OSHA Inspection: LENAPE TOOLING, INC.

Issued

Dec 13, 2018

Abate by

Jan 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,663 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a) Lenape Tooling - On or about October 31, 2018, employees using flammable liquids, such as but not limited to, isopropyl alcohol and Polythane Foundry Resin, were provided fire extinguishers to use during incipient stage fire fighting, and the employer did not provide initial training and/or annually thereafter as required.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Dec 13, 2018

Abate by

Jan 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,663 Reduced

Hazardous substances 18102505

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Lenape Tooling - On or about October 31, 2018, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Polythane Foundry Resin, and the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program as required.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.       ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning; 2.  Safety Data Sheets; 3.  Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Dec 13, 2018

Abate by

Jan 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 18102505

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) Lenape Tooling- On or about October 31, 2018, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Polythane Foundry Resin, and the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazards of such chemicals as required.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.       ABATEMENT NOTE:   Employees shall be informed of the following:  1. The requirements of this section;  2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present;  3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.