OSHA Inspection: OHIO MILL SUPPLY

Issued

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4681.00 · Current $2341.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition;  On or about August 10, 2021 the employer failed to ensure that workspaces and areas including storage rooms, metal working areas, and walkways were kept clean, orderly, and sanitary. Areas were observed as being overtaken by garbage, debris, and clutter. Unsanitary conditions were observed in employee break areas as well.

Issued

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $2731.00 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):  On or about August 10, 2021 the employer failed to perform a workplace assessment of the hazards present in the workplace and during the tasks employees were performing in order to determine personal protective equipment needed to protect employees.

Issued

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about August 10, 2021 the employer failed to ensure that employees were provided with and utilized face shields during wire wheel grinding activities. Employees were observed grinding metal donation bins with pneumatic powered grinders equipped with wire brush attachments. These employees were not wearing face shields.

Issued

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4681.00 · Current $2341.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(i): The employer did not determine if the voluntary use of a respirator did not in itself create a hazard:   a) On or about August 10, 2021 the employer failed to ensure that employees using tight fitting respirators on a voluntary basis were provided with the basic advisory information (Appendix D) prior to allowing for their use in the facility. Employees use tight fitting respirators for various tasks of refurbishing metal donation bins including sanding, grinding, and painting.  b) On or about August 10, 2021 the employer failed to ensure that employees using tight fitting respirators on a voluntary basis were provided with the basic advisory information (Appendix D) prior to allowing for their use in the facility. This includes the safe storage and cleaning. Employees use tight fitting respirators for various tasks of refurbishing metal donation bins including sanding, grinding, and painting. At the time of inspection tight fitting masks were soiled in dust and debris beyond safe use.

Issued

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(ii):The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  On or about August 10, 2021 the employer failed to ensure that a written program for employees voluntarily using respirators was in place. Employees utilized tight fitting half face respirators without a program implemented or medically evaluations. Proper cleaning and storage was also not communicated to employees.

Issued

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 August 10, 2021 and prior to  the employees voluntarily using tight fitting respirators, the employer failed to ensure that medical evaluations for employees was conducted. Employees utilize a tight fitting half face respirator voluntarily when refurbishing the metal donation bins at the facility.

Issued

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k):The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  On or about August 10, 2021 the employer failed to ensure that training was provided to employees utilizing tight fitting respirators on a voluntary basis. Employees utilize respirators on a voluntary basis when refurbishing metal donation bins. This work includes sanding, painting, and grinding.

Issued

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3901.00 · Current $1951.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  On or about August 10, 2021 the employer failed to ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the press brake located in the back metal repair area. The Hyda- Power Press Brake (serial number 6551283213) was not equipped with guarding to protect employees from the pinch point hazard where the upper die meets the lower die table. The equipment is operated by foot pedal with no means to protect the employee hands during operation.

Issued

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(2):The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  On or about August 10, 2021 the employer failed to ensure that employees received training in the safe use and handling of extinguishing equipment for use in fighting incipient stage fire at the facility.

Issued

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about August 10, 2021 the employer failed to develop a written hazard communication program for the facility and employees. The employer supplies and furnishes hazardous chemicals for use by employees as needed. Hazardous chemicals in the workplace include but are not limited to solvents, thinners, propane, carbon monoxide, and paints.

Issued

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 about August 10, 2021 the employer failed to ensure that employees had received training in the safe use and handling of chemicals in workplace. Employees routinely utilize hazardous chemicals in the workplace including but not limited to paints, solvents, thinners, and propane.