OSHA Inspection: MERIT INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES, INC

Issued

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $1283.00 Reduced

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:  On or about August 23th, 2016, at the worksite located at 1628 NW 28th St, Miami, FL, 33142, the adjustable tongue guard installed measured 1.5 inches, which exceeded the maximum opening of one fourth (0.25) inch at the top of the jet pedestal grinder.

Issued

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about August 23th, 2016, at the worksite located at 1628 NW 28th St, Miami, FL, 33142, the work rest installed had an opening of 0.8 inches, which exceeded the maximum opening of one eighth (0.125) inch.

Issued

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about August 23th, 2016, at the worksite located at 1628 NW 28th St, Miami, FL, 33142, employees working in and around the receiving area were exposed to a fire/smoke inhalation hazard caused an by exit door that was not marked.

Issued

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about August 23th, 2016, at the worksite located at 1628 NW 28th St, Miami, FL, 33142, the employer did not implement in the workplace the written hazard communication program for employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to W-40 (degreaser) and Klean Strip (cleaner), while performing parts cleaning operations.

Issued

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about August 23th, 2016, at the worksite located at 1628 NW 28th St, Miami, FL, 33142, the employer did not provide effective training for employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to W-40 (degreaser) and Klean Strip (cleaner), neither the information according with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals with pictograms or representations as a part of the new SDS and label format.