OSHA Inspection: HSI INC. DBA HARVEY SHEET METAL, INC.

Issued

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1320.00 · Current $1320.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  On or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto, at the shop, the employer did not ensure an employee who had a full beard and mustache had a tight fit and seal while wearing a half-face respirator when spraying adhesive on sheet metal parts. This practice exposed the employee to airborne particles seeping into his breathing zone through the respirator while spraying adhesive.

Issued

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:   On or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto, at the shop, the employer did not have a written program to ensure employees voluntarily using respirators, were aware of the requirements set aside for their use.   Instance a: Prior to receiving medical approval to use a respirator, employees wore half-mask respirators with multi-purpose organic cartridges while spraying adhesive to fabricated sheet metal parts.  Instance b:  Respirator used by employees was being stored in the open on a nail hung on the south rear wall, exposing them to any airborne contaminants, dust, dirt and water. This practice creates a condition for exposure of the interior of the respirator face piece to potential airborne contaminants.

Issued

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition:    On or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto, at the shop, the employer did not ensure employees were storing their issued respirators in a safe manner. A respirator issued for use by employees was being stored in the open hung on a nail attached to the south rear wall, exposing it to any airborne contaminants, dust, dirt and water.  This practice creates a condition for exposure of the interior of the respirator face piece to potential airborne contaminants.

Issued

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $2200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating:   On or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto, at the shop located on the south wall, the employer did not assure that acetylene and oxygen cylinders were not stored side by side. Acetylene and oxygen cylinders were stored side by side; less than 20 feet (6.1 m) without any form of one-half hour, fire-resistant, 5 feet (1.5 m) barrier. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of being burned in the event of an ignition source or fire.

Issued

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1320.00 · Current $1320.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    On or about February 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the shop, the employer did not ensure unused openings on rectangular and square 4 inch, galvanized steel, electrical conduit boxes and box covers and double duplex electrical outlets were closed or covered. This created an electrical shock, burn and fire hazard.

Issued

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   On or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto, at the shop, the employer did not ensure the exit route was free and unobstructed. A large tote, metal drum and other miscellaneous items were located within 2 feet of the exit route blocking the path to the exit door. This condition created delay in exiting the building in an emergency, and  trip and fall hazards in a fire.

Issued

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   On or about February 3, 2014, at the facility, the written hazard communication program submitted and developed by the employer, did not include employee training on the new labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) elements. Employees perform welding and spraying operations, which potentially exposes them to inhalation and dermal hazards.