OSHA Inspection: METARIS CORP.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet (1.22 m) or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    (a)  Shipping Department - On or about February 6, 2014  the storage area above an office 8 feet high did not have a standard guardrail.    (b)  Break Area - On or about February 6, 2014 the storage area more than 8 feet high did not have a standard guardrail.    (c)  Porting Area - On or about February 6, 2014 the storage area above the break area did not have a standard guardrail.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v):    (a)  Break Area - On or about February 6, 2014 stairs did not have a midrail.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1690.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.     (a)  PTO Area - On or about February 6, 2014 an employee was required to wear a 3M Half mask respiratory yet a respirator program had not been developed.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    (a)  PTO Area - On or about February 6, 2014 an employee was required to wear a 3M Half mask respiratory without a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to safely use the respirator.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter.    (a)  PTO Area - On or about February 6, 2014 an employee using a 3M Half mask respiratory had not been fit tested.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1690.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft ends did not present a smooth edge and projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft:    (a)  Porting Department - On or about February 6, 2014 the shaft on the Mazak Quick Turn 200 was 5 inches long.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1690.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii): Gears were not guarded as described in paragraph (o) of this section:    (a)  Porting Department - On or about February 6, 2014 rotating gears for the #873 Gear Shaper were not guarded.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1690.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment were not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.    (a)  Porting Area - On or about February 6, 2014 multiplex surge protector was used to supply power to permanent equipment.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1690.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.    (a)  Warehouse - On or about February 6, 2014 a pallet and other material were restricting access to the electrical panels.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1690.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location.      (a) PTO Area - On or about February 6, 2014 receptacles for the Parts Washers did not have a cover to prevent chemicals from entering the electrical parts.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate:  (a)  Shipping Department - On or about February 6, 2014  a load limit sign was not posted for the storage area above an office.  (b)  Break Area - On or about February 6, 2014 a load limit sign was not posted for the storage area.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:  (a)  Lobby Area - On or about February 6, 2014 the electrical cover for the switch was damaged.

Issued

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  (a)  Dump Pump Area - On or about February 6, 2014 employees were exposed to several unlabeled containers of cleaner.  (b)  Shipping Area - On or about February 6, 2014 employees were exposed to several unlabled container of Ironclad.