OSHA Inspection: MARTIN DIAMOND AND GOLD, INC.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Abate by

Oct 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    (a) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, an emergency exit door leading into the back alley was locked with a wooden security bar, exposing employees to hazards associated with restricted egress.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    Section 3.4.4, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Compressed gas cylinder(s) not in use were not properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over:      (a) On or about May 12, 2017 and at time prior to, two empty oxygen cylinders on the left hand side of the workbench were stored in the upright position but were not secured with a chain or strap to prevent them from falling, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0790186023109010B141

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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) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine what personal protective equipment is required when employees use Gold Electroplating Solution, Gold Testing Solutions, Self Pickling Flux, 4X-W White Diamond Coloring Compound, Platinum Blue Compound, Rhodium Plating Solution, Burns Red Rouge, TivaClean and Classic Grey Star Compound while cleaning and repairing jewelry, exposing employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 18602310

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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) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees using caustic chemicals such as Rhodium Plating Solution and Gold Test Solutions while repairing and cleaning jewelry were not provided with appropriate eye protection, exposing employees to eye injuries.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 079018602310B141

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  (a) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees using hazardous chemicals such as Gold Electroplating Solution, Gold Testing Solutions, Self Pickling Flux, 4X-W White Diamond Coloring Compound, Platinum Blue Compound, Rhodium Plating Solution while repairing and cleaning jewelry were not provided with appropriate hand protection, exposing employees to hand injuries.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Abate by

Nov 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 06850731159116201840

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures:    The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees who are required to wear N-95 and half-faced respirators while performing the following tasks:    (a) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees who are required to wear N-95 respirators while cleaning, plating and repairing jewelry, exposing employees to respiratory hazards from sulfuric acid, crystalline silica, nitric acid, and boric acid;    (b) On or about June 22, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees who are required to wear N-95 respirators while polishing jewelry, exposing employees to respiratory hazards from dust containing crystalline silica, silver, lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, nickel, iron, and manganese;    (c) On or about June 22, 2017 and at times prior thereto, he employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees who wear N-95 respirators while emptying a vacuum, exposing employees to respiratory hazards from dust containing crystalline silica, silver, lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, nickel, iron, and manganese.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Abate by

Nov 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 04900731159116201840

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; this evaluation shall include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form. Where the employer cannot identify or reasonably estimate the employee exposure, the employer shall consider the atmosphere to be IDLH:    (a) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards for employees using chemicals while cleaning, plating and repairing jewelry, exposing employees to sulfuric acid, crystalline silica, nitric acid, and boric acid;    (b) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards for employees polishing jewelry, exposing employees to dust containing crystalline silica, silver, lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, nickel, iron, and manganese;    (c) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards for employees emptying a vacuum, exposing employees to dust containing crystalline silica, silver, lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, nickel, iron, and manganese.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Abate by

Nov 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    (a) On or about June 22, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees required to wear N-95 respirators while cleaning, plating and repairing jewelry were not provided with a medical evaluation to determine their ability to use the respirator, exposing employees to hazards associated with using a respirator;    (b) On or about June 22, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees required to wear N-95 respirators while polishing jewelry were not provided with a medical evaluation to determine their ability to use the respirator, exposing employees to hazards associated with using a respirator;    (c) On or about June 22, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees wearing N-95 respirators while emptying a vacuum containing metal dust were not provided with a medical evaluation to determine their ability to use the respirator, exposing employees to hazards associated with using a respirator.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Abate by

Nov 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 06850731159116201840

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter:    (a) On or about June 22, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees required to wear N-95 respirators while cleaning, plating and repairing jewelry were not fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator, exposing employees to respiratory hazards from sulfuric acid, crystalline silica, nitric acid, and boric acid;    (b) On or about June 22, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees required to wear N-95 respirators while polishing jewelry were not fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator, exposing employees to respiratory hazards from dust containing crystalline silica, silver, lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, nickel, iron, and manganese;    (c) On or about June 22, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees wearing N-95 respirators while emptying a vacuum containing metal dust were not fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator, exposing employees to respiratory hazards from dust containing crystalline silica, silver, lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, nickel, iron, and manganese.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Abate by

Nov 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide effective, comprehensive, understandable training  to employees who are required to use respirators:     (a) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide effective training to employees who wear N-95 respirators, exposing employees to hazards associated with using a respirator.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Abate by

Oct 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    The employer used a relocatable power tap (power strip) not in accordance with the listing from Underwriters Laboratories (UL).    (a) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire and shock hazards from plugging a relocatable power tap used to energize a jewelry polisher into an extension cord.  Relocatable power taps are only listed to be directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle (outlet).

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Abate by

Oct 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer used a flexible cord (extension cord) as a substitute for permanent fixed wiring, exposing employees to fire and shock hazards while using the jewelry polisher.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 04901591186023109010

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    (a) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior to, the employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a written hazard communication program for employees using hazardous chemicals such as Gold Electroplating Solution, Gold Test Solutions, 4X-W White Diamond Coloring Compound, Gesswein Platinum Blue Compound, and Krohn Rhodium Plating Solution, exposing employees to chemical hazards associated with those chemicals.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Abate by

Oct 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 18602310B141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  (a) On or about May 12, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace, exposing employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0790

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  (a) On or about June 12, 2017, and at times prior to, employees were exposed to chemical hazards from unlabeled beakers containing Gold Electroplating Solution while cleaning and electroplating jewelry.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0790186023109010B141

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  On or about May 12, 2017, and at time prior to, the employer did have a safety data sheet for the following hazards chemicals:  (a) Gold Electroplating Solution;   (b) Gold Test Solutions;  (c) Krohn Self Pickling Flux;  (d) 4X-W White Diamond Coloring Compound;  (e) Gesswein Platinum Blue Compound;  (f) Krohn Rhodium Plating Solution.

Issued

Sep 7, 2017

Abate by

Oct 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 079018602310B141

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) On or about May 12, 2017 and at time prior thereto, employees using hazards chemicals such as Gold Electroplating Solution, Gold Test Solutions, 4X-W White Diamond Coloring Compound, Gesswein Platinum Blue Compound, and Krohn Rhodium Plating Solution to clean and electroplate jewelry were not provided with effective information or training on those chemicals , exposing employees to chemical hazards.