OSHA Inspection: CLEVELAND PLATING, LLC

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Feb 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $2,030 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition.  When wet processes are used, drainage must be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats must be provided.  a) On or about July 20, 2022, employees were exposed to wet floors with water and chemicals including, but not limited to SODIUM CYANIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION (50%), CAUSTIC SODA BEADS and SULFURIC ACID 66 DEGREE during the metal plating process located at 1028 East 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44110; the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from a slip hazard during wet processes by use of drainage, false floors, platforms, or mats.  b) On or about July 20, 2022, employees were exposed to wet floors with water and chemicals including, but not limited to SODIUM CYANIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION (50%), CAUSTIC SODA BEADS and SULFURIC ACID 66 DEGREE during the waste treatment process located at 1028 East 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44110; the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from a slip hazard during wet processes by use of drainage, false floors, platforms, or mats.

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Feb 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $2,030 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.  a) On or about July 20, 2022, employees were observed without the use of the SDS's recommended PPE where employees worked with SODIUM CYANIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION (50%), CAUSTIC SODA BEADS and SULFURIC ACID 66 DEGREE during the metal plating process located at 1028 East 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44110; the employer does not protect employees from chemical burn hazards by ensuring the use of PPE (apron) during the metal plating process.  b) On or about July 11, 2022, employees were observed without the use of the SDS's recommended PPE where employees worked with SODIUM CYANIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION (50%), CAUSTIC SODA BEADS and SULFURIC ACID 66 DEGREE during the waste treatment process located at 1028 East 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44110; the employer does not protect employees from chemical burn hazards by ensuring the use of PPE (apron) during the waste treatment process resulting in an employee injury.

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Feb 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall 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) On or about July 20, 2022, employees were observed working on the plating line without the proper PPE where employees worked with SODIUM CYANIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION (50%), CAUSTIC SODA BEADS and SULFURIC ACID 66 DEGREE located at 1028 East 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44118; the employer did not verify that the required workplace assessment was performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated exposing employees to chemical burn hazards.

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Feb 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall 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) On or about July 20, 2022, employees were observed without the use of face protection where employees worked with SODIUM CYANIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION (50%), CAUSTIC SODA BEADS and SULFURIC ACID 66 DEGREE during the metal plating process located at 1028 East 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44110; the employer did not protect employees from a chemical burn hazard by ensuring the use of face protection during the plating process.   b) On or about July 8, 2022, employees were observed without the use of face protection where employees worked with SODIUM CYANIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION (50%), CAUSTIC SODA BEADS and SULFURIC ACID 66 DEGREE during the waste treatment process located at 1028 East 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44110; the employer did not protect employees from a chemical burn hazard by ensuring the use of face protection during the waste treatment process resulting in an employee injury to there eye.

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.  a) On or about July 20, 2022, employees were observed operating powered industrial trucks during the plating process located at 1028 East 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110; the employer did not protect employees against struck by hazards by evaluating each powered industrial truck operators performance once every three years to ensure the operators have the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely.

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Mar 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $1,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  a) On or about September 28, 2022, an employee was exposed to a shock hazard from approximately 480-volts while moving the 50 horse power Wenniger blue compressor near the zinc line; the employer did not ensure the unused openings in boxes, raceways, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the walls of the yellow electrical equipment.

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Mar 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303 (g)(2)(i):Except as�elsewhere required�or permitted�by this�standard, live�parts of�electric equipment�operating at�50 volts�or more�shall be�guarded against�accidental contact by�use of�approved cabinets�or other�forms of�approved enclosures�or by�any of�the following�means:  a) On or about November 30,2022, employees were exposed to a shock hazard from approximately 480- volts while using the toggle switch for the blue exhaust fan in the maintenance area; the employer did not ensure that  live�parts of�electric equipment�operating at�50 volts�or more were�guarded against�accidental contact by�use of�approved cabinets�or other�forms of�approved enclosures

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Mar 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $1,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  On November 30, 2022, employees were exposed to a shock hazard from approximately 480-volts during the plating process near the zinc line; the employer did not ensure there was no damage to parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, or deteriorated by corrosion.

Issued

Jan 5, 2023

Abate by

Mar 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $1,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Conductors shall be spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices shall first be spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors shall be covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.  a) On or about November 30,2022, employees were exposed to a shock hazard from approximately 480- volts while using the toggle switch for the blue fan in the maintenance area; the employer did not ensure the splices in the SOOW cord conductors above the toggle switch were covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for that purpose.  b) On or about September 28, 2022, an employee was exposed to a shock hazard from approximately 480-volts while moving the 50 horse power Wenniger blue compressor near the zinc line; the employer did not ensure the multiple splices in the wire conductors above the electrical panels were covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for that purpose.