OSHA Inspection: FIRST AMERICA METAL CORPORATION

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,481 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  a) Pine Street Warehouse : On June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall  hazards, in that the employer did not provide a fall protection system for employees who work around the approximately 7-foot-deep pit while accessing the workspace to store and retrieve product.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,481 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(b):Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a) Main Warehouse:  On or about June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the containers holding materials were not stored in a stable manner where employees work in the area.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $6,091 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Throughout the facility: On or about June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that  training was not provided to employees who are using forklifts to move containers throughout the warehouse.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $6,091 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:   a) Throughout the establishment: On or about June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to carbon monoxide hazards, in that the "Yale" forklift (model GLP0502GNGAEO84, serial number A875807593X)  was generated excessive  carbon monoxide while operated by employees inside a warehouse.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) Main Warehouse, Section A: On or about June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that a portable fire extinguisher was not mounted and  employees were permitted to use fire extinguishers on a voluntary basis.   b) Pine Street Warehouse: On or about June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that that a portable fire extinguisher was not mounted and  employees were permitted to use fire extinguishers on a voluntary basis.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   a) Main Warehouse, Section A: On or about June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that the employer had not ensure that portable fire extinguishers received an annual maintenance check for over 16 months with the last annual maintenance performed in January of 2021 where employees were permitted to use fire extinguishers on a voluntary basis.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i):The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  a) Throughout the facility:  On or about June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that the employer did not provide a list of chemicals used by employees, such as, but not limited to,  propane and battery acid.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  a) Throughout the facility:  On or about June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that the employer did not provide safety data sheets for chemicals including, but not limited to, propane and battery acid where employees work with these chemicals in performance of assigned job duties.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

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) Throughout the establishment:  On or about June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that hazard communication training was not provided to employees who are working with chemicals including, but not limited to,  propane and battery acid.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the  floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided.  a) Main Warehouse: On or about June 8, 2022 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to slip hazards, in that the floor was not maintained in a dry condition where water accumulated on the floor due to leaks in the roof.  b) Pine Street Warehouse: On or about June 8, 2022 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to slip hazards, in that the floor was not maintained in a dry condition where water accumulated on the floor due to leaks in the roof.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  a) Pine Street Warehouse: On or about June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to trip hazards, in that the floor was not maintained in a safe condition where floor holes were present ranging in size from from 24 to 48 inches.  b) Pine Street Warehouse: On or about June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to trip hazards, in that the floor was not maintained in a safe condition where  a protruding pipe 8 inches in diameter protruded 6 inches above the floor where employees store or retrieve product.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1):Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) Main Warehouse, Section C, East Wall: On June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that the emergency exit door required a key and more than one motion for employees to undergo to exit the building in case of an emergency.   b) Main Warehouse, South Wall: On June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that the emergency exit door more than one motion for employees to undergo to exit the building in case of an emergency.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Main Warehouse, Section A, West Wall: On June 8, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that the emergency exit door at the west wall was obstructed where employees perform warehousing duties.

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 tank cars, 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) Main Warehouse:  On or about June 8 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to trip hazards, in that propane tanks used for fueling forklifts were not secured to protect employees working in the area.