GRIFFIN, GA —
OSHA Inspection: MIKAM, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MIKAM, INC. in 1403 A N EXPRESSWAY, GRIFFIN, GA 30223 (NAICS 441320). OSHA activity number 344276209.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- MIKAM, INC.
- Site address
- 1403 A N EXPRESSWAY
- City
- GRIFFIN
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30223
- Mailing
- 1403 A N EXPRESSWAY, GRIFFIN, GA 30223
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 441320
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Feb 5, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 3, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $2,313 · Current $1,388 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees a) Service Center: On or about August 29, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to crush-by and struck-by hazards while working around automotive lifts in that the lifts were not inspected weekly during use to ensure that they were properly maintained and functional.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1387.8
- — Z (S) $2313
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Feb 5, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): "Compressed gases." The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6. Section 3.3.1 of the CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965 refers to storing cylinders in accordance with CGA and NFPA standards The CGA Pamphlet P-1-1991 Section 3.7.4.1 states that "All compressed gas cylinders in service or in storage shall be secured to prevent from falling." a) Service Area: On or about August 29, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards while working in close proximity to two unsecured cylinders, one Oxygen tank and one Acetylene tank.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.106 D02 I
- Issued
- Feb 5, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 3, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): "General." Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used. Metal containers and portable tanks meeting the requirements of and containing products authorized by chapter I, title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (regulations issued by the Hazardous Materials Regulations Board, Department of Transportation), shall be deemed to be acceptable. a) Service Area: On or about August 29, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards while carrying, dispensing and storing gasoline, in that the gasoline container was not approved for use.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Feb 5, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 3, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $325 · Current $195 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): a) Throughout the establishment: On or about August 29, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that a written hazard communication program was not developed for employees using chemicals, such as, but not limited to: Power Steering Fluid, Brake Fluid, and Battery Terminal Protector.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $195
- — Z (O) $325
1910.1200 G01
- Issued
- Feb 5, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 3, 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) Throughout the establishment: On or about August 29, 2019,, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that a safety data sheet was not available for employees using chemicals, such as, but not limited to: Power Steering Fluid, Brake Fluid, and Battery Terminal Protector.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Feb 5, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 3, 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) Throughout the establishment: On or about August 29, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that training was not provided for employees using chemicals, such as, but not limited to: Power Steering Fluid, Brake Fluid, and Battery Terminal Protector.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 344276209.
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