OSHA Inspection: INDUSTRIAL METAL FABRICATORS, INC.

Issued

Mar 7, 2019

Abate by

Apr 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,978 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)(d): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the press brake area of operation (front and back) from hazards such as those created at the point of operation, and ingoing nip points:   a) General Shop: On or before September 14, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards hazards in that the employer did not provide guards for equipment such as the Pullmax URSVIKEN Hydraulic Press while forming metal parts.

Issued

Mar 7, 2019

Abate by

Mar 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(6)(iv): Storage area(s) for flammable or combustible liquids were not kept free of weeds, debris and other combustible material.  a) Side Yard Area: On or before September 14, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer did not remove combustible material (wood) from the diesel storage tank area.

Issued

Mar 7, 2019

Abate by

Apr 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:   a) Shop Areas: On or before September 14, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and chemical hazards associated with metal fabrication activities in that the employer did not certify that a workplace hazard assessment had been completed.

Issued

Mar 7, 2019

Abate by

Mar 19, 2019

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) Paint Shop Area: On or before September 14, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory distress hazards in that the employer did not provide information about precautions to the employees so that the respirator itself does not become a hazard.

Issued

Mar 7, 2019

Abate by

Mar 19, 2019

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, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily:   a) Yard and General Shop Area: On or before September 14, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not require a check list for the forklift.

Issued

Mar 7, 2019

Abate by

Mar 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:   a) Paint Shop: On or about September 14, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to irritation to eyes and skin, burns to eye and skin hazards causing serious injury and impairment in that the proper labels with the identity of the chemical was not placed on secondary containers that contain hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Bradford Derustit Wonder Gel Stainless Steel Pickling Gel.