OSHA Inspection: PHASSET USA

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:    On or about 1 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, in the maintenance area, oxygen and acetylene gas cylinders in storage were not secured either by a chain, strap or cage exposing employees working nearby to the hazard of being struck by a flying projectile.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  On or about 1 February 2016, in the maintenance shop, four (4) oxygen cylinders and two (2) acetylene cylinders were stored together without a 20 foot separation or fire resistant barrier exposing employees working nearby to a fire or explosion hazard.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals:    On or about 1 February 2016, a respirator used by employees during occasional dry cutting tasks was hung on a nail adjacent to his workstation where it was exposed to damaging chemicals and accumulation of water droplets containing silica.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii): Lavatories were not provided with hand soap or similar cleansing agent.    On or about 1 February 2016, where employees were using the restroom located in In building B, hand soap or sanitizer was not provided for the disinfection of hands exposing employees to hazards bacterial contamination.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv): Lavatories were not provided with hand towels or sections thereof, of cloth or paper, warm air blowers or clean individual sections of continuous cloth toweling:  On or about 1 February 2016, where employees were using the restroom located in In building B, there were no provisions for employees to dry their hands after hand washing exposing employees to the hazards of bacterial contamination.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Use of mechanical equipment. Where mechanical handling equipment was used, aisles and passageways were not kept in good repair and could create a hazard.     On or about 1 Feb 2016, in the marble storage yard, part of the pavement along the aisles used for forklift travel was damaged exposing forklift operators and other employees working nearby to hazards of being struck by falling loads.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation were performed by the employer without  obtaining manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals were not changed accordingly.    On or about 1 February 2016, two (2) forklift trucks being operated by employees to hoist slabs weighing approximately 950 pounds had been modified without obtaining  prior written approval from the manufacturer, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by falling loads.     Instance a) The job fabricated boom type lifting attachment that was used on the Hyster Forklift. The total lifting capacity of the forklift and attachment was not determined prior to lifting the slabs.    Instance b) The Aardwolf Forklift boom lifting attachment used on the Clark Forklift. The total lifting capacity of the forklift and attachment was not determined prior to lifting the slabs.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): When the truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  On or about 1 February 2016,the employer did not mark the combined weights of the truck and attachments onto the trucks being used by employees to hoists marble slabs that weighed approximately 950 pounds, exposing employees to hazards of being struck by falling loads.  Instance a) The Hyster Forklift had a job fabricated boom type lifting attachment. The total lifting capacity of the forklift and attachment was not determined prior to lifting the slabs.  Instance b) The Clark Forklift had an Aardwolf Forklift boom lifting attachment. The total lifting capacity of the forklift and attachment was not determined prior to lifting the slabs.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 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:    On or about 1 February 2016, the rotating chuck of the Ridgid drill press located in the maintenance shop was not guarded, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the rotating drill.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Anchoring fixed machinery. Machines designed for a fixed location were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.  On or about 1 February 2016, in the maintenance shop, machines/equipment were not secured, exposing employees to hazards of being struck by falling machinery.  Instance a) Where provisions for bolting and anchoring the Ridgid drill press were provided, it was not secured by bolting it to the floor.  Instance b)The Ryobi abrasive grinder was not secured.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

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:  On or about 1 February 2016, the distance between the tongue guard and the abrasive wheel periphery of the Ryobi abrasive grinder used in the maintenance shop measured approximately 0.375 inches, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by debris.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose:    On or about 1 February 2016, outside the fabrication shop, breaker panels were not labeled and identified to indicate which circuit the breaker controlled, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:    On or about 1 February 2016, in the glue mixing area of the fabrication shop, epoxy chemicals consisting of a resin and hardener used for lamination were dispensed from containers labeled A and B and not properly labeled, exposing employees to skin and eye hazards.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): Containers in storage were not located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering from unauthorized persons:  On or about 1 February 2016, In the marble slab yard, a 33.5 pound propane cylinder in storage was not secured and was located outside of the propane storage cage, which was full, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by debris from an exploding cylinder.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Container that was stored inside was located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people.  On or about 1 February 2016, a 20 pound refillable propane tank was stored adjacent to one of the employee exits located in the fabrication shop exposing employees to hazards of being struck by debris.