OSHA Inspection: APOLLO METALS LTD

Issued

Oct 12, 2023

Abate by

Dec 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,385 · Current $8,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 07302260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury, such as severe burns, and impairment were encountered:  a) Electroplating line - On or about April 18, 2023, the employer did not provide appropriate protective suits for maintenance employees exposed to caustic sodium hydroxide powder during cleaning operations.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 12, 2023

Abate by

Dec 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 07302260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  a) Electroplating line - On or about April 18, 2023, the employer did not certify that a workplace hazard assessment to determine necessary personal protective equipment had been performed in accordance with this section.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 12, 2023

Abate by

Dec 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,692 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a) Facility - On or about April 18, 2023, the employee did not provide a medical evaluation to employees that were provided tight-fitting elastomeric respirators for voluntary use within the workplace.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 12, 2023

Abate by

Dec 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,385 · Current $8,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 07302260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:  a) Electroplating line - On or about August 24, 2023 the rafters and intake tubes along the electroplating line was not kept clear of caustic sodium hydroxide powder in accordance with this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 12, 2023

Abate by

Dec 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,385 · Current $8,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 07302260

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) Electroplating line -  On or about August 28, 2023, employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals present in their workplace to include, but not limited to, sodium hydroxide, sodium cyanide, and sodium copper cyanide, at the time of their initial assignment.  ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1.  The requirements of this section; 2.  Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3.  The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least: 1.  Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2.  The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3.  The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4.  The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.