OSHA Inspection: FOX VALLEY IRON AND METAL CORP.

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1630.00

Hazardous substances 026006891591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:       On or about October 26, 2016, employees were exposed to respiratory stressors associated with being required to wear a Sperian Saf-T-Fit filtering facepiece (dust mask) while torching on scrap metal and the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees prior to respirator use.       Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 026006891591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting respirator is fit tested prior to initial use, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, make or model) is used, and at least annually thereafter.      On or about October 26, 2016, employees were exposed to respiratory stressors associated with being required to wear a Sperian Saf-T-Fit filtering facepiece (dust mask) while torching on scrap metal and the employer did not provide fit testing to employees prior to respirator use.       Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 026006891591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): Training and information. This paragraph requires the employer to provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary. This paragraph also requires the employer to provide the basic information on respirators in Appendix D of this section to employees who wear respirators when not required by this section or by the employer to do so.      On or about October 26, 2016, employees were exposed to respiratory stressors associated with being required to wear a Sperian Saf-T-Fit filtering facepiece (dust mask) while  torching on scrap metal and the employer did not ensure annual training was conducted for employees.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1087.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel.      On or about October 26, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by and fall hazards caused by damage/worn tires found on a Caterpillar sit-down power industrial truck as the employer did not ensure the industrial truck was operating in safe conditions or removed from service.       Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c)

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service and were placed in service when the examination showed condition(s) that would adversely affect the safety of the vehicle. Examinations were not made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they were not examined after each shift.    On or about October 26, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by and fall hazards caused by damage/worn tires found on a Caterpillar sit-down power industrial truck as the employer did not ensure daily inspections were conducted on the industrial truck.   Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $3803.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefore, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.   On or about October 26, 2016, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating a 24" New Delta Hydraulic Alligator Shear that was inadequate to prevent employees from placing their hands in the point of operation.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2173.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2): An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:    On or about October 26, 2016, employees were being exposed to lead while handling scrap metal and lead-acid batteries. The employer did not perform initial air monitoring to determine if employees were being exposed to lead levels at or above the action level.   There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1087.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591BWPB

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Each employer who has a workplace in which there is a potential exposure to airborne lead at any level did not inform employees of the content of Appendices A and B of this regulation:      On or about October 26, 2016, employees were being exposed to lead poisoning while handling scrap metal and lead-acid batteries and the employer did not train employees on the physical and health hazards of lead exposure.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): The employer had not included chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program, established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, ensured that each employee had access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard and 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2).   On or about October 26, 2016, employees were required to torch cut on galvanized steel and the employer did not train employees on the physical and health hazards of chromium (VI).  There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4): The employer did not institute and ensure participation in an understandable training program for employees potentially exposed to cadmium in that they were not informed of the required elements in section (m)(4)(iii)(A) thru (H) with a retained record of the covered content prior to assignment to and at least annually thereafter for work activities in cadmium exposure areas:   On or about October 26, 2016, employees were being exposed to cadmium while handling and recycling scrap metal and the employer did not train employees on the physical and health hazards of cadmium exposure.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $815.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI) in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this section.      On or about October 26, 2016, employees were required to torch cut on galvanized steel and the employer did not perform initial air monitoring to determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI).    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $815.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(1)(i): The employer did not determine whether any employee was exposed to cadmium at or above the action level:       On or about October 26, 2016, employees were being exposed to cadmium while handling and recycling scrap metal. The employer did not perform initial air monitoring to determine if employees were being exposed to cadmium levels at or above the action level.      There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.