OSHA Inspection: MONARCH METAL FINISHING CO., INC.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,034 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(d)(4)(v):  In every inside storage room the employer did not maintain one clear aisle at least 3 feet wide. Containers over 30 gallons capacity shall not be stacked one upon the other. Dispensing shall be by approved pump or self-closing faucet only.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, in the flammable storage room, the employer did not ensure a clear aisle at least 3 feet wide was maintained as required where several 55 gallon drums of highly flammable liquids were stored.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii): Flammable liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure flammable liquids, including but not limited to lacquer, lacquer thinner and acetone, were stored in closed containers in the lacquer room.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure adequate precautions, including but not limited to grounding the containers, were taken to prevent ignition of flammable vapors while dispensing from acetone and lacquer thinner in the flammable storage room.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, in the flammable storage room, the employer did not ensure flammable liquids, including but not limited to acetone and lacquer, were dispensed into properly bonded containers.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, in the flammable storage room and throughout the lacquer work area room, combustible waste, including but not limited to cardboard boxes, were allowed to accumulate in the lacquer work area room, without being disposed of daily.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $5,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3): The floor surface of a spray booth and operator's working area, when combustible, was not covered with noncombustible material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure the Binks spray booth in the lacquer room did not contain combustible materials, such as cardboard and paper, on the walls and floor that had excessive buildup of combustible residues from spraying lacquer.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity was maintained. Filter rolls were not inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure visible gauges, such as the Binks Manometer, were operational so as to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity is maintained.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure a clear space of three feet was maintained free of combustible materials on all sides of the Binks spray booth.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,034 Reduced

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.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees working in the polishing area wore appropriate eye protection to protect themselves from flying debris while operating the polishing machines.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $5,646 Reduced

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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.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, 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 for employees working in the powder coating department, Lacquer Department and the Lab as required in the written respiratory protection program.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT).  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) for employees working in the powder coating department, Lacquer department and the Lab as required in the written respiratory protection program.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training annually and/or more often if necessary for employees working in the powder coating department, Lacquer department and the Lab and also for voluntary users, as required in the written respiratory protection program.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Aug 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,227 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons were not adequately trained to render first aid. Adequate first aid supplies were not readily available.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not have ready a first aid kit specifically stocked with antidotes to counter the effects of an accidental cyanide poisoning when cyanide compounds were used during plating operations.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,227 Reduced

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.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure all containers of hazardous chemicals were properly labeled, tagged or marked with information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, for containers in various locations, including but not limited to the lacquer room.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical.    Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure the required, current safety data sheets (SDS) were maintained for hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, Acetone and Potassium (silver) Cyanide. The (M)SDSs on hand for the two aforementioned chemicals were dated 10/4/1999 and 10/31/2000.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees, including but not limited to lacquer room employees, were provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area, such as acetone and lacquer.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,034 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(b): Areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations under the Class and Zone system and areas designated under the Class and Division system established after August 13, 2007, were not properly documented.   Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not properly document areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations under the Class and Zone system and areas designated under the Class and Division system established after August 13, 2007, including but not limited to the lacquer room.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment, including but not limited to the Kmart box fan, used in hazardous (classified) location(s) was approved for use in the classified location of the lacquer room.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $807 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(1)(i): The establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date.   Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a) On or about April 18, 2024, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent by 03/02/2024. The establishment employed 27 employees and is classified with NAICS 325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, during calendar year 2023.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $906 · Current $453 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces in areas including but not limited to the polishing area, were maintained free of slip trip and fall hazards from a raised wooden "pallet-like" item with a missing board, on the floor in front of the automatic polisher.

Issued

May 3, 2024

Abate by

Jul 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $906 · Current $453 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.  Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. at 189 Georgia Avenue in Providence, RI:   a.) On or about November 21, 2023, the employer allowed flexible cords to be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of an enclosure less dust collector (Central Machinery 2 HP) in the polishing area.