OSHA Inspection: RPM-CO.COM ENTERPRISES LLC

Issued

Nov 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(1)(i): When the object to be welded or cut could not be readily moved, all movable fire hazards in the vicinity were not taken to a safe place:  a. On or about July 17, 2019, in the fabrication shop, the employer failed to ensure that combustible and flammable  materials, such as cardboard and category 2 flammable liquids, were removed from adjacent areas where welding activities were conducted, exposing the employees to fire hazards.    OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE: 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xv): Cutting or welding was permitted in areas that were not made fire safe by removing combustibles or protecting combustibles from ignition sources:

Issued

Nov 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ii): Suitable extinguishing equipment was not maintained in a state of readiness for instant use:  a. On or about July 17, 2019, in the fabrication shop, the employer failed to ensure that a suitable fire extinguisher was available for employee self rescue where welding activities were conducted, exposing the employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire;  a. On or about July 17, 2019, in the fabrication shop, the employer failed to ensure that oxygen cylinders were not stored near highly combustible materials, oil or grease, such as diesel fuel stored inside a container marked as "ArmorTrac Economy Tractor Hydraulic Fluid", exposing the employees to fire hazards.  b. On or about July 17, 2019, in the fabrication shop, the employer failed to ensure that oxygen cylinders were not stored near acetylene cylinders, exposing the employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  a. On or about July 17, 2019, in the fabrication shop, the employer failed to ensure that employees working near welding activities were protected from exposure to UV radiation by suitable noncombustible or flame-proof screens or shield.

Issued

Nov 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a. On or about July 17, 2019, in the fabrication shop, the employer failed to ensure that the path to ground from a multiple adapter providing power to a  "One-29 BlueDri Air Mover" and an electric fan was effective and continuous.

Issued

Nov 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a. On or about July 17, 2019, in the fabrication shop, the employer failed to remove from service an electrical extension cord with damaged protective sheet.

Issued

Nov 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

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:  a) On or about July 17, 2019, in the general fabrication area, the employer failed to develop, implement and maintain a written Hazard Communication Program for the protection of the employees using hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to diesel fuel, welding and cutting gases such as Oxygen, Acetylene and Weld-Mix shielding gas, paints such as "Pro-Tech Acrystar Modified Alkid Enamel", lubricants such as "Blaster PB Penetrating Catalyst" and "Viking ER70S-6 MIG" welding wire.

Issued

Nov 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  a) On or about July 17, 2019, in the general fabrication area, the employer failed to create a list of all hazardous chemicals used and stored in the workplace, including but not limited to diesel fuel, welding and cutting gases such as Oxygen, Acetylene and Weld-Mix shielding gas, paints such as "Pro-Tech Acrystar Modified Alkid Enamel", lubricants such as "Blaster PB Penetrating Catalyst" and "Viking ER70S-6 MIG" welding wire.

Issued

Nov 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v)  a) On or about July 17, 2019, in the general fabrication area next to the north entrance, two 5 USGAL buckets of marked as "ArmorTrac Economy Tractor Hydraulic Fluid" were used to contained and store diesel fuel, were not properly marked and identified.

Issued

Nov 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a) On or about July 17, 2019, in the general fabrication area, the employer failed to keep a copy of the Safety Data Sheets of the chemicals used and stores in the workplace available to employees using hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to diesel fuel, welding and cutting gases such as Oxygen, Acetylene and Weld-Mix shielding gas, paints such as "Pro-Tech Acrystar Modified Alkid Enamel", lubricants such as "Blaster PB Penetrating Catalyst" and "Viking ER70S-6 MIG" welding wire.

Issued

Nov 18, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) On or about July 17, 2019, in the general fabrication area, the employer failed to provide Hazard Communication training to employees using hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to diesel fuel, welding and cutting gases such as Oxygen, Acetylene and Weld-Mix shielding gas, paints such as "Pro-Tech Acrystar Modified Alkid Enamel", lubricants such as "Blaster PB Penetrating Catalyst" and "Viking ER70S-6 MIG" welding wire.