OSHA Inspection: PREMIER METAL PLATING, LLC

Issued

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by flying projectiles:        Compressor Room and throughout facility:  On or about August 31, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of being stuck by flying projectiles, while operating a compressed air blow-off gun to clean metal parts.  The compressed air used by this blow-off gun was transported above grade via 1/2" SCH 40 PVC Pipe at an operating pressure of approximately 100 p.s.i.

Issued

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $900.00 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:    Receiving room:  On or about August 31, 2017, and at times prior there to, an employee was exposed to the rotating chuck and swarf that was produced by the drill bit while operating a Central Machinery Drill Press, Item #38119, which was not equipped with a Drill Press Chip Shield.

Issued

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a)  Part cleaning area:  On or about August 31, 2017, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while operating a custom made polishing wheel where the power transmission pulleys were not guarded against contact.    b)  Chemical Storage room::  On or about August 31, 2017, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while operating an air compressor where the power transmission pulleys were not guarded against contact.

Issued

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)  Part cleaning area:  On or about August 31, 2017, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while operating a custom made polishing wheel where the power transmission belt was not guarded against contact.  b) Chemical Storage room::  On or about August 31, 2017, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while operating an air compressor where the power transmission belt was not guarded against contact.

Issued

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    Part cleaning area:  On or about August 31, 2017, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to an struck-by hazard while using a compressed air blow-off gun to clean parts with the nozzle tip pressure greater than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(1)(ii): The marking on compressed gas cylinders identifying the content with either the chemical or trade name of the gas was not marked by means of stenciling, stamping, or labeling, and could be readily removed    Compressor room:  On or about August 31, 2017, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard where an Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders in a stored area were not adequately labeled.

Issued

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  Compressor room:  On or about August 31, 2017, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard where an unsecure Oxygen cylinder was located in a high traffic area and subject to being knocked over.

Issued

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  Compressor room:  On or about August 31, 2017, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to a fire hazard where an Oxygen cylinder was stored within 20 feet of a stored acetylene gas cylinder.

Issued

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and/or were not dead front:    Chemical Storage room:  On or about August 31, 2017, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while the 24 circuit 120/220 Volts electrical panel was not dead fronted.