OSHA Inspection: AEROSPACE SUPPORT, INC.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0686

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29 CFR 1910.124(h)(4): Employees working with chromic acid were not provided with periodic examinations of their exposed body parts, especially their nostrils:    In the electroplating shop at 33 Russo Circle Agawam, MA 01001:  On or about May 17, 2016, two employees performing chromium electroplating in 300 and 600 gallon chromium tanks were not provided periodic examinations of their exposed body parts, including, but limited to, their nostrils.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.124(j)(1)(i): Hoods and ductwork of the ventilation system were not inspected for corrosion or damage at least quarterly during operation:    In the electroplating shop at 33 Russo Circle Agawam, MA 01001: On or about May 17, 2016, the employer had not inspected, at least quarterly, the hoods and ductwork of the four chromium tanks for corrosion or damage.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.124(j)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure airflow was adequate at least quarterly during operation:    In the electroplating shop at 44 Russo Circle Agawam, MA: On or about May 17, 2016, the employer did not ensure the chromium dip tank ventilation systems had adequate airflow on a quarterly, or more frequent, basis.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.124(j)(3): Periodic inspections of all dipping and coating equipment, including covers, drains, overflow piping, and electrical and fire-extinguishing systems were not conducted:    In the electroplating shop at 44 Russo Circle Agawam, MA: On or about May 17, 2016, the employer did not perform periodic (annual) inspections of all dipping and coating equipment including covers, drains, overflow piping and electrical and fire-extinguishing systems of the four chromium electroplating tanks.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Aug 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:    In the electroplating shop at 44 Russo Circle Agawam, MA: On or about May 17, 2016, the employer did select appropriate hand protection for employees performing chromium electroplating in that 9.5 inch, 5 mil thickness, disposable nitrile gloves were being exposing the employees to skin contact with hexavalent chromium.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    In the electroplating shop at 44 Russo Circle Agawam, MA: On or about April 28, 2016, the employer did not ensure the two electroplating employees had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace for the TCM model FCG 28 propane forklift.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:    In the electroplating shop at 44 Russo Circle Agawam, MA: On or about April 28, 2016, the employer did not ensure the pendant control box of the Coffing Duff-Norton, 1/2 ton overhead crane was clearly marked for electroplating employees to see the functions of the pendant controls.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii): The employer did not perform frequent and periodic inspections as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section:  In the electroplating shop at 44 Russo Circle Agawam, MA: On or about May 17, 2016, the employer had not performed frequent (daily to monthly intervals) or periodic (1 to 12 month intervals) inspections on the Coffing Duff-Norton 1/2 ton overhead crane which was observed to have a rusted chain and illegible pendant controls.  The electroplating employees use the crane a few times per month to periodically to refill a degreasing tank and to plate larger parts in the chromium tanks.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 06890691

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29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):    In the electroplating shop at 44 Russo Circle Agawam, MA: On or about May 17, 2016, the employer had not initially determined the 8-hour TWA chromium (VI) exposure for two employees performing chrome plating operations in the electroplating shop.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Penalty

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

Hazardous substances 06890691143018602310

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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:    In the facility at 44 Russo Circle Agawam, MA: On or about May 17, 2016, the employer did not develop, implement or maintain a written hazard communication program to describe how employees performing chromium electroplating, involving hexavalent chromium, trichloroethylene and various acids, would receive training on the labels, safety data sheets (SDSs) and health and safety hazards in the workplace.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0691

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (SDS):  In the electroplating shop at 44 Ramah Circle Agawam, MA:  On or about April 28, 2016, the employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (SDS) and these products include, but are not limited to, HEEF 25 GS Chromium salt, Nitric acid, Hydrochloric acid, Sulfuric acid, Trichloroethylene.