OSHA Inspection: PENNY SHEET METAL, L.L.C.

Issued

2014-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about August 13, 2014, and times prior thereto, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or likely to be present.  Employees were using corrosive chemicals but were not provided with, and required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with using corrosive chemicals such as injury to eyes and skin.

Issued

2014-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   On or about August 13, 2014, and times prior thereto, the employer did not provide and require the use of appropriate eye and face protection for employees using corrosive chemicals.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of eye injuries from corrosive chemicals.

Issued

2014-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 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:  On or about August 13, 2014, and times prior thereto, employees were using corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to muriatic acid containing Hydrochloric Acid at a weight of 25-35%.  Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with exposure to corrosive chemicals such as injury to eyes and skin.

Issued

2014-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  On or about August 13, 2014, and times prior thereto, unused openings in circuit breaker box were not effectively closed.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of electric shock and/or the hazards associated with fire.

Issued

2014-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  On or about August 13, 2014, and times prior thereto, the required working space about the circuit breaker box was being used for storage.  Employees were exposed to the hazard electric shock and/or the hazards associated with fire.

Issued

2014-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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:  On or about August 13, 2014, and times prior thereto, the employer did not develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program that included labeling requirements, material safety data sheets and employee information and training.  Employees were using chemicals such as, but not limited to, muriatic acid containing Hydrochloric Acid at a weight of 25-35%.  Employees were exposed to hazards associated with exposure to corrosive chemicals.