OSHA Inspection: STEEL SALES INC

Issued

2019-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2387.00 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:      a) At the shop, on or about 2/6/2019: The employer permitted operation of a Delta drill press without guarding.

Issued

2019-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2387.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met; including:      1) Labeling and other forms of warning;    2) SDS requirements for the hazardous materials known to be present at the jobsite;    3) Employee training and information.  The written program must also include:    (a) A list of all the chemicals used at the jobsite.    (b) Methods to inform employees of hazards associated with non-routine tasks.    (c) Methods the employer will use to inform any contractors employees of workplace hazards.      a) Throughout the shop, on or about 2/6/2019: A written hazard communication program was not developed. Employees use and are exposed to hazardous materials including, but not limited to:  stirling coolant, cutting fluids, steel plates, and hydrochloric acid.

Issued

2019-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  a) At the shop, on or about 2/6/2019: The employer did not provide a suitable eye wash station.