OSHA Inspection: GWYNEDD MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

2015-11-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a) Gwynedd Manufacturing - An employee was not utilizing protective equipment while treating metal parts with Oxiblak, a corrosive chemical, and suffered second degree burns on hands and arms, on or about May 4, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-11-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) Gwynedd Manufacturing - Blasting Room - Employees are exposed chemical burns to the skin or the eyes associated with the use of a corrosive chemical including Chemtrol 312  and the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards necessitate the use of personal protective equipment such as gloves and eyewear, on or about September 11, 2015.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-11-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    a) Gwynedd Manufacturing - On or about September 11, 2015, employees work with hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Chemtrol 312, Oxiblak, and Safety-Kleen 6605, and the employer did not provide training on what personal protective equipment was necessary to protect them during this work nor on how to properly use the equipment.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-11-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

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:  a) Gwynedd Manufacturing - Blasting Room - Employees were descaling metal parts with a corrosive chemical, Chemtrol 312, which can cause chemical burns to skin or eyes, and employees were not provided suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body within the work area for immediate emergency use, on or about September 11, 2015.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-11-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1575.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  a) Gwynedd Manufacturing - On or about September 11, 2015, employees using a flammable liquid, Safety-Kleen 6605, were provided fire extinguishers to use during incipient stage fire fighting, and the employer did not provide an educational  program as required.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

2015-11-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 20372260

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:   a) Gwynedd Manufacturing - On or about September 11, 2015, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Chemtrol 312 and Safety-Kleen 6605, and 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.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning; 2.  Safety Data Sheets; 3.  Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

2015-11-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 20372260

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) Gwynedd Manufacturing - On or about September 11, 2015, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Chemtrol 312 and Safety-Kleen 6605, and the employer did not provided effective information and training on hazards of such chemicals as required.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.