OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN TURNED PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $4,800 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.120(q)(6)(ii): First responders at the operational level did not receive at least eight hours of training or did not have sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the areas required by 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii)(A) through (q)(6)(ii)(F) and/or the employer did not so certify:  A.) American Turned Products, Inc., utilities area, on or about July 1, 2022: Employees who had not received training at the First Responders Operations Level participated in emergency response activities following the transfer of a Sulfuric acid waste solution into a tote which contained residual machining waste fluids.  Employees engaged in defensive response actions in an attempt to stop the chemical reaction, including adding water to the tote where the reaction was occurring, and moving the tote outside of the building with a forklift.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.145(f)(4)(iv):The signal word and the major message shall be understandable to all employees who may be exposed to the identified hazard.  A.) American Turned Products, Inc., on or about July 1st, 2022:  several safety labels attached to the Cecor Vacuum (Model Number CE10-100/100PT) were not identifiable/legible due to wear and/or dirt/debris.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(a): General requirements. Each employer shall be responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees, including tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees.   A.) American Turned Products, Inc., on or about July 1st, 2022:   The Cecor Vacuum system was improperly used to transfer a waste sulfuric acid solution to a tote, and during the attempts to control the chemical reaction caused by the mixed liquids in the tote.  The Cecor Vacuum listing and labeling states it is not to be used with corrosives.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    A.) American Turned Products, Inc., utilities area, on or about July 1, 2022: prior to initiating a hazardous substance liquid transfer operation from a drum to a tote using a vacuum, the employer did not conduct a Hazard assessment of the work operation to determine and identify potential hazards.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   A.) American Turned Products, Inc., utilities area, on or about July 1st, 2022: Employees worked with and around a corrosive chemical, including but not limited to, sulfuric acid.  An employee tasked with transferring the sulfuric acid to different containment did not utilize proper eye and face protection, including but not limited to, face shield and/or chemical splash goggles while transferring a Sulfuric acid solution to tote of waste fluid.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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.) American Turned Products, Inc., on or about July 1, 2022:  employees worked with and around hazardous substances including but not limited to sulfuric acid, and machining oils.  The employer had not provided Hazard Communication training to employees.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    A.) American Turned Products, Inc., utilities area, on or about July 1, 2022: employees worked with and around hazardous substances including but not limited to sulfuric acid, and machining oils.  The employer had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication program.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  A.) American Turned Products, Inc., on or about July 1, 2022:  employees worked with and around hazardous substances including but not limited to sulfuric acid, and machining oils.  Prior to initiating a hazardous substance liquid transfer operation from a drum to a tote using a vacuum, the employer did not conduct Hazard Communication training with employees. A Sulfuric acid waste solution was transferred to a tote which contained residual machining waste fluids. The mixture resulted in a chemical reaction and the employees were engaged in emergency response actions.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.