OSHA Inspection: TEAM METAL FINISHING INC.

Issued

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3180.00 · Current $1908.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  a On or about April 19, 2016 employee were exposed to corrosive chemicals in the Immersion Tin 2/Nail Room where the employer did not provide, require and ensure the use of chemical aprons during dipping operations involving sulfuric acid and caustic soda.  b. On or about April 19, 2016 employee were exposed to corrosive chemicals in the Immersion Tin line where the employer did not provide, require and ensure the use of chemical aprons and chemical protective sleeves during dipping operations involving sulfuric acid and caustic soda.

Issued

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from acids or caustic liquids.  a. On or about April 19, 2016 employee were exposed to corrosive chemicals in the Immersion Tin 2/Nail Room where the employer did not provide, require and ensure the use of chemical protective face shields during dipping operations involving sulfuric acid and caustic soda.  b. On or about April 19, 2016 employee were exposed to corrosive chemicals in the Immersion Tin line where the employer did not provide, require and ensure the use of chemical protective face shields during dipping operations involving sulfuric acid and caustic soda.

Issued

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4240.00 · Current $2544.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be 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.  On or about April 19, 2016, employees in the anodize and chromate conversion area were exposed to chemical burn hazards where the employer did not provide suitable means for flushing the eyes. The basin of the eyewash station located adjacent to the silver/gold line and the electroless nickel rack line would spin with application of pressure to the valve inhibiting activation. When made to open, water pressure was initially only sufficient to lift one nozzle dust cap.  b.  On or about April 19, 2016, employees in the immersion tin line room were exposed to chemical burn hazards where the employer did not provide suitable means for flushing the eyes. The water pressure was inadequate to lift the dust cap of the left nozzle when activated.

Issued

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user did not see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.  On or about April 19, 2016 employees were exposed to hazards associated with the operation of powered industrial vehicles where the employer provided a "Toyota" LP forklift but did not ensure that the manufacturer's placard documenting information such as capacity was maintained in a legible condition.