OSHA Inspection: CERTIFIED METAL FINISHING, INC.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards: Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    a.  On or about August 27, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to fall and struck by hazards while working in and/or below a mezzanine area, respectively, which had guardrails that lacked midrails and/or toeboards.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2): Stair rails did not consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts, with the vertical height not more than 34 inches (86.36 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76.2 cm) from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with face of riser at forward edge of tread:    a.  On or about August 27, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using a stair that lacked a midrail on its railing system.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations:    a.  On or about August 27, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using unsecured piece of plywood placed over concrete blocks for accessing a wastewater treatment area.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 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.  On or about August 27, 2014, at the chromate line, frequent inspections of the hoisting mechanism of a crane were not conducted for identifying defects, including but not limited to; missing latches and/or deformations of hooks, excessive wear of operating components, etc.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a.  On or about August 27, 2014, at the maintenance department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Quality, Model No. 80F/TG12020, Serial No. CR-903) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:       a.  On or about August 27, 2014, at the maintenance department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Quality, Model No. 80F/TG12020, Serial No. CR-903) which was not anchored.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:    a.  On or about August 27, 2014, at the quality control office of the above addressed worksite, a lighting fixture installed inside a storage area lacked a cover for protecting its light bulb from breakage, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Nov 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):  On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or 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.  On or about August 27, 2014, at the racking/packing department of the above addressed jobsite, an area over the working space was used for storage purposes without having load limits posted, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.