OSHA Inspection: COUSINS METAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

May 16, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(i): Cylinders, cylinder valves, couplings, regulators, hoses, and apparatus were not kept free from oily or greasy substances:      a)  Worksite, Shop - Oxygen cylinders were used in areas that had accumulations of oil and grease; on or about 11/17/15.       Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 16, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:    a) Worksite, Shop - An employee was using a Milwaukee grinder with a 7in blade to grind metal.  The grinder was missing the guard; on or about 11/17/15.      Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 16, 2016

Abate by

Jun 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 (Construction Reference: 1926.59):  a) Worksite, Shop - Employees use materials such as, but not limited to, Cam2 Promax premium hydraulic oil. A written hazard communication program was not in place; on or about, 11/17/15.  e:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.   ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:          a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:               Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous            chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,            and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party;          b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the            workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's            written Hazard Communication Program;          c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            all employee(s) on all shifts.          d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:  Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence            or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.                       The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.               The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,            specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency            procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.            The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the            appropriate hazard information;          e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non            routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program;            and          f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be            made available upon request.          For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication       Program must also specifically address how:          a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job            site will be provided to other employers in the event the other            employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.          b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of            any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect            employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable            emergencies.          c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)            of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

May 16, 2016

Abate by

Jun 10, 2016

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.   a) Worksite, Shop - Employees use materials such as, but not limited to, Cam2 Promax premium hydraulic oil.  Safety Data Sheets were not available; on or about, 11/17/15.     Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 16, 2016

Abate by

Jun 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Worksite, Shop - Employees use materials such as, but not limited to, Cam2 Promax premium hydraulic oil.  A hazard communication training program was not in place; on or about, 11/17/15.     Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.