OSHA Inspection: THE MEDALCRAFT MINT, INC.

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,205 · Current $2,603 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(j)(1)(i): Inspect the hoods and duct work of the ventilation system for corrosion or damage: At least quarterly during operation:    a) On or about January 14, 2020, the employer was not inspecting the ventilation system for the acid and acid rinse tanks section of the darkening process located in the Darkening Room.

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(j)(2)(i): Ensure that the airflow is adequate: At least quarterly during operation:  a) On or about January 14, 2020, the employer had not developed and implemented a verification procedure of the ventilation system for the acid and acid rinse tanks section of the darkening process located in the Darkening Room to ensure the airflow met or exceeded its minimum requirements.

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(j)(3): Periodically inspect all dipping and coating equipment, including covers, drains, overflow piping, and electrical and fire-extinguishing systems, and promptly correct any deficiencies:  a) On or about January 14, 2020, the employer had not developed and implemented a periodic equipment inspection procedure for the darkening dipping process located in the Darkening Room.

Issued

May 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,205 · Current $2,603 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    a) On or about January 14, 2020, the face shields, aprons and gloves used by the employees in the Darkening Room were not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): "Waste and residue." Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area shall be kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:   a) On or about January 14, 2020, the self-closing metal container located in the flammable liquid storage room which contained rags used to clean up spilt Thinner (EMCO 0371 Blend) while filling containers had not been emptied in over 10 days.

Issued

May 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of this section, shall be provided by the employer in any written or oral format, to employees who wear respirators when such use is not required by this section or by the employer:   a) On or about January 14, 2020, the employer had not provided training on the contents of 29 CFR 1910.134 Appendix D, including proper storage of new dust masks, to employees voluntarily wearing dust masks in the Darkening Room and Enamel Department.

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 8, 2020

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 with either: (I) The information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(I) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers; or, (ii) Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemical, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a) On or about January 14, 2020, inhouse spray and squirt bottles containing thinner or lubricant were not labeled with the identify and/or hazards of its contents in the Press Room.   b) On or about January 14, 2020, the labels associated with each individual tank of the Darkening Dip Line were damaged and difficult to read.  c) On or about January 14, 2020, two 5 gallon pails containing a green liquid (Soap) which is used as part of the Tumbling Process in the Darkening Room were not labeled with the identity and hazards of its contents were observed after the work in the Darkening Room was completed.  d) On or about January 14, 2020, squirt bottles of "Dilute" and "#6" were not labeled with the hazards of the contents in the Enameling Area.