OSHA Inspection: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Issued

Apr 2, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,831 · Current $6,440

Hazardous substances 05271730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iv): The employer did not include the potentially hazardous materials employed in fluxes, coatings, coverings, and filler metals, all of which are potentially used in welding and cutting, in the program established to comply with Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (sec. 1910.1200).      Employees were exposed to fillers, electrodes, and coatings, including rust inhibitors with hydrocarbons, and anti-spatter with methylene chloride, and these chemicals were not included in the company's Hazard Communication Program and training.

Issued

Apr 2, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,440 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(1): Workmen assigned to operate or maintain arc welding equipment were not acquainted with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.254(d) and 29 CFR 1910.252(a), (b), and (c).    Employees were exposed to hazardous metal fumes, gases, vapors, and radiation, as well as the fire and electrical hazards of arc welding, and they were not trained on the hazards and methods of protecting themselves, including ventilation and personal protective equipment. Employees were not trained on the specific OSHA regulations found in 1910.254(d)pertaining to:      1) hooking up equipment, e.g., checking all connections; checking for leaks of gases, cooling water, and engine    fuel; freeing magnetic work clamps from spatter; ensuring switch for shutting down equipment is operational       2) grounding arc welding equipment,       3) safe handling of welding cables and electrodes holders,       4) ensuring that manufacturer's instructions are printed and strictly followed

Issued

Apr 2, 2019

Abate by

Apr 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,611 · Current $1,611

Hazardous substances 0560173019038370WFBW

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   Abatement Certification and Documentation is required.  On or about February 11th, 2019, the employer did not record an employee's pneumonitis on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar year 2018.