OSHA Inspection: LMI FINISHING, INC.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee be protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.   On or about August 23, 2023 and at times prior thereto, there were holes located in the grated walking-working surface by the dip tanks.  This exposed the employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $9,218

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(v)(A):  A hinged floor-hole cover that meets the criteria in � 1910.29 and a fixed guardrail system that leaves only one exposed side. When the hole is not in use, the employer must ensure the cover is closed or a removable guardrail system is provided on the exposed sides;   On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the hatchways used to access the pit did not have a guardrail system or other fall protection that complied with A - C of this standard. This exposed the employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $7,310 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):  Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.  a.)	On or about August 23, 2023, in the equipment storage area adjacent to the dry oven area in the facility, an exit was blocked by barrels of chemicals and other stored material.  This exposed employees to safety hazards.      b.)	On or about August 23, 2023, in the boiler room, the pathway leading to an exit was obstructed with fixed pipes and an elevated concrete step. This exposed employees to safety hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $11,524

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction.  a.)  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, barrels of chemicals were stored within three (3) feet around spray booth 1. This exposed the employees to a fire hazard.  b.)  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, containers of flammable chemicals and combustibles were stored within three (3) feet around the DOT spray booth. This exposed the employees to a fire hazard.  c.)  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, hazardous waste drums and combustibles were stored within three (3) feet around spray booth 2. This exposed the employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $11,524

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.124(f): Employees were not knowledgeable of the proper first-aid procedures appropriate to the dipping or coating hazards to which they were exposed.   On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure employees were knowledgeable of proper first-aid procedures for exposure to sodium hydroxide, hydrofluoric acid, and nitric acid.  This exposed employees to health hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $9,218 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.124(h)(3): Employees working with liquids that could burn, irritate, or otherwise harm their skin were not provided with appropriate first-aid supplies that were located near dipping or coating operations.   On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide proper first aid supplies to employees working with sodium hydroxide, hydrofluoric acid, and nitric acid.  This exposed the employees to health hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $11,524

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.  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide periodic exams to employees working with chromic acid.  This exposed employees to health hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $11,524

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered.   a.) On or about August 23, 2023, at Chem Mil and Chem Film, protective clothing was not required to be worn by employees who made additions or transfers of corrosive or caustic materials to tanks.  b.) On or about August 23, 2023, at Chem Mil and Chem Film, protective clothing was not required to be worn by employees who added racked parts by crane to dip tanks that contained corrosive or caustic solutions.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $11,524

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 or about August 23, 2023, at Chem Mil and Chem Film, a face shield was not required to be worn by employees who made additions or transfers of corrosive or caustic materials to tanks.  b.) On or about August 23, 2023, at Chem Mill and Chem Film, a face shield was not required to be worn by employees who added racked parts by crane to dip tanks that contained corrosive or caustic solutions.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a.) On or about August 23, 2023, at Chem Mil and Chem Film, employees were not required to wear hand protection when working at dip tanks that contained corrosive or caustic solutions.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $11,524 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by permit spaces.  On or about October 13, 2023 and at times prior thereto, permit required confined spaces in building #2 were not identified.   This exposed employees to safety and health hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146.  On or about August 23, 2023, at the facility, employees entering and working in the dip tank pit confined spaces were not provided the required training.  This exposed employees to safety and health hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees entered:   a.)  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not assess for safety and health hazards prior to employees entering a confined space in building #1.    b.)  On or about October 13, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not assess for safety and health hazards prior to employees entering a confined space in building #2.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(d)(3)(iii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including isolating the permit space.    a.)  On or about August 23, 2023 and at times prior thereto, where employees were required to enter a confined space in building #1.  This exposed employees to safety and health hazards when working in permit required confined spaces.  b.)  On or about October 13, 2023 and at times prior thereto, where employees were required to enter a confined space in building #2.  This exposed employees to safety and health hazards when working in permit required confined spaces.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $9,218 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized entry.  a.) On or about August 23, 2023 and at times prior thereto, in building #1 dip tank pit area, employees entered and worked in the confined spaces.   This exposed the employees to drowning, entrapment, and hazardous chemical atmospheres.   b.) On or about September 28, 2023 and at times prior thereto, in building #2 dip tank pit area, employees entered and worked in the confined spaces.   This exposed employees safety and health hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $9,218 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit.  a.)  On or about August 23, 2023 and at times prior thereto,  the requirements of generating a confined space entry permit were not complete prior to entering a confined space in building #1.  This exposed employees to safety and health hazards.     b.)  On or about October 13, 2023 and at times prior thereto,  the requirements of generating a confined space entry permit were not complete prior to entering a confined space in building #2.  This exposed employees safety and health hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(d)(6): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not provide at least one attendant outside the permit space into which entry was authorized for the duration of entry operations.  On or about September 28, 2023, in building #2 dip tank pit area, employees enter to perform work activities and an attendant is not provided outside the permit space for the entire duration of the entry.   This exposed employees safety and health hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $9,218

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(i): Hooks, rings, oblong links, pear shaped links, welds, or mechanical coupling links or other attachments did not have a rated capacity at least equal to that of the alloy steel chain with which they are used.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     On or about August 23, 2023, an employee was using a lifting attachment in tank C-1 that did not illustrate its safe lifting capacity.  This exposed the employee to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $9,218

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled equipment was not used or installed in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.  a.)	On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, a relocatable power tap was zip-tied to a yellow beam in front of dip tanks in the shop.  This exposed employees to electrical hazards.   b.)	On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, a relocatable power tap was zip-tied to a grey metal pole next to a desk in the shop across from tank A-10. This exposed employees to electrical hazards.  c.)	On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, a relocatable power tap was secured to the wall next to a desk in the shop across from tank A-10.  This exposed employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.                                                                                                                           Extension cords (flex wiring) are used as a substitute for fixed wiring, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  a.)  On or about August 23, 2023 and at times prior thereto, in the equipment storage area adjacent to the dry oven area in the facility, an extension cord was wrapped around parts of the facility structure and was used as a substitute for fixed wiring.  This exposes employees to an electrical hazard.  b.)  On or about August 23, 2023 and at times prior there to, in boiler room of the facility, an extension cord was wrapped around parts of the facility structure and was used as a substitute for fixed wiring.  This exposes employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $13,828 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.  a.)  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the facility, the base plate of a metal electrical fitting was severely corroded, leaving a large opening in the bottom of the electrical enclosure.  This exposes employees to electrical hazards.  b.)  On or about August 23, 2023, and at times prior thereto, at the facility, an electrical pendent box was observed broken and not effectively closed.  This exposes employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $9,218

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section.  On or about August 23, 2023, behind the paint booths, 55-gallon barrels of chemicals were not properly labeled.  This exposes the employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Feb 21, 2024

Abate by

Mar 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.     a.)  On or about August 23, 2023, the path leading to a fire extinguisher was not readily accessible in the shop.  The fire extinguisher was located on a corner isle wall in the middle of the facility. This exposed employees to a fire hazard.  b.)	On or about August 23, 2023,  a fire extinguisher was mounted but did not have marking indicating the location of the fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher was in the breakroom by the administrative offices. This exposed employees to a fire hazard.  c.)	On or about August 23, 2023, a fire extinguisher was not mounted (on the floor).  The fire extinguisher was located next to the main door leading into the facility. This exposed employees to a fire hazard.