ensure that the Chemical Hygiene Plan includes the designation of personnel responsible for implementation of the plan.  This violation occurred on or about January 27, 2014, located in Building #11 Test Lab, where the Chemical Hygiene Plan did not identify a chemical hygiene officer and/or chemical hygiene committee.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that the Chemical Hygiene Plan includes the designation of personnel responsible for implementation of the plan.

Issued

Feb 28, 2014

Abate by

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(3)(ii): The employer did not inform laboratory employees of the location and availability of the Chemical Hygiene Plan:   The employer does not ensure that laboratory employees know the location and availability of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.  This violation occurred on or about January 27, 2014, located in Building #11 Test Lab, where the laboratory employees did not know the location or availability of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that laboratory employees know the location and availability of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.