OSHA Inspection: CHAMTEK MFG; INC.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,630 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical which they used:   a) Shop - On or about 6/28/17, the employer did not have safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, stainless steel (contains chromium and nickel), copper/copper alloys (contains lead and cobalt), aluminum alloys (contains cobalt and lead) and hot or cold rolled steel (contains chromium and manganese).  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Shop - On or about 6/28/17, employees were not provided with effective information on hazardous chemicals in their work area.    Hazardous chemicals used included , but were not limited to, stainless steel (contains chromium and nickel), copper/copper alloys (contains lead and cobalt), aluminum alloys (contains cobalt and lead) and hot or cold rolled steel (contains chromium and manganese). Employees shall be informed of:  1.     The requirements of this section: 2.     Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND  3.     The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.       Employee training shall include at least:  1.     Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 2.     The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.  3.     The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.  4.     The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems,  Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a)   Shop - On or about 6/28/17, employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication system including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  Hazardous chemicals used included , but were not limited to, stainless steel (contains chromium and nickel), copper/copper alloys (contains lead and cobalt), aluminum alloys (contains cobalt and lead) and hot or cold rolled steel (contains chromium and manganese).  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Oct 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a)   Shop - On or about 6/28/17, employees voluntarily wear Radnor N95 filtering face piece respirators.  Employees were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Oct 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1): Upon an employee's first entering into employment, and at least annually thereafter, each employer should inform current employees covered by this section of the following: (i) The existence, location, and availability of any records covered by this section; (ii) The person responsible for maintaining and providing access to records; and (iii) Each employee's rights of access to these records.  a)   Shop - On or about 9/27/17, safety data sheets for stainless steel, aluminum, and hot and cold rolled steel are employee exposure records.  The employer did not inform current employees of their right of access to these records.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:   a)   Shop - On or about 9/27/17, an employee conducted cabinet abrasive blasting on aluminum parts.  The aluminum contains lead.  Employees working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendixes A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED