OSHA Inspection: SHARRETTS PLATING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $1545.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(a)(2): Open sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings on all open sides:     a). Hazardous Waste Neutralizing Area - On or about June 19, 2019, the platform used to access the two 1200 gallon neutralizing tanks did not have standard guardrail system to prevent employee from falling to the ground level.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $2580.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:    Sharrett's Plating - On or about July 23, 2019, an employee working as an unloader at the end of the automated barrel line was exposed to an eight hour time weighted average of 87.4 decibels on the A weighted scale dBA and the employer had not included this person in a hearing conservation program.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $2062.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a). Sharretts Platting facility - On or about June 19, 2019, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees required to perform maintenance tasks involving electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic energy sources.         Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    a). Sharretts Plating - On or about June 19, 2019, the employer did not provide training to either authorized nor affected employees to ensure that all employees understood the applicable requirements of energy control in the company.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $2062.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a). Waste Water Treatment - On or about June 19, 2019, the employer did not provide an eyewash nor a shower for employees exposed to corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to sodium hydroxide that is used to raise the ph level in the tanks.   b). Chemical Storage Area - On or about June 19, 2019, the employer did not provide an eyewash nor a shower for employees exposed to corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to muriatic acid and hydrogen peroxide to balance the ph levels in the tanks.        Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2576.00 · Current $1751.00 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). Slitter Room - On or about June 29, 2019, the electrical boxes on the wall were open exposing live wires that were previously used for an overheard crane.  No abatement certification or documentation required