OSHA Inspection: STERLING FILTER AND METAL PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

2015-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $680.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1460186020852310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(h)(3): Employees working with liquids that could burn, irritate, or otherwise harm their skin were not provided with appropriate first-aid supplies that were located near dipping or coating operations:    a) Electro-polishing line, an employee was exposed to liquid acids, including hydrofluoric acid, and appropriate first aid supplies suitable for treatment of acid burns was not available, on or about August 28, 2015.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2015-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $510.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1460186020852310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a) Electro-polishing line, an employee was exposed to liquid acids, including hydrofluoric acid, and did not wear liquid tight goggles or face shield to protect his eyes from misting or splashing, on or about August 28, 2015.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED