OSHA Inspection: GEORGE A. KINT, INC.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,741 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  (a) Hydrostatic Testing Room - One nitrogen cylinder and two carbon dioxide cylinders were stored adjacent to the aisle and were not secured. One of the carbon dioxide cylinders did not have a cap in place, on or about October 6, 2016.  (b) Cylinder Warehouse - Cylinders on the periphery of the storage groups were not secured and many of the cylinders did not have protective caps in place, on or about October 6, 2016.  (c) Dry Chemical Room - One nitrogen cylinder used to fill the extinguishers was not secured, on or about October 6, 2016.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,806 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  (a) Garage - A plastic trash can was used for trash coated with flammable paint and the trash was not disposed of on a daily basis, on or about October 6, 2016.  (b) Garage - The workbench was covered with cardboard that was coated with flammable paint, on or about October 6, 2016.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,806 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  (a) George A. Kint, Inc. dba Kint Corporation - The employer did not verify that a written certification for personal protective equipment had been completed, and employees were not required to wear safety shoes while handling compressed gas cylinders and protective gloves while filling carbon dioxide cylinders, on or about October 6, 2016.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet were exposed to electrical hazards:  (a) George A. Kint, Inc. dba Kint Corporation - Employees handling compressed gas cylinders were not required to wear safety shoes, on or about October 6, 2016.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  (a) Hydrostatic Testing Room - Employees filling cylinders with refrigerated liquid carbon dioxide were not required to wear gloves, on or about October 6, 2016.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving  (a) Hydrostatic Testing Room - The pedestal Central Machinery 6" Bench Grinder was not securely anchored to the floor, on or about October 6, 2016.  No abatement certification or documentation required.