OSHA Inspection: ALLSTAR FASTENERS, INC.

Issued

2022-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5801.00 · Current $3801.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.     (a) On November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners Inc. did not ensure that the TML New Britain surface grinder was guarded to cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.  (b) On November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners Inc. did not ensure that the blue saw sharpener was guarded to cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.   (c) On November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners Inc. did not ensure that the, Sears craftsman 6" inch bench grinder, located in the tool area, bench grinder was guarded to cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2022-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support off-hand grinding work and/or work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch:   (a) On November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners Inc.  did not ensure that work rests to support grinding work, were installed  and adjusted on the Sears craftsman 6" inch bench grinder, located in the tool area.   (b) On  November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners Inc.  did not ensure that work rests to support grinding work, were installed  and adjusted on the Baldor Electric Co. 6" bench grinder (SER W5-92),  located in the production area.   (c) On November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners Inc.  did not ensure that work rests to support grinding work, were installed  and adjusted on the Baldor Electric Co. 8" bench grinder (Serial Number X06D9297166),  located in the production area.   (d) On  November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners Inc.  did not ensure that work rests to support grinding work, were installed  and adjusted on the Baldor Electric Co. 8" bench grinder (Seral Number F1274) ,  located in the production area.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2022-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  (a) On November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners Inc.  did not ensure that tongue guards were installed and adjusted to one-fourth inch to support grinding work, on the Sears craftsman 6" inch bench grinder, located in the tool area.  (b) On November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners Inc.  did not ensure that tongue guards were installed and adjusted to one-fourth inch to support grinding work, on the Baldor Electric Co. 6" bench grinder (SER WS-92), located in the production area.  (c) On November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners Inc.  did not ensure that tongue guards were installed and adjusted to one-fourth inch to support grinding work, on the Baldor Electric Co. 8" bench grinder (Serial Number X06D9297166), located in the production area.   (d) On November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners Inc.  did not ensure that tongue guards were installed and adjusted to one-fourth inch to support grinding work, on the  Baldor Electric Co. 8" bench grinder (Serial Number X06D9297166), located in the production area.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2022-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:   a) On November 17, 2021, Allstar Fasteners, Inc., did not develop and maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 that describes at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals:  2) Safety data sheet(s) availability;  3) Training of employees;  4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace;  5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks; and,  6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheets availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  The employees who conduct fastener manufacturing operations were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including Duracut 199 CFAS (containing petroleum lubricating oil), Durafilm AW Hydraulic Oil (containing petroleum lubricating oil),  and Perchem 1140 (containing petroleum distillates).  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2022-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $814.00 · Current $499.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:     a) On November 17, 2021. Allstar Fasteners, Inc., did not provide information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals including Duracut 199 CFAS (containing petroleum lubricating oil), Durafilm AW Hydraulic Oil (containing petroleum lubricating oil), and Perchem 1140  (containing petroleum distillates).  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2022-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2):  The establishment had 20 or more but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified as an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, but did not electronically submit information from OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee.  The employer did not submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form:  a) On or about March 2, 2022, Allstar Fasteners, Inc. failed  to electronically submit information from the OSHA Form 300A for calendar year 2021. The establishment employed 33 employees and was classified with NAICS 332722 .  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.