OSHA Inspection: ALLOY CHROME, INC.

Issued

2023-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $2486.00

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(h)(4): Employees working with chromic acid were not provided with periodic examinations of their exposed body parts, especially their nostrils:   a) On or about, August 18, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who were exposed to chromic acid during plating operations received periodic examinations of exposed body parts, especially the nostrils.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d) abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2023-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3108.00 · Current $3108.00

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   a) On or about, August 18, 2022, the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Employees worked in the plating area were exposed to hazards including but not limited chemical splash hazards from corrosives chemicals and were not required to use appropriate PPE.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d) abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2023-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0689

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) On August 18, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees working with corrosive chemicals such as chromic acid used appropriate eye or face protection. Employees in the chromium plating area were exposed to splash hazards when handling parts being placed in or being taken out of the chromium dip tanks, and while rinsing parts removed from the chromium plating baths. Employees were not required to use chemical goggles or face shields.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d) abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2023-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(1): A hazard was present or was likely to be present from skin or eye contact with chromium (VI); however, the employer did not provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment at no cost to employees, and/or did not ensure that employees used such clothing and equipment:  a) On August 18, 2022, the employer did not require employees to wear appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment, including, but not limited to, apron, eye and face protection when handling parts being placed in or being taken out of the chromium dip tanks. Employees were not required to use rubber apron, chemical goggles or face shield.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d) abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2023-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1865.00

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that employees who had skin contact with chromium (VI) wash their hands and faces at the end of the work shift and/or prior to eating, drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco or gum, applying cosmetics, or using the toilet:  a) On August 18, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who have skin contact with hexavalent chromium wash their hands prior to eating or drinking. Employees were permitted to eat and drink at the workstation next to the plating area.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d) abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2023-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $349.00 · Current $349.00

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.   a) On August 18, 2022, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled with the product identifier and hazards of the chemicals contained therein. The plating tanks containing chromic acid in the plating areas were not labeled to identify product and the hazards of the product.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d) abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.