OSHA Inspection: PHILADELPHIA RUST-PROOF COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,434 · Current $2,882 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" and removed from service until repaired or replaced:    (a) Treatment tank room - On or about 8/1/17, employees were allowed to use a wooden stepladder with a broken side rail to access the top of the treatment tank, exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,921 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    (a) Treatment tank room - On or about 8/1/17, employees were accessing a raised platform with an unguarded edge, exposing employees to falls of approximately 4.5ft.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,921 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    (a) Throughout the facility- On or about 8/1/17, the employer did not have a written respirator protection program when the employer required employees to use respirators such as filtering facepieces and half-face air purifying respirators.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 27, 2018

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 was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a) Throughout the facility - On or about 8/1/17, the employer did not provide employees required to wear half-face air purifying respirators with medical evaluations prior to use.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and at least annually thereafter:  (a) Throughout the facility - On or about 8/1/17, the employer did not conduct fit testing prior to initial use or annually thereafter for employees required to wear tight-fitting half face air-purifying respirators while performing treatment tank servicing.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  (a) Throughout the facility - On or about 8/1/17, the employer permitted employees with facial hair that interfered with the seal to wear tight-fitting half face air-purifying respirators, exposing employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of items in (i)-(vii):  (a) Throughout the facility - On or about 8/1/17, the employer did not effectively train employees required to wear tight-fitting half face air-purifying respirators while performing treatment tank servicing.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    (a) Throughout the facility- On or about 8/1/17, the employer did not have a written certification of hazard assessment when employees were required to wear PPE such as gloves, goggles, and aprons.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a) Throughout the facility- On or about 8/1/17, the employer did provide training to employees required to use PPE.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,402 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a) Small Parts Plating - On or about 8/1/17, employee exposed to corrosive materials such as hydrochloric acid, were not provided with immediate access to eyewash stations.    (b) Hard anodizing - On or about 8/1/17, employee exposed to corrosive materials such as hydrochloric acid, were not provided with immediate access to eyewash stations.    (c) Zinc Plating - On or about 8/1/17, employee exposed to corrosive materials such as hydrochloric acid, were not provided with immediate access to eyewash stations.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,402 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    (a) Loading dock - On or about 8/1/17, employees were operating a forklift in which the employer had installed fork extensions without the approval of the forklift manufacturer.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a forklift:  (a) Loading dock - On or about 8/1/17, the employer did not provide training to each employee prior to permitting the employee to operate a forklift.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  (a) Loading dock - On or about 8/1/17, the employer did not examine forklifts daily before being placed in service.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,363 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:     (a) Small Parts Plating - On or about 8/1/17, a fan blade was not guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Small Parts Plating - On or about 8/1/17, a pulley driving a fan was not guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  (a) Small Parts Plating - On or about 8/1/17, a vertical V-Belt driving a fan was not guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,363 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Electrical equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.                (a) Zinc Plating - On or about 8/1/17, wiring operating at 50 volts or greater was not installed in a completed installation to enclose all insulated conductors and components, exposing employees to shock hazards.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i):  Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.              (a) Tank room - On or about 8/1/17, An electrical cabinet was opened exposing wiring operating at 50 volts or greater, exposing employees to shock hazards.  (b) Tank room - On or about 8/1/17, Unused openings on electrical disconnects were not effectively closed as required exposing wiring operating at 600 volts, exposing employees to shock hazards.  (c) Zinc Plating room - On or about 8/1/17, Unused openings on electrical circuit breaker panels were not effectively closed as required exposing wiring operating at 240 volts, exposing employees to shock hazards.  (d) Zinc Plating room - On or about 8/1/17, Unused openings on electrical boxes were not effectively closed as required exposing wiring operating at greater than 50 volts, exposing employees to shock hazards.  (e) X-Ray room - On or about 8/1/17, A wall outlet did not have a faceplate exposing wiring operating at 120 volts, exposing employees to shock hazards.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.                (a) Tank room - On or about 8/1/17, An electrical cabinet was opened and could not be closed exposing wiring operating at 50 volts or greater, exposing employees to shock hazards.  (b) Tank room - On or about 8/1/17, electrical disconnect enclosures and pull handles were corroded, exposing employees to shock hazards.  (c) Zinc Plating room - On or about 8/1/17, electrical circuit breaker panels were corroded, exposing employees to shock hazards.

Issued

Jan 31, 2018

Abate by

Feb 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:              (a) Small parts plating - On or about 8/1/17, a flexible cord that was energizing plating equipment was spliced, exposing employees to shock hazards.