OSHA Inspection: QUALITY FABRICATION INC

Issued

Aug 17, 2023

Abate by

Aug 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,707 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): The employer had not included chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program, established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, ensured that each employee had access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard and 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2), including the contents of the Hexavalent Chromium Standard, the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program, and made copies of this standard available to all affected employees:    (a) On or about March 27, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees can demonstrate the knowledge of the presence of chromium (IV) when welding on stainless steel or the health hazards it presents. In addition, chromium (IV) was not part of the Hazard Communication Program.

Issued

Aug 17, 2023

Abate by

Aug 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):  (a) On or about March 27, 2023, the employer did not conduct an exposure determination for chromium (VI) for each employee exposed.