OSHA Inspection: COMMERCIAL STAINLESS FABRICATORS, INC.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,510 · Current $7,510

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   a) On or about 11/09/2020, employees working in the Mechanical/ Electrical area of the facility were not protected from potential  struck-by and/or fire hazards, in that a cylinder containing (compressed)  oxygen was not properly stored.  Employees who worked in the proximity to unchained oxygen cylinder were not protected should the cylinder rupture or fall and become a projectile.  b) On or about 11/09/2020, employees working in the back of warehouse area also know as;  the Argon Tank Area  were potentially exposed to struck-by and/or fire hazards, in that the employer failed to ensure that compressed gases, such as but not limited to: propane, oxygen, and argon were properly stored.  Employees who worked in the proximity to unchained gas cylinders were not protected should the cylinders rupture, be hit by a powered industrial vehicle, or fall and become a projectile.  c) On or about 11/09/2020, employees working in the back of warehouse area, near loading ramp  were exposed to struck-by and/or fire hazards in that compressed gases, such argon and non-medical grade oxygen were not properly stored.  Employees who worked in the proximity to unchained gas cylinders were not protected should the cylinders rupture or fall and become a projectile.  d) On or about 11/09/2020, employees Woodworking Area - to struck-by and/or fire hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that compressed gases, such as but not limited to, propane, were properly stored.  Employees who worked in the proximity to an unchained cylinder of propane were not protected should the cylinder rupture, be hit by a powered industrial vehicle, or fall and become a projectile.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

Jun 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,011 · Current $9,011

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:     On or about 11/09/2020, the company's lockout/tag out procedure did not include specific procedural steps or additional methods and instructions for the control of potentially hazardous energy sources when servicing/performing maintenance activities on machinery such as, but not limited to; 12 foot (Accupress Model 717512, serial # 9972, the 16 foot (Accupress  Model 717512, serial # 7214) Press Brakes, the and CNC Laser (FANUC  Laser C2000 Type A04B-0813-B341, S/N: L12x20765).  Energy sources used at facility include, but are not limited to, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic energy.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

Jun 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,011 · Current $9,011

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  On or about 11/09/2020, training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation was not provided to employees authorized to perform maintenance and/or servicing activities at the facility. Employees service and complete maintenance on equipment such as, but not limited to; Accupress Press Brake: Model 717512, serial # 9972, Accupress Press Brake: Model 717512, serial 7214), and the FANUC Laser C2000 Type A04B-0813-B341, S/N L12X20765.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

Jun 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,008 · Current $6,008

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.   On or about 11/09/2020, the employer failed to ensure that employees who operate the company's powered industrial vehicle(s) (fork truck) participate in a practical exercise prior to letting the employee operate the company's PIVs. Employees working throughout the shop and/or warehouse areas are exposed to struck-by hazards, in that inadequately trained employees were authorized to operate the company's Toyota fork truck - Model no.: 7FGOU25, Serial no.: N 83271.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

Jun 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    On or about 11/09/2021, the name of the operator(s) and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation of  employees authorized to operate powered industrial vehicles (fork truck, etc.) at the facility, were not  included/provided on the certificate of training as required. The operator, as well as, employees working in the immediate area of the fork truck operations were not protected from potential struck-by hazards, in that inadequately trained employees were authorized to operate the company's Toyota fork truck - Model no.: 7FGOU25, Serial no.: N 83271.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

Jun 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,008 · Current $6,008

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  On or about  11/09/2020, guarding to prevent the operator(s) from having any part of the body within point of operation during the operating cycle was not provided for the following equipment, and thus potentially exposed the operator(s) to pinch point and/or caught by hazards:   a. The 175-ton(Accupress) Press Brake: Model no. - 717512, Serial no. - 9972 located in the center of the main shop area.  b. The 175-ton Accupress Press Brake: Model no. - 17516, Serial no. 721416 located in the center of the main shop area.  c. The RIKON 17 inch floor drill press: Model 30-230 located in the east main shop area.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

May 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,008 · Current $6,008

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  On or about 11/09/2020, a metal junction box used as a power source for the (Central Machinery) metal cutting band saw located in the Chop Saw area of the facility was not installed according to listing and labeling directions. The box (which contained knockouts) was not mounted to a fixed surface.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

Jun 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,008 · Current $6,008

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(e): Markings were not provided on electrical equipment giving voltage, current, wattage, and other ratings as necessary:     On or about 11/09/2020, labeling to identify the voltage, current, wattage, and other required ratings was not marked on electrical equipment located at the facility. The electrical equipment includes, but is not limited to:   a)  Employees were exposed to potential electrical hazards, in that the electrical panel (Labeled #3)  located in the main shop area near the south storage area / break room-was not marked and/or labeled with the voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as required.   b) Employees were exposed to potential electrical hazards, in that the electrical panel (Labeled #4)  located in the main shop area near the south storage area/ break room-was not marked and/or labeled with the voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as required  c) Employees were exposed to potential electrical hazards, in that the electrical panel (Labeled #8)  located in the main shop area near the chop saw area was not marked and/or labeled with the voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as required  d) Employees were exposed to potential electrical hazards, in that the electrical panel (Labeled #10)  located in the main shop area near the chop saw area as not marked and/or labeled with the voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as required.  e) Employees were exposed to potential electrical hazards, in that the electrical panel (Labeled #13)  located in the main shop area was not marked and/or labeled with the voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as required  f) Employees were exposed to potential electrical hazards, in that the electrical panel (Labeled #17)  located in the main shop area/the flow machine was not marked and/or labeled with the voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as required  g) Employees were exposed to potential electrical hazards, in that the electrical panel (Labeled #18) located in the main shop area was not marked and/or labeled with the voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as required

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

May 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a) Main Shop, Near South Storage Area / Break Room- On or about 11/09/2020, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards, in that the electrical panel (Labeled #3) did not have each branch circuit marked to indicate its purpose.  b) Main Shop, Chop Saw Area- On or about 11/09/2020, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards, in that the electrical panel (Labeled #8) did not have each branch circuit marked to indicate its purpose.  c) Main Shop Area- On or about 11/09/2020, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards, in that the electrical panel (Labeled #13) did not have each branch circuit marked to indicate its purpose.  d) Main Shop Area- On or about 11/09/2020, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards, in that the electrical panel (Labeled #18) did not have each branch circuit marked to indicate its purpose.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,505 · Current $4,505

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a. On or about 11/09/2020, the openings for unused circuit breakers in electrical panel #3 were missing, and no blanks were inserted.  Electrical panel #3 controls equipment such as, but not limited to, lights, wall sockets, and equipment (Grizzly Dust Collector, Router, etc.)  b) On or about 11/09/2020, the openings for unused circuit breakers in electrical panel #13 were missing and no blanks were inserted.  Electrical panel #13 controls equipment such as, but not limited to, Weld Station 1, Weld Station 4, and Weld Station 5.  c) On or about 11/09/2020, the openings for unused circuit breakers in electrical panel #18 were missing and no blanks were inserted. Electrical panel #18 controls equipment such as, but not limited to, the Spot Welder.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

May 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,008 · Current $6,008

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):  On or about 11/09/2020, The employer did not ensure that appropriate labels and/or hazard warnings were not placed on secondary container of  possible hazardous chemicals.  Chemicals such as, but not limited to; Lemon Extract (Limonene) were not properly labeled.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

Jun 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,505 · Current $4,505

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:  On or before 11/09/2020, employees were not trained on the hazardous chemicals utilized in the workplace. Chemicals used at the site include, but are not limited to, Watco Crystal Clear lacquer, Rust-Oleum paint, and propane.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $12,015 · Current $12,015

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  On or about 11/09/2020, the employer failed to ensure that medical evaluation to determine the ability to safely wear a respirator were provided to employees required to wear tight-fitting half-face respirators. Employees who work with chemicals, such as but not limited to; Premier Adhesive PB925, which contains methylene chloride were exposed to potential respiratory hazards associated with respirator in the workplace.  Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.  Commercial Stainless Fabricators, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1374740, citation number 3, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/29/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 1035 Cobb Industrial Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30066.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $12,015 · Current $12,015

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2):Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:   On or about 11/5/2020,  prior to initial use of a respirator, the employer failed to ensure that employees who are required to wear a tight-fitting face piece type respirator while spraying adhesive were fit tested.   Commercial Stainless Fabricators, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1374740, citation number 3, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/29/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 1035 Cobb Industrial Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30066.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

May 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $30,038 · Current $30,038

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1052(l)(1):The employer did not provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to methylene chloride:  a) Woodworking Area - On or about February 5, 2019, employees were not trained on the hazards associated with methylene chloride.   Commercial Stainless Fabricators, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1052(l)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1100435, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/05/2016, and 1374740, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/29/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 1035 Cobb Industrial Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30066.

Issued

May 7, 2021

Abate by

May 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,011 · Current $9,011

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):  The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the  safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  On or about 11/ 09/2020, the employer failed to provide training or information to employees working with hazardous chemicals on the details of outline in the new hazard communication standard which encompasses the Global Harmonization System (GHS).    Commercial Stainless Fabricators, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1100435, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/05/2016,  with respect to a workplace located at 1035 Cobb Industrial Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30066.