OSHA Inspection: FOREST PARK SHEET METAL WORKS, INC.

Issued

2015-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(j)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI):  a) The Break Area - The surfaces in the break area such as, but not limited to, the Coke machine, tested positive for chromium (VI).

Issued

2015-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a)  The Workshop - Employees were required to operate a forklift and the employer did not provide training to the employees on the forklift's safe operation.

Issued

2015-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a)  Workshop - Employees were required to work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, acetylene, propane, and galvanized steel and the employer did not develop a written Hazard Communication Program.