OSHA Inspection: FLINTWOOD METALS, INCORPORATED

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,275 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(d)(7)(iv)(d): Containers were not located so as not to be subject to vehicular damage, or not adequately protected against such damage:  (a)  Flintwood Metals, Incorporated - The two above ground propane storage containers were not guarded against vehicle traffic, on or about May 6, 2014.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $765 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  (a)  Flintwood Metals, Incorporated - The employer did not develop or maintain a frequent inspection program for the four (4) underhung Kone Cranes to ensure the items contained in subparagraphs (i) through (vii) of this section were acceptable, on or about May 6, 2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:  (a)  Flintwood Metals, Incorporated - The employer did not develop or implement a periodic inspection program for the four (4) underhung Kone Cranes to ensure that the items contained in subparagraphs (i) through (x) were acceptable, on or about May 6, 2014.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,275 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  (a)  Flintwood Metals, Incorporated - The 480 volt electrical panel located on the South wall of the Production Area was not provided with a cover, on or about May 6, 2014.  (b)  Flintwood Metals, Incorporated - The garage door control panel located on the East wall of the Production Area was not provided with a cover, on or about May 6, 2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,020 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0691

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):  (a) - Flintwood Metals, Incorporated - The employer did not conduct chromium VI employee exposure monitoring for the employee(s) welding on the stainless steel, on or about May 6, 2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  (a) Flintwood Metals, Incorporated - The employer did not conduct a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessment for the employees welding, painting, and assembling the products, on or about May 6, 2014.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2584

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  (a) Flintwood Metals, Incorporated - The employer did not develop or implement a written Hazard Communication Program for the employees exposed to Pro Guard Paint, various cutting lubricants, metal fumes, on or about May 6, 2014.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2584

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  safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  (a) Flintwood Metals, Incorporated - The employer did not develop or implement an employee training program which met the requirements of the 2012 Hazard Communication Standard for the employees exposed to Pro Guard Paint, various cutting lubricants, metal fumes, on or about May 6, 2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.