OSHA Inspection: METTALOGIX CUSTOM DESIGN & FABRICATION, INC.

Issued

2021-10-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $843.00 · Current $843.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1):  The employer failed to certify to OSHA (the Agency) that the following item(s) were abated within 10 calendar days after the abatement date:  a) As of 10/20/2021, the employer had not provided sufficient abatement certification as it indicated that items were in progress versus completed for the following previously cited violations:  -Citation 1, Item 1 -Citation 1, Item 2a -Citation 1, Item 2b -Citation 1, Item 4 -Citation 1, Item 5

Issued

2021-10-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $843.00 · Current $843.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1):The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  a) As of 10/20/2021, the employer had not provided documentation for abatement of previously cited violation listed as Citation 1, Item 3a.  b) As of 10/20/2021, the employer had not provided documentation for abatement of previously cited violations listed as Citation 1, Item 3b.

Issued

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $3182.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements:   a) At the lunch room, or about 5/7/2019: Employees were permitted to use a stairway that was not provided with a hand rail.

Issued

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $3182.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in plant handling, storage, and unitization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-2015 paragraphs 5.8.4:  a) At the establishment, on or about 5/7/2019: Cylinder(s) were not secured to prevent them from being knocked over.

Issued

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  a) At the establishment, on or about 5/7/2019:  Cylinder(s), including but not limited to: propane and oxygen which were not in use were kept together when in storage.

Issued

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9282.00 · Current $5569.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): The pedal mechanism shall be protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedal.   a) At the establishment, on or about 5/7/2019: The employer permitted use of a Chicago Press, serial number L 8743, without ensuring the pedal mechanism was protected against accidental contact or use.  b) At the establishment, on or about 5/7/2019: The employer permitted use of a Chicago Press, serial number 18268, without ensuring the pedal mechanism was protected against accidental contact or use.

Issued

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(i)(b): The employer did not provide and ensure guarding prevented the employer from inadvertently reaching into the point of operation, or withdrawing his hands if they are inadvertently located in the point of operation as the dies close:  a) At the establishment, on or about 5/7/2019: The employer permitted use of a Chicago Press, serial number L 8743, without ensuring protection against point of operation.  b) At the establishment, on or about 5/7/2019: The employer permitted use of a Chicago Press, serial number 18268, without ensuring protection against point of operation.

Issued

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $3182.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) At the establishment, on or about 5/7/2019: The employer permitted the use of frayed extension cords with exposed wires.   b) At the establishment, on or about 5/7/2019: The employer permitted the use of an extension cord with a damaged ground pin.  c) At the establishment, on or about 5/7/2019: The employer permitted the use of a breaker box with missing covers.   d) At the establishment, on or about 5/7/2019: The employer permitted the use of a duplex receptacle us as an extension cord.

Issued

2019-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-02 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:      a) Throughout the site, on or about 5/7/2019: The employer did not develop and maintain a hazard communication program to inform employees of hazards while working with corrosives, such as, but not limited to: lacquer Thinner, Steel plates, galvanized sheets.