OSHA Inspection: CLARK TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INC.

Issued

Apr 10, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,360

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.94(a)(6): The air for abrasive-blasting respirators was not  free of harmful quantities of dusts, mists, or noxious gases, and did not meet the requirements for air purity set forth in 29 CFR 1910.134(i):  a) Outside Blasting Area: The air supply to the blasting hood was not monitored at intervals sufficient to prevent carbon monoxide in the breathing air from exceeding 10 PPM, on or about March 11, 2015.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Apr 10, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,360

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(b): Abrasive blast cleaning nozzle(s) were not equipped with an operating valve which had to be held open manually:  a) Outside Blasting Area: The manually operated safety handle on the Empire abrasive blasting nozzle was defeated by a plastic zip tie, as observed on or about March 11, 2015.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Apr 10, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii)(a): The door of the metal storage cabinet(s) for flammable and combustible liquids was not provided with a three point lock:    a) Storage Trailer: A door on a flammable storage cabinet (VX Cabinet) was missing the handle and door locking mechanism, as observed on or about March 11, 2015.    Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Apr 10, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) Production Area: Each of the exit signs (3) were not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot candles by a reliable light source, as observed on or about March 11, 2015.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Apr 10, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  a) Production area: Employees did not receive training in the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting at least annually, on or about March 11, 2015.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Apr 10, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Production area: A relocatable power tap, used for battery recharging, was connected in series (daisy chained) with an extension cord, as observed on or about March 11, 2015.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Apr 10, 2015

Abate by

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Production area: Employees did not receive training on the new labeling elements and new SDS format, on or about March 11, 2015.  Abatement Certification Required.