OSHA Inspection: CHARNOR, INC.

Issued

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3802.00 · Current $1900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:      On or about March 20, 2017, employees were exposed to overhead hazards and eye injuries while using a crane and operating pneumatic tools and the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment.

Issued

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:    On or about March 20, 2017, the employer did not develop and document a personal protective equipment hazard assessment for the tasks performed by employees operating a crane and pneumatic tools.

Issued

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-06 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:    On or about March 20, 2017, the employer did not ensure that the employees were using eye protection when using a pneumatic air wrench.

Issued

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3802.00 · Current $1900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    On or about March 20, 2017, prior to allowing employees to use the forklift, the employer did not ensure that each operator had completed formal instruction training, practical training and an evaluation.

Issued

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3802.00 · Current $1900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:     On or about March 20, 2017, employees were exposed to struck by injuries because the cranes used in the engine department did not receive periodic inspections.

Issued

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3802.00 · Current $1900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:      On or about March 20, 2017, employees were exposed to high tack gasket sealant, Loctite 242, thera bond liquid gasket, and other hazardous chemicals, and the employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets.

Issued

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employees were not trained on the physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area:  On or about March 20, 2017, employees were exposed to high tack gasket sealant, Loctite 242, thera bond liquid gasket, and other hazardous chemicals, and were not trained on the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in their work area.

Issued

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):  The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  On or about March 20, 2017, employees were exposed to high tack gasket sealant, Loctite 242, thera bond liquid gasket, and other hazardous chemicals, and were not trained on the details of the hazard communication program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers, the workplace labeling system, safety data sheet order of information and how employees could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

Issued

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    On or about March 20, 2017, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because an electrical box mounted on a pole next to the aisle way had a knockout missing.

Issued

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and/or cables shall not be attached to building surfaces:    On or about March 20, 2017, employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards in the tool crib when a flexible cord was used to power office equipment and power chargers because the relocatable power taps were zip tied to conduit attached to the wall.