OSHA Inspection: THOMPSON SCALE COMPANY

Issued

2015-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being crushed-by in the event of a tip over, which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.      This violation occurred on or about February 24, 2015, throughout the facility where employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards while operating a Clark brand forklift GCS-15, serial number G127-1587-7228KF, without wearing a seatbelt.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2015-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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.    The employer does not guard all the rotating parts of machines whose operation exposes employees to injury.     a. This violation occurred on or about February 24, 2015, in the work shop where an employee was exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a ZAY7032G Milling Drill Press, serial number 021292, without a point of operation guard.     b. This violation occurred on or about February 24, 2015, in the work shop where an employee was exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Jet Equipment & Tools brand lathe BD-920N, without a guard to cover the rotating chuck.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all machines that have exposed rotating parts are guarded.

Issued

2015-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.  The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met. This violation occurred on or about February 24, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the work area where employees were using chemicals such as, but not limited to, Crown Lacquer Thinner, Krylon Appliance Epoxy, spray enamels, and Bass & Tool Supply Cool Blue machine lubricant, without a written hazard communication program in the workplace.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.

Issued

2015-03-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace.  The employer does not maintain and make readily accessible copies of safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace. This violation occurred on or about February 24, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the work area where employees were using chemicals such as, but not limited to, Crown Lacquer Thinner, Krylon Appliance Epoxy, various spray enamels, and Bass & Tool Supply Cool Blue machine lubricant, without maintaining copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that safety data sheets are maintained and made available to employees on all work shifts for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.