OSHA Inspection: SMITH & WESSON CORP.

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    In the break room of the Twist Screw Machine Department at 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA:  On or about January 29, 2015, the employer did not ensure that a flexible cord on a relocatable power tap was connected to the device so that tension would not be transmitted to joints.

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,913 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:    In the twist screw machine department at 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA: On or about January 29, 2015, the employer had labeled a tote container of Powerclean 954 with an incorrect reactivity rating which did not provide specific information to employees regarding the physical and health hazards of the cleaner.

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:    In the twist screw machine section of the small parts department at 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA: On or about January 29, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employee training included the physical and health hazards of the specific chemicals in the work area.

Issued

Feb 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazardous communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of labels received on shipped containers and the work place labeling system used by their employer, and the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how the employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    In the twist screw machine section of the small parts cell at 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA: On or about January 29, 2015, the employer did not ensure that all employees working with hazardous materials were trained on the new requirements of the Global Harmonization System (GHS) including explanation of labels received on shipping containers and work place labeling system used by the employer, the safety data sheet and how employees can use the hazard information.