OSHA Inspection: CERTIFIED METAL FINISHING, INC.

Issued

Mar 17, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(g)(4): Food or beverages were stored in area(s) exposed to toxic material(s):     On or about October 22, 2014, the employer at above addressed jobsite, did not ensure that employees have a safe area to store, handle and ingest their food or beverage away from their working area where there are toxic materials such as but not limited to, Miccro Super XP2000 containing VM&P naphtha,  toluene, lead chromate and talc, Alkume E containing 60-100% of sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid containing 51% and nitric acid containing 65%.

Issued

Mar 17, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(1): A hazard was present or was likely to be present from skin or eye contact with chromium (VI); however, the employer did not provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment at no cost to employees, and/or did not ensure that employees used such clothing and equipment:    On or about October 22, 2014, the employer at above addressed jobsite, did not ensure that employees working in the anodizing department have tightly fitting safety goggles, long sleeve shirt, acid resistant chemical suit and/or apron as required when working with corrosive and toxic substances such as but not limited to, Miccro Super XP2000 containing VM&P naphtha,  toluene, lead chromate and talc, Alkume E containing 60-100% of sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid containing 51%, nitric acid containing 65%.

Issued

Mar 17, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(c)(1)(i): Toilet facilities were not provided in accordance with TABLE J-1 of this Section.  On or about October 22nd 2014, the employer at above addressed jobsite, did not ensure that 25 employees working in the operative area have at least 2 toilets or water closets as specified in Table J-1 of the Standard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $420 Reduced

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 labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    On or about October 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not provide adequate training or information regarding the hazards of chemicals, according with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals with pictograms or representations as a part of the new SDS and label format.