OSHA Inspection: THE VICTOR GROUP, INC.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) Fralo Industries, 1651 E. 12th St. in Erie, PA - natural gas main located between the building and parking lot.  On or about March 4, 2014, personnel were potentially exposed to fire/explosion hazards from natural gas mains and associated piping that were not protected against physical damage. The gas main and associated piping was not protected from being accidentally struck-by vehicles.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:     a) Fralo Industries, 1651 E. 12th St. in Erie, PA; area around parts washer/booth.  On or about March 4, 2014, a flammable residue had accumulated on sections of the wash booth in areas that include but are not limited to the light fixtures.  A fire erupted on the top of the wash booth while an employee was utilizing a drill on the light fixtures screws.     b) Fralo Industries, 1651 E. 12th St. in Erie, PA; powder coating room.  On or about March 4, 2014, powder coating material had accumulated on ductwork, piping and other equipment.  The accumulation of the powder coat material created a potential fire hazard.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): Employee training did not include at least the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):   a) Fralo Industries, 1651 E. 12th St. in Erie, PA.  On or about March 4, 2014, employees were working around and with hazardous chemicals that included, but were not limited to, Surcoat 924, Fralo Red powder coating and Fralo Smooth Red spray paint.  Employees did not received training on the physical and chemical hazards of the chemicals.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides:     a) Fralo Industries, 1651 E. 12th St. in Erie, PA; top of parts washer booth, east side of production area. On or about March 4, 2014, employees working on top of the parts washer were not protected from falling 9 feet to the ground by a standard guardrail.  Employees performed activities that included, but were not limited to, working on washer booth light fixtures, cleaning the exhaust duct from washer and cleaning after the fire on March 4, 2014.     Or In The Alternative:     29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not provided wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards which were encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body:      a) Fralo Industries, 1651 E. 12th St. in Erie, PA; top of parts washer booth, east side of production area. On or about March 4, 2014, employees did not utilize and/or were not protected from falling 9 feet to the ground by fall protection equipment (e.g. Personal Fall Arrest System) when working on top of the washer.  Work activities performed on top of the washer included, but were not limited to, working on washer booth light fixtures, cleaning the exhaust duct from washer and cleaning after the fire on March 4, 2014.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer did not also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:    a) Fralo Industries, 1651 E. 12th St. in Erie, PA; top of parts washer booth and in washer area. On or about March 4, 2014, employees and supervisors used portable fire extinguishers to put out a fire.  Personnel had not been trained on the use of the extinguishers or hazards of fire fighting.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area:     a) Fralo Industries, 1651 E. 12th St. in Erie, PA.  On or about March 4, 2014, temporary employees worked around and with chemicals that included, but were not limited to, Surcoat 924, Fralo Red powder coating, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, and Fralo Smooth Red spray paint.  The temporary employees had not received initial workplace specific hazard communication training.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Fralo Industries, 1651 E. 12th St. in Erie, PA; electrical raceway along the parts washer booth.  On or about March 4, 2014, an opening in the raceway was not enclosed by a knockout.