OSHA Inspection: COMMERCIAL STAINLESS FABRICATORS, INC.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a)  Woodworking Area - The employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program, to include training, medical evaluations, and fit testing, for the employee required to wear a 3M full face respirator while spraying an adhesive containing methylene chloride.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not provide appropriate information and training for all employees exposed to chromium (VI), in that employees could not demonstrate knowledge of the contents of the Chromium (VI) standard, 29 CFR 1910.1026:  a)  Welding Department - The employer did not provide training on the hazards associated with chromium VI while employees welded on stainless steel, exposing employees to upper respiratory irritation.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2): The employer did not perform initial monitoring to determine each employee's exposure to methylene chloride:  a)  Woodworking Area - The employer did not perform initial air monitoring for employees spraying Premier Adhesive PB925, containing methylene chloride, exposing employees to respiratory irritation.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1): The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride:  a)  Woodworking Area - The employer did not provide training on the hazards associated with methylene chloride while employees sprayed Premium Adhesive PB925, exposing employees to upper respiratory and irritation.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication training did not include an explanation of the Global Harmonization System (GHS) with respect to the labeling, pictograms, and safety data sheets, including the order of information and how employees could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a) Throughout the facility:  The employer did not provide training to employees on the new Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) that took effect December 1, 2013. Employees were not familiar with the new hazard communication standard.