OSHA Inspection: METAL-TECH, INC.

Issued

May 5, 2022

Abate by

Jun 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,865 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use: (Construction Reference 1926.103):  (a) 265 Airport Road New Castle, DE: On or about November 8, 2021, the employer failed to establish a written respiratory protection program for employees who are required to wear half-face ,negative pressure, elastomeric respirators while performing abrasive blasting in a contained booth and performing spraying painting within a designated area.

Issued

May 5, 2022

Abate by

Jun 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0685

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:  a)265 Airport Road New Castle, DE: On or about November  8, 2019, the employer failed to ensure employees wearing half- face elastomeric negative pressure, respirators working within the paint spraying area and operating abrasive blasting booth were provided a medical evaluation from a medical professional [e.g. occupational physician, nurse, physician assistant, etc.].

Issued

May 5, 2022

Abate by

Jun 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0685

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:  (a) 265 Airport Road: New Castle, DE: On or about  November 8, 2021, the employer did not ensure that their employees who are required to wear a half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirator were fit tested prior to initial use.

Issued

May 5, 2022

Abate by

Jun 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  a) 265 Airport road New Castle DE - On or about November 8, 2021, the employer did not provide respiratory protection training to employees  who have been provided respiratory protection  [e.g. elastomeric  1/2 face  negative pressure respirator] to perform their spray painting and abrasive blasting operations.   Abatement Note:  The employer must provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators, as outlined in paragraph 1910.134(k)(1)-(6); to include but not limited to:                                                                                                                                                                                                                Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;                                                 What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;   How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;   How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;    What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;    How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and   The general requirements of this section.    The training shall be conducted in a manner that is understandable to the employee.    The employer shall provide the training prior to requiring the employee to use a respirator in the workplace.

Issued

May 5, 2022

Abate by

Jun 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,865 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 psi:  a) 265 Airport Road new Castle, DE: On or about November 8, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that compressed air used by employees to blow down the equipment and clothing of the employees was reduced to less than 30 psi.

Issued

May 5, 2022

Abate by

Jun 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $4,351 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0685

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:   a) 265 Airport Road New Castle, DE- On or about November 8, 2022, the employer did not implement a comprehensive, site specific written hazard communication program for their employees who conduct paint spraying and abrasive blasting operations.  The hazardous  chemical to include, but not limited to brown fused alumina, alumina oxide titanium and chromium sulfate.    NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1. Labeling and other forms of warning 2. Access to Safety Data Sheets 3. Employee information and training

Issued

May 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(10): The employer did not ensure that, in all cases, the required information was provided for each hazardous chemical, and was readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  a) 265 Airport Road New Castle, DE: On or about November 8, 2021, the employer  failed to ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) were accessible to employees who work with and/or handle hazardous chemicals such as Trivalent Chromium, Cryscoat Adjuster and Brown Fused Alumina.

Issued

May 5, 2022

Abate by

Jun 1, 2022

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) 265 Airport Road New Castle, DE: On or about November 8, 2021, the employer failed to provide information and training to employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals, to include but not limited to Brown Fused Alumina, Chromium Sulfate, Poly Urethane Enamel [e.g. Titanium Dioxide] while performing activities.

Issued

May 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   a) 265 Airport Road New Castle, DE: On or about November 8, 2021 the employer  failed to perform monthly inspections on the portable fire extinguishers located outside the production area identified as the abrasive blasting booth area and spraying area.