MAYBROOK, NY —
OSHA Inspection: EASTERN ALLOYS, INC.
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of EASTERN ALLOYS, INC. in 11 HENRY HENNING DRIVE, MAYBROOK, NY 12543 (NAICS 331492). OSHA activity number 340453133.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- EASTERN ALLOYS, INC.
- Site address
- 11 HENRY HENNING DRIVE
- City
- MAYBROOK
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 12543
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 317, MAYBROOK, NY 12543
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 331492
- Employees
- 50
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.95 G08 II
- Issued
- May 21, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(8)(ii): Unless a physician determines that the standard threshold shift is not work-related or aggravated by occupational noise exposure, the employer did not ensure that the following steps are taken when a standard threshold shift occurs: (a) On or about 03/10/2015, at facility, for the employees that received a standard threshold shift. The employer did not refer the employees for a clinical audiological evaluation or an otological examination, as appropriate. Only a physician can make the determination that a standard threshold shift is not work-related.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.132 A
- Issued
- May 21, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact: (a) On or about 3/10/2013, at facility, for the laborer working with zinc. The employer did not select and provide right personal protective equipment for the protection of the body such as but not limited to, clothing that is compatible with molten zinc.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2625
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- May 21, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (a) On and before 3/10/2015, at facility, for the laborer working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, zinc dust. Employees were not provided with information and training on the hazards of the chemicals they work with or are exposed to in their work area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1575
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.1200 H03 IV
- Issued
- May 21, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 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, including 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 employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information: (a) On and before 3/10/2015, at facility, for the laborer working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, zinc dust. Employees were not provided with information and training on the hazards of the chemicals they work with or are exposed to in their work area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 C02 I
- Issued
- May 21, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $700 · Current $525 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): When the employer determined that voluntary respirator use was permissible, the employer did not provide the respirator users with the information contained in Appendix D to this section (" Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard"): (a) On or about 3/10/2015, at facility, for the laborers who voluntarily wear 3M N95 respirators while sweeping. Employer did not provide Appendix D to employees.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $525
- — Z (O) $700
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340453133.
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