OSHA Inspection: TOOL SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Oct 3, 2019

Abate by

Oct 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,381 · Current $2,029 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  Tool Systems, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA - The employer did not perform a complete personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment  in that employees handling aluminum sticks, weighing between 19-78 pounds, were potentially exposed to foot hazards and foot protection was not required, on or about 8/14/19.  Note: The PPE hazard assessment needs to be certified in writing in accordance with 1910.132(d)(2).

Issued

Oct 3, 2019

Abate by

Oct 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,381 · Current $2,029 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  Tool Systems, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA - The company did not ensure that employees exposed to skin abrasion during the handling of aluminum sticks use the proper hand protection,, on or about 8/14/19.

Issued

Oct 3, 2019

Abate by

Oct 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $2,639 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    Tool Systems, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA - Employee(s) transferred Blue Gold Industrial Cleaner, classified as corrosive, into spray bottles. Chemical resistant goggles were not provided to prevent a splash to the eyes, on or about 8/14/19.

Issued

Oct 3, 2019

Abate by

Oct 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.  Tool Systems, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA -An employee cutting, drilling and cleaning aluminum parts with compressed air was using reading glasses that did not provide safety and side protection in its design, on or about 8/14/19.

Issued

Oct 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,832 · Current $2,299 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:  Tool Systems, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA - Employee(s) were handling Blue Gold Industrial Cleaner, classified as corrosive. An emergency eye wash station was not provided in the event of a splash to the eyes, on or about 8/14/19.

Issued

Oct 3, 2019

Abate by

Oct 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $2,705 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:  Tool Systems, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA - Employees handled aluminum and chemical solutions such as but not limited to Blue Gold Industrial Cleaner, during the assembly of industrial automation equipment. A written hazard communication program was not developed and implemented, on or about 8/14/19.

Issued

Oct 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked   Tool Systems, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA - Employees used a spray bottle containing Blue Gold Industrial Cleaner, classified as corrosive. The spray bottle was not labeled with the content and hazard warnings, or about 8/14/19.

Issued

Oct 3, 2019

Abate by

Oct 30, 2019

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:  Tool Systems, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA - Employees handled aluminum and chemical solutions such as but not limited to Blue Gold Industrial Cleaner, during the assembly of industrial automation equipment. Information and training as required by the standard was not provided, on or about 8/14/19.