OSHA Inspection: FRONTIER HOT DIP GALVANIZING, INC.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,058 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Every floor, working place, and passageway was not kept free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, or loose boards:    a) Dip tank area - On or about 5/20/16, the elevated walkways around the dip tanks were in disrepair exposing employees to a tripping/slipping hazard.  Metal grates and wooden planks have been placed over the original flooring in an attempt to cover over previous deterioration.  These materials were also deteriorated creating an unsafe walking surface.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,743 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were 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) Dip tank Area - On or about 5/20/16, employees work with, and are exposed to hydrochloric acid (a corrosive material) when working at the dip tanks and when replenishing the tanks.  An eyewash was not located within the work area immediate use.      ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,743 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 truck:    a) Throughout Facility - On or about 5/20/16, employees operate various fork trucks every day to move racks of parts and large parts.  Employees have not received the required training nor were the operators' performance evaluated in the workplace.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,743 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(8): Employee(s) other than designated personnel were permitted to operate crane(s):    a) Throughout facility - On or about 5/20/16, the employer did not designate qualified/knowledgeable personnel to operate cranes included, but not limited to the 10-ton crane.  Any employee was allowed to operate the cranes after general information from more senior personnel.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,743 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not constructed to prevent electrical shock:    a) Warehouse Area - On or about 5/20/16, the pendant control for the 10 ton bridge crane had the wires pulled away from the housing exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii): The employer did not performed frequent and periodic inspections as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section:  a) Throughout facility - On or about 5/20/16, cranes were not inspected frequently or periodically.  The pendant controls were in disrepair, wires were pulled away from the housing, and housings were cracked and taped together exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,058 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) Throughout Establishment - On or about 5/20/16, bench grinders throughout the facility were missing work rests or work rests were not adjusted to within one eighth inch of the abrasive wheel.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 26, 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) Throughout Establishment - On or about 5/20/16, bench grinders throughout the facility were missing tongue guards or had tongue guards which were not adjusted to within one quarter inch of the abrasive wheel.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,743 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) Throughout Facility - On or about 5/20/16, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, hydrochloric acid, molten zinc, zinc particulate, and aqua ammonia.     A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:    1)      Labeling and other forms of warning;  2)      Safety Data Sheets; AND  3)      Employee information and training will be met.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:    a) Dip tank area - On or about 5/20/16, four acid tanks containing hydrochloric acid, two rinse tanks containing ammonia and zinc-chloride mix, and one molten galvanizing tank were not labeled with an identity and an appropriate hazard warning.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals or materials in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a) Throughout Facility - On or about 5/20/16, employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, hydrochloric acid, molten zinc, zinc particulate, and aqua ammonia were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.      Employees shall be informed of:    1)      The requirements of this section;  2)      Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND  3)      The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets    Employee training shall include at least:    1)      Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.  2)      The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.  3)      The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.   4)      The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  a) Throughout Facility - Employees voluntarily wear Willson filtering face-piece particulate respirators for protection against zinc dust and other dusts every day.  The employees were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D of the respiratory protection standard.  ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED