OSHA Inspection: RED HEAD BRASS LLC

Issued

Jul 24, 2019

Abate by

Aug 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,315 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a) On or about March 5, 2019, employees performing activities involving clean up of combustible dust, maintenance and repair of the equipment and their exhaust ventilation systems, were not provided with flame retardant clothing to protect against burns in the event of a fire and/or explosion related to combustible dust.    b) On or about March 5, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees wore aprons when working with nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and sodium hydroxide in the plating department.

Issued

Jul 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that covered when PPE is necessary, what PPE is necessary, how to don, doff, adjust and wear PPE, the limitations of PPE and the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE:  On or about March 5, 2019, the employees required to wear PPE have not been trained on when PPE is necessary, what PPE is necessary; how to don, doff, adjust and wear PPE; the limitations of PPE;  and the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE. Employees work with sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, combustible dust, metal working fluid, and lubricants. Employees are required to wear safety glasses, gloves, face shields and respirators when performing different job tasks.

Issued

Jul 24, 2019

Abate by

Aug 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): Appropriate hand protection was not used when employee's hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:         On or about March 5, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees used appropriate chemical resistant gloves for handling chemicals such as sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and sodium hydroxide when performing plating job activities.

Issued

Jul 24, 2019

Abate by

Aug 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,315 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):    On or about March 5, 2019, there were no warning signs in the vicinity of the dust collectors to warn employees of the fire and explosion potential from the aluminum and bronze metal dust. There were no signs to prohibit the use of standard lift trucks in the area, warn against smoking, and to instruct employees on personal protective equipment requirements during potentially hazardous activities.

Issued

Jul 24, 2019

Abate by

Aug 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,315 Reduced

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:    On or about March 5, 2019, the employer did not provide training or information to employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to combustible dust.

Issued

Jul 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employees had not been provided with GHS 2012 training including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system to be used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  On or about March 5, 2019, the employer did not provide employees with training on the Global Harmonization System. Employees are working with sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, metal working fluid, and lubricants.