OSHA Inspection: HARSCO INDUSTRIAL IKG

Issued

Mar 20, 2017

Abate by

May 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,519 · Current $2,608 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:     On or about February 22, 2017 and times prior thereto, in the EVG Production Area where employees were allowed to use corrosive materials without suitable facilities within the work area for immediate emergency flushing or drenching of the eyes and body.

Issued

Mar 20, 2017

Abate by

Apr 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $3,260 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 sparks:    On or about February 22, 2017, in the EVG Production Area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating EVG #1 without one or more methods of machine guarding to protect the operator from moving parts and flying sparks.

Issued

Mar 20, 2017

Abate by

May 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $4,563 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a. On or about February 22, 2017, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating a JET Turret milling machine without a point of operation guard.     b. On or about February 22, 2017, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating an Acer E-Mill vertical milling machine without a point of operation guard.    c. On or about February 22, 2017, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating an Acer milling machine without a point of operation guard.    d. On or about February 22, 2017, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating a W. Wilton drill press without a point of operation guard.    e. On or about February 22, 2017, in the Fab 2 Area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating a Lagun vertical knee milling machine without a point of operation guard.

Issued

Mar 20, 2017

Abate by

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $4,563 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections.    On or about February 22, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the SW corner of the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Palmgren 8-inch pedestal grinder without safety guard covers.

Issued

Mar 20, 2017

Abate by

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch.  On or about February 22, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the SW corner of the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Palmgren 8-inch pedestal grinder without the work rests adjusted within an one eighth inch of the wheel.

Issued

Mar 20, 2017

Abate by

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   On or about February 22, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the SW corner of the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Palmgren 8-inch pedestal grinder without tongue guards adjustments not exceeding one fourth inch.

Issued

Mar 20, 2017

Abate by

Apr 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $3,260 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. On or about February 22, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to chemical burn hazards from Liquid Fire(Sulfuric Acid) was stored with flammable liquids without the written hazard communication program describing the specific criteria on how the product would be handled and stored.      b. On or about February 22, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to chemical burn and inhalation hazards from Rapid Electroplating Process, Inc. Activator #4 (Corrosive- Sodium Cyanide)was stored with acid and flammable materials without the written hazard communication program describing the specific criteria on how the product would be handled and stored.

Issued

Mar 20, 2017

Abate by

May 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY OPERATION(S) AND CONDITION(S)) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S))Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.  Maintenance check includes an internal examination, except extinguishers with stored pressure.  On or about February 22, 2017, throughout the facility, the employer had portable fire extinguishers mounted that had not been inspected annually.