OSHA Inspection: INDUSTRIAL METAL FINISHING, INC.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,173 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i) : The employer did not ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2m) above dangerous equipment was protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.  a) 1070 Allen Street - Electroless nickel line tank 4C - On or about 4/12/17, this tank contains Paragon EXT, with the tank contents at 150 -180 degrees F and a pH >13.  The tank is about 34.5 inches above the elevated platform.  The tank did not have an appropriate guardrail system or travel restraint system.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,630 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.124(h)(4): Employees working with chromic acid were not provided with periodic examinations of their exposed body parts, especially their nostrils  a) 1070 Allen Street - On or about 1/25/17, an employee was exposed to 0.14 ug/m3 of hexavalent chromium while operating the zinc nickel plating line.  Tank #14, chromate tank contains TasDip Elite LYC Chromate (chromic acid about 2.5%).    Employees have not had not received periodic examinations.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.124(g)(2): Employees who  worked with liquids that could burn, irritate, or otherwise harm their skin were not provided with an emergency shower and eye-wash station close to the dipping and coating operation:  (b) 1070 Allen Street Jamestown, NY - On or about 12/7/16, an employee transferred 31-36% hydrochloric acid, which has a ph of <1, to #4 HCL pickle tank on the zinc nickel line.  An eyewash/shower had not been provided.  Note:  In place of this equipment,  the employee may use a water hose that is at least 4 feet (1.22 m) long and at least 3/4 of an inch (18 mm) thick with a quick-opening valve and carrying a pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (1.62 k/cm2) or less.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.124(j)(3): Periodic inspections of all dipping and coating equipment, including covers, drains, overflow piping, and electrical and fire-extinguishing systems were not conducted, and deficiencies were not promptly corrected:  (a) 1070 Allen Street - On or about 12/7/16, periodic inspections of all dipping and coating equipment including drains, overflow piping, and electrical systems was not conducted.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,173 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a) 1070 Allen Street Jamestown, NY - On or about 12/7/16, an employee's torso and legs were exposed to liquid splashes when transferring  31-36% hydrochloric acid, which has a ph of <1, to #4 HCL pickle line on the zinc nickel line. The employee was not wearing an appropriate chemical resistant apron covering from the chest to the ankles.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) 1070 Allen Street Jamestown, NY - On or about 12/7/16, an employee's eyes, torso, and legs were exposed to liquid splashes when transferring  31-36% hydrochloric acid, which has a pH of <1, to #4 HCL pickle tank on the zinc nickel line.  The employer did not conduct a proper PPE hazard assessment.  b) 1070 Allen Street Jamestown, NY - On or about 1/25/17, an employee's eyes, torso, legs, and feet were exposed to liquid splashes when operating the zinc nickel and electroless nickel plating lines.  Parts are lowered into tank #2 (pH of >13) on the zinc-nickel line.  Parts are lowered into tank 4A (pH of >13) on the electroless nickel line.  The employer did not conduct a proper PPE hazard assessment.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) 1070 Allen Street Jamestown, NY - On or about 12/7/16, an employee's eyes were exposed to liquid splashes when transferring  31-36% hydrochloric acid, which has a ph of <1, to #4 HCL pickle tank on the zinc nickel line.  The employee was not wearing appropriate chemical splash goggles.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,173 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:  (a) 1070 Allen Street - On or about 12/7/16, a Toyota propane fork lift truck is used to move materials.  The truck leaks  hydraulic fluid (about a gallon per month) and the emergency brake does not work (cable is broken).  The lift truck should be taken out of service and repaired.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,173 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  (a) 1070 Allen Street - On or about 1/25/17, an employee working at the electroless nickel plating line used an air nozzle to dry off parts.  The air pressure was about 80 p.s.i.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,630 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):  (a) 1070 Allen Street - On or about 1/25/17, an employee was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average concentration of 0.14 ug/m3 of chromium (VI) at the zinc nickel plating line.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): The employer did not include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200). The employer did not ensure 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 HCS and paragraph (l)(2) of this section:  (a) 1070 Allen Street - On or about 1/25/17, an employee was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average concentration of 0.14 ug/m3 of chromium (VI) at the zinc nickel plating line.  The employer did not ensure 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 HCS and paragraph (l)(2) of this section.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,630 Reduced

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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:  a) 1070 Allen Street Jamestown, NY- On or about 12/7/16, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program.  Employees have exposure or potential exposure to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, 31-36% hydrochloric acid, which has a pH of <1, (used in zinc nickel line) and TasDip Elite LYC Chromate, which contains chromic acid (about 2.5%) used in zinc nickel line).   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 hazard must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  a)  1040 Allen Street Jamestown, New York - On or about 12/7/16,  where materials such as, but not limited to 31-36% hydrochloric acid, which has a pH of <1, (used in zinc nickel line) and TasDip Elite LYC Chromate, which contains chromic acid (about 2.5%) used in zinc nickel line.  Where hazardous chemicals are used, employees must 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 must include at least:       1.   Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical 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

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a)  1040 Allen Street Jamestown, New York - On or about 12/7/16,  where materials such as, but not limited to 31-36% hydrochloric acid, which has a pH of <1, (used in zinc nickel line) and TasDip Elite LYC Chromate, which contains chromic acid (about 2.5%) used in zinc nickel line.  Employees did not receive training that included the details of the hazard communication program, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED