OSHA Inspection: MERRITT TOOL & MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $780.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a) The company had not performed a certified personal protective equipment (PPE) assessment for the workplace.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    a) The company had not established or implemented a written energy control program to identify the methods for securing equipment to a zero energy state prior to maintenance and service such as CNC units and lathes.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) Employer had not developed or implemented machine specific procedures for machines with multiple energy sources for maintenance and service including but not limited to CNC units and lathes.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:     a)  Employees performing service and maintenance on equipment including but not limited to CNC units and lathes had not been trained on an energy control program.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:    a)  Affected employees operating equipment being serviced and maintained including but not limited to CNC units and lathes were not provided training by the company on the purpose and use of energy control procedures.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial vehicle:    a)  Employees were permitted to operate the "CAT" powered industrial lift truck prior to the completion of training regarding the safe operation and lifting capabilities.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):    a)  The company had never performed any monitoring in the workplace to determine employee exposure to Chromium VI when machining stainless steel products.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $780.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a)  The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the elements to inform employees of the hazards of chemicals used such as lubricants, solvents and metals.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $780.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200:     a)  Containers of chemicals such as lubricants and coolants were being dispensed from spray bottles that were not labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the chemicals or the hazards contained on the original shipped container.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $780.00 Reduced

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) The employer did not maintain safety data sheets for chemicals including but not limited to solvents, coolants, Tech Cool 317, and lubricants.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $780.00 Reduced

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) The company had not provided hazard communication training to employees regarding the hazards of chemicals used including but not limited to lubricants, solvents, Tech Cool 317, coolants.  The company did not maintain the safety data sheets proper labeling or have a written program to assign responsibilities.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a)  A large stand fan was noted to block the exit door on mid north side of the production area from use in the event of a fire or other emergency.