OSHA Inspection: M & G JEWELERS, INC.

Issued

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat:    WASTE STORAGE AREA:    On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, spent flammable solvents (including acetone, isopropyl alcohol, and lacquer thinner) and both acidic and alkaline electroplating solutions were poured off into a fiberboard drum containing waste paper, plastic gloves, and other debris.  Chemical reactions of the solvents with either the electroplating solutions or combustible debris may generate heat leading to ignition.

Issued

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  SATELLITE STORAGE AREA:  On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, spent flammable solvents were stored in unlabeled 1-gallon plastic jugs and then decanted into fiberboard drums for disposal.

Issued

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $8149.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.126(e): Cyanide tanks were not provided with a dike or other safeguard to prevent cyanide from mixing with an acid if the dip tank were to fail:    ELECTROPLATING STATIONS:    On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, glass beakers containing cyanide-based electroplating solutions were adjacent to glass beakers of acidic plating solutions.  The beakers were not provided with secondary containment to prevent the possible comingling of cyanide and acid if the contents of the beakers were to spill.

Issued

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:    FLAMMABLE STORAGE CABINETS:    On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, incompatible chemicals were stored together in a flammable cabinet.  Such chemicals included, but were not limited to, Category 2 Flammable Liquids and acidic electroplating solutions.

Issued

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $8149.00

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:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, electrical equipment described below was used for collection of combustible dust but was not rated for use with combustible materials.  A.  Quatro Velocity X4 Dust Collector  B.  Ridgid Shop Vacuum Model WD06700

Issued

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $3241.00 Reduced

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:    PRODUCTION AREA:    On or about and at times prior to June 7, 2017, extension cords and relocatable power taps were used in lieu of fixed wiring at the following locations:    A.  The Sizing Cell - Three power strips were connected in series to provide power to a laptop computer in use at a table.    B.  The Watch Department - An extension cord was used to energize two relocatable power taps and an orange extension cord which, in turn, connected to another relocatable power tap.

Issued

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $2722.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii): The written hazard communication program did not include the methods the employer would use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks, and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas:     PRODUCTION AREA:    On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, pipes used to convey propane and oxygen used for melting precious metals were not labeled.

Issued

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals.  COMPANY-WIDE:  On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, multiple containers of hazardous chemicals were observed to be unlabeled.  Chemicals in use at the facility included but were not limited to: acetone; isopropyl alcohol; lacquer thinner; rhodium plating solution containing sulfuric acid; gold plating solution containing sodium cyanide, potassium cyanide, gold, and sodium hydroxide; and nickel plating solution containing nickel sulfate, nickel (II) chloride, and boric acid.

Issued

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  RECEIVING AREA:  On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, an oxygen cylinder in the receiving area was not secured to protect it from falling or being knocked over.  The cylinder was stored immediately adjacent to a cylinder of refrigerated liquid oxygen that was on a wheeled platform.

Issued

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-22 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 from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    PRODUCTION AREA:    On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2017, employees who mixed and/or dispensed hazardous liquid chemicals for use at electroplating stations were not required to wear safety goggles/face shield to protect their eyes/face from splashes of corrosive and/or toxic chemicals.