OSHA Inspection: MILLENNIUM INDUSTRIES, LLC

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.     The employer does not ensure that suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were provided within the work area where injurious corrosive materials were being used.  This violation was observed on or about April 23, 2015, in the paint area where employees were exposed to chemical burns when dispensing a corrosive paint accelerator with no suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body.     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 suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body are provided within the work area when employees are exposed to corrosive chemicals.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Aug 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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 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.     a) This violation was observed on or about April 23, 2015,  in the machine shop area where an employee was exposed to caught-by and struck-by hazards when operating the Victor Swing lathe that was not guarded to protect the operator from rotating parts and flying chips.    b) This violation was observed on or about April 23, 2015,  in the machine shop area where an employee was exposed to caught-by and struck-by hazards when operating the Kingston HD lathe that was not guarded to protect the operator from rotating parts and flying chips.    c) This violation was observed on or about April 23, 2015,  in the machine shop area where an employee was exposed to caught-by and struck-by hazards when operating the Victor Precision High Speed lathe that was not guarded to protect the operator from rotating parts and flying chips.    d) This violation was observed on or about April 23, 2015, in the fabrication shop,  where employees were exposed to an amputation hazard while operating a band saw without a guard covering the non-working portion of the blade.     e) This violation occurred on or about April 23, 2015 in the fabrication shop where press operators were exposed to a crushing hazard when operating the Accur Press, (#740012) that was not guarded to prevent entry to the point of operation.       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 one or more methods of machine guarding is 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:

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections.    The employer does not ensure that abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections. This violation was observed on or about, April 23, 2015, in the fabrication shop area where employees were exposed to stuck-by hazards when operating an abrasive wheel bench grinder that had no guard to cover the spindle nut and flange.          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 the spindle nut and flange are guarded.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.  The employer does not ensure  the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top did not exceed one fourth inch. This violation was observed on or about April 23, 2015, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Jet bench grinder that did not have a tongue guard that was adjusted to 1/4" inch or less.    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 tongue guards are provided and adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-fourth inch.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire.    The employer does not ensure that oxygen cylinders were stored away from reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders.  This violation was observed on or about April 23, 2015, behind the fabrication shop area, where employees were exposed to fire hazards when placing full oxygen cylinders next to an acetylene and propane cylinders in the storage area.        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 oxygen cylinders are not stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed    The employer does not effectively close unused openings in breaker cabinets.       a. This violation was observed on or about April 23, 2015, in electrical panel for Miller welding machines where employees are exposed to an electrical hazard when accessing the breaker panel without blanks being installed where there are unused openings.      b. This violation was observed on or about April 23, 2015, in the Hydmech band saw panel where employees are exposed to an electrical hazard when accessing the breaker panel without blanks being installed where there are unused openings.    c.  This violation was observed on or about April 23, 2015, in the machine shop next to the 7 1/2 ton condenser breaker panel where employees are exposed to an electrical hazard when accessing the breaker panel without blanks being installed where there are unused openings.        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 unused openings are effectively closed.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  The employer does not provide covers for pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings which are approved for the purpose.  This violation was observed on or about April 23, 2015, in the fabrication area where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when working near an electrical junction boxes without protective covers.  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 junction boxes are provided with covers approved for the purpose.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.       The employer does not record each work related injury that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.  This violation occurred on or about March 20, 2015, where an employee was hospitalized from an injury to his foot and the injury was not recorded on the OSHA 300 or equivalent.       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 the when an employee receives medical treatment beyond first aid that the work-related injury is recorded on the OSHA 300 log.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours.    The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours. This violation occurred on or about March 20, 2015, where an employee was hospitalized from an injury to his foot when struck-by a steel beam in the fabrication area without the employer reporting the work-related incident within 24 hours.    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 the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye is reported to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident.