OSHA Inspection: METHODS DISTRIBUTORS AND MANUFACTURERS, INC.

Issued

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $925.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (37.8 degree C), were dispensed into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected:      a) Dock Area- On or about October 25, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the 140 Solvent drum was grounded and bonded for proper transferring of the flammable liquid from the 55 gallon drum into the secondary containers.

Issued

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $925.00 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) Facility wide- On October 25, 2016, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, and did not ensure the appropriate personal protective equipment was made available to the employees who work with chemicals that cause irritation, such as Premium Tru Cut 18 and 140 Solvent/Solvent 142-66.

Issued

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a) Brown & Sharp Screw Machine Area- On or about October 25, 2016, the employer did not require the use of the appropriate face protection, such as safety glasses, for employees who were potentially exposed to eye or face hazards from liquid chemicals, such as Premium Tru Cut 18 and 140 Solvent/Solvent 142-66.

Issued

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Brown & Sharp Screw Machine Area- On or about October 25, 2016, the employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including Premium Tru Cut 18 and 140 Solvent/Solvent 142-66, that can cause skin irritation.

Issued

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $1850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:      a) Brown & Sharp Screw Machine Area - On October 25, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees were adequately protected from the point of operation or rotating parts on equipment, such as the two Brown & Sharp Screw Machines.

Issued

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery was not adequately guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during the operating cycle(s):     a) Brake Cable Area- On October 25, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the Federal punch presses was adequately guarded in a manner that would prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.

Issued

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): Adequate first aid supplies were not readily available:    a) Facility wide: On October 25, 2016, the employer did not make adequate first aid supplies readily available for employees to treat minor injuries, such as cuts and burns.

Issued

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:     a) Facility Wide- The employer did not ensure that extension cords were not used as a substitute for fixed wiring.  An extension cord was used to supply power to equipment, such as the scale.

Issued

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-02 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 a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met, such as:     1. A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace     2. Requirements for labeling of containers or hazardous chemicals     3. Safety data sheets available     4. Training of employees     5. Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks     6. Methods to inform other employer(s) of safety data sheet availability, the labeling system, and any precautionary measures to protect employees:    a) Facility wide- On October 25, 2016, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program to determine the hazards associated with the chemicals used in the workplace.   Employees were exposed to hazardous associated with chemicals, such as Premium Tru Cut 18, containing petroleum hydrocarbon with additives and lubricating oil, and 140 Solvent/Solvent 142-66, containing Naphtha (pet), hydro treated heavy and/or distillates (pet), hydro treated light.

Issued

2017-04-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-02 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:     a) Facility wide- On October 25, 2016, the employer did not provide information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals, including Premium Tru Cut 18, containing petroleum hydrocarbon with additives and lubricating oil, and 140 Solvent/Solvent 142-66, containing Naphtha (pet), hydro treated heavy and/or distillates (pet), hydro treated light.     b) Facility wide- The employer did not provide training to employees by December 1, 2013 on the revised Safety Data Sheet format and content, as well as the new labeling elements as required by the revised hazard communication standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.