OSHA Inspection: OILEX, INC.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:      a) On or about April 6, 2016 and at times prior, employees were required to use a bench grinder. The work rest of the bench grinder had an opening of approximately one inch.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 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:   a) On or about April 6, 2016 and at times prior, employees were required to use a bench grinder. The tongue guard of the bench grinder had an opening of approximately one inch.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

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:      a) On or about April 6, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards from an oxygen and acetylene cylinder that were stored together in the shop area.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:      a) On or about April 6, 2016 and at times prior, employees were required to use hazardous chemicals in the workplace. The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazard chemicals including, but not limited to:    1. Chemtool carburetor cleaner - contains toluene, acetone, and methanol   2. Carquest brake cleaner - contains tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:   a) On or about April 6, 2016 and at times prior, employees were required to use hazardous chemicals in the workplace. The containers of hazardous chemicals in the workplace were not labeled, tagged, or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings of the hazard chemicals including, but not limited to:  1. Antifreeze - contains ethylene glycol  2. Degreaser - contains tetrachloroethylene

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 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, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)   a) On or about April 6, 2016 and at times prior, employees were required to use hazardous chemicals in the workplace. The safety data sheets of the hazardous chemicals were not readily accessible to the employees including, but not limited to:  1. Chemtool carburetor cleaner - contains toluene, acetone, and methanol  2. Carquest brake cleaner - contains tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.      1) On or about April 6, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to possible health illness from trash and debris left on the workplace. The break room and shop area were not kept clean and in a sanitary condition.