OSHA Inspection: MASTER MACHINE, INC.

Issued

Jun 29, 2022

Abate by

Jul 12, 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)  Facility - On or about 06/02/2022, employees perform work, including welding, with materials such as, but not limited to carbon steel/alloy steel which contains carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, lead, nickel, copper, and aluminum; and compressed gases, n.o.s (argon, carbon dioxide) which contain carbon dioxide and argon, were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.        Employee information shall include:      1.   The requirements of this section:       2.   Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND       3.   The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and  Safety Data Sheets.         Employee training shall include at least:         1.   Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.       2.   The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.       3.   The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.       4.   The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED