OSHA Inspection: PREMIER SHIELDING COMPANY

Issued

2020-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:    On or about November 26, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at this facility, an employee operated a forklift and had not received the required training.

Issued

2020-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  On or about November 26, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at this facility, the employer's forklift was not inspected prior to its use.

Issued

2020-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    On or about November 26, 2019 at the east end of the shop, the employer did not ensure tongue guards on a pedestal grinder were adjusted properly.

Issued

2020-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On or about November 26, 2019, in the main entrance to the office, the employer did not identify the location of a fire extinguisher.

Issued

2020-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  At this location, portable fire extinguishers were not annually inspected.

Issued

2020-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   On our about November 26, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at this facility, employees used hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, acetone, methanol, and solder to manufacture gaskets and shielding products. The employer did not developed a program which would address labeling and other forms of warning on chemical containers, Safety Data Sheets, and employee information and training on the hazards associated with chemicals used at this site.  The written program must also contain the following:  1.  A list of all hazardous chemicals on site; 2.  The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks involving chemicals, such as spill; 3.  The hazards of chemicals contained in piping that is not labeled; and, 4.  The method the employer will use to inform other employers (contractors) of the chemicals their employees might be exposed to while performing duties at this site.