OSHA Inspection: VINCE JACKS METAL CO. INC.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):   The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which was incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:  a/  Inside of the yard, three compressed gas cylinders partially filled with oxygen were stored on their sides.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near any other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or in an acetylene generator compartment:  a/  Inside of the Yard, two oxygen and one LPG cylinder were stored together.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(6)(iv):  Storage area(s) for flammable or combustible liquids were not kept free of combustible material:   a/  Inside of the Yard, the 250-gallon above ground storage tank partially filled with diesel fuel was partially obstructed by cut tree branches.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i):  Suitable fire control devices were not available where flammable and combustible liquids were stored:  a/  Inside of the Yard, a suitable fire extinguisher was not posted or provided where the 250 gallon, above ground diesel fuel storage tank was located.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(iii):  Open flames and smoking were permitted in flammable liquid storage areas:  a/  Inside of the Yard, a "no smoking" sign was not posted adjacent to the above-ground, 250 gallon diesel fuel storage tank.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii):  Flammable and combustible liquid(s) were not stored in tanks or closed container(s):  a/  Inside of the Processing Building, a red, plastic container partially filled with stored diesel fuel was not closed.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a/  The workplace hazard assessment had not been verified.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):   Employers did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  a/  Inside of the Yard, employee(s) who change out LPG cylinders that fuel industrial fork trucks such as the Nissan 40, unknown m/n or s/n, were not provided with the appropriate hand protection.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(3): Approved trucks did bear a label or some other identifying mark indicating approval by the testing laboratory:  a/  Inside of the Yard, the technical plate belonging to the Linda Lift Truck, unknown m/n, s/n H2X393T02699, was completely illegible.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years:  a/  Employee(s) who operate industrial fork trucks such as the Nissan 40, unknown m/n or s/n, were last evaluated in March 2011.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):  Powered industrial truck(s) with defect(s) or in any way unsafe had not been withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  a/  Inside of the Yard, the left rear solid rubber tire belonging to the Linda Lift Truck, unknown m/n, s/n H2X393T02699, had large chunks of rubber missing throughout its entire circumference.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):  Point(s) of operation (P.O.O.) of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a/  Inside of the Processing Building, the P.O.O. belonging to the No. 1 1/2 Constellation Shear, unknown m/n, s/n 147, was unguarded.  b/  Inside of the Warehouse, the P.O.O. belonging to the MOROS Alligator Shear, m/n H-M-8, unknown s/n, was unguarded.  c/  Inside of the Warehouse, the five P.O.O. belonging to the Wire Stripper Machine, unknown make, model, or serial number, were unguarded.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:  a/  Inside of the Processing Building, the 220 volt circuit breaker panel box had a missing knockout.  b/  Inside of the Warehouse, the 220 volt circuit breaker panel box had two, unused openings.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training would be met:  a/  A hazard communication program was not developed or implemented for employees who handle hazardous materials such as anti-freeze, diesel fuel, grease, and liquid propane gas.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas) was not prepared:  a/  A list of known hazardous materials such as anti-freeze, diesel fuel, grease, and liquid propane gas was not prepared.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): 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, did not provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a/  Inside of the Processing Building, diesel fuel, a combustible liquid, was stored inside of a red, plastic container that was stamped with the word "GASOLINE".  b/  Inside of the Yard, a 250 gallon above ground storage tank partially filled with diesel fuel was unlabelled.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  a/  Safety data sheets for hazardous materials such as anti-freeze, diesel fuel, grease, and liquid propane gas were not made available.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:  a/  Employee training in the elements of an effective hazard communication program and the safe use of hazardous materials such as anti-freeze, diesel fuel, grease, and liquid propane gas was not performed.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(1):  The employer did not train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format by December 1, 2013:  a/  Employees were not instructed in the new label elements and safety data sheet format as of April 21, 2015.