PROVIDENCE, RI —
OSHA Inspection: A & F PLATING CO., INC.
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of A & F PLATING CO., INC. in 45 RIVER AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906 (NAICS 332813). OSHA activity number 343737094.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- A & F PLATING CO., INC.
- Site address
- 45 RIVER AVENUE
- City
- PROVIDENCE
- State
- RI
- ZIP
- 02906
- Mailing
- 45 RIVER AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332813
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- May 22, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 9, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $2,273 · Current $700 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: Facility: When an employee conducted metal plating operations involving corrosive and toxic chemicals, the employer did not verify, through a written certification, that a required workplace hazard assessment had been performed. Such an assessment would include, but not be limited to, communication of the personal protective equipment selection decision(s) to each affected employee .
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $700
- — Z (S) $2273
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- May 22, 2019
- Abate by
- Sep 30, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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): Facility: When employees handle and are exposed to hazardous acids and plating solutions used during plating operations, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program that outlines the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- May 22, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 9, 2019
- 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: Facility: Employees who handle, and are exposed to hazardous chemicals used during plating operations, were not provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in the plating area at the time of their initial assignment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- May 22, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 9, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $2,273 · Current $700 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: Gold Plating Area, Wastewater Treatment Area: The Three Relocatable Power Tap (power strip) that were in use powering various equipment were not installed in accordance with instructions from the manufacturer and included in the listing and labeling, UL XBYS, in that they were used as a substitute for fixed wiring.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $700
- — Z (S) $2273
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- May 22, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 9, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: Wastewater Area: Employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards from unused openings in an electrical box. This box energized operating electrical equipment including, but not limited to, a Systematics pH Controller and Recorder and ventilation fans.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.157 E03
- Issued
- May 22, 2019
- Abate by
- Jul 9, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: Boiler Room; Lobby Area: The employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers had been subject to an annual maintenance check.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343737094.
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