OSHA Inspection: WPG CORP

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes were not available for immediate emergency use.    a)    In rear of 4290 Third Ave Bronx, NY 10457:     An eye wash was not provided at the facility for employees who are required to use Steel Phosphate Solution which is a corrosive.  Condition noted on 01/27/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    (a) Outside of 4290 Third Ave Bronx, NY 10457:    Employees operate a HELI H2000 30 series forklift to move materials through the warehouse and ship out plumbing products; on or about 01/27/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was 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    a) 4315 3rd Ave Bronx, NY 10457 work area:      Employer did not ensure that a Roll Grover (Serial # 860-1412) graving machine's point of operation were guarded; on or about 01/27/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least:      a) 4315 3rd Ave Bronx, NY 10457 storage closet:      Acetylene cylinders were stored next to Oxygen cylinders; on or about 01/27/17.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

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:       a)  At facility:     Employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Steel Phosphate Solution which contains phosphoric acid; on or about 01/27/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical   a)  At facility:   The employer did not maintain copies of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Steel Phosphate Solution which contains phosphoric acid; on or about 01/27/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-08 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) At facility:   The employer did not train employees who are required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Steel Phosphate Solution which contains phosphoric acid; on or about 01/27/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.