OSHA Inspection: DDM METAL FINISHING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Aug 6, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,591 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  REAR EXIT:  On or about and at times prior to April 1, 2019, the exit sign posted above the rear exit door was not illuminated and was covered in dust thereby obscuring the sign.

Issued

Aug 6, 2019

Abate by

Oct 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,652 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that employees wearing prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses.  PRODUCTION AREA: On or about and at times prior to April 1, 2019, employees wore prescription glasses without side shields while polishing and grinding metal parts.

Issued

Aug 6, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(b)(1): Protective eye and face devices purchased after July 5, 1994 did not comply with ANSI Z87.1-1989, "American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection.  COMPANY-WIDE:  On or about and at times prior to April 1, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the eye protection worn by employees met the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.

Issued

Aug 6, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,591 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to April 1, 2019, a portable fire extinguisher mounted in the northwest corner of the production area was blocked by a cart of miscellaneous equipment including but not limited to abrasive wheels, polishing wheels, and parts.  In the event of a fire, the extinguisher would be inaccessible.

Issued

Aug 6, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $2,122 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:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to April 1, 2019, equipment was not used in accordance with its listing and labeling:  A)  Portable lamps used for inspection of parts while polishing and/or grinding titanium parts were not intended for use in industrial settings.  The plugs on the lamps had only two wires.  B)  Flexible cords were connected in series to energize the portable lamps and other equipment in the titanium and aluminum areas.

Issued

Aug 6, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to April 1, 2019, metal portable lamps were in use throughout the production area.  The lamps had only two wires and, when tested with an AC Sensor, were found to not be grounded.

Issued

Aug 6, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,591 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to April 1, 2019, flexible cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring to energize portable swing arm lamps.

Issued

Aug 6, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about and at times prior to April 1, 2019, flexible extension cords were used throughout the production area.  Several cords were observed to be attached to building structures with plastic zip ties.

Issued

Aug 6, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  COMPANY-WIDE:  On or about and at times prior to April 1, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees who used N-95 particulate respirators had received training in accordance with Appendix D of the Respiratory Protection Standard.

Issued

Aug 6, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  PRODUCTION AREA, NORTHWEST CORNER:  On or about and at times prior to April 1, 2019, electrical panels were blocked by shovels, brooms, chairs, and a pedestal grinder.

Issued

Aug 6, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  COMPANY-WIDE:  On or about and at times prior to April 1, 2019, the employer had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication Program.  Hazardous chemicals to which employees were exposed included, but were not limited to: titanium and aluminum dust.