OSHA Inspection: BOSIO METAL SPECIALTIES, INC.

Issued

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $2,765

Hazardous substances 0040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Bosio Metal Specialties - 409 Industrial Dr., North Wales, PA - On or about February 21, 2024, employees using flammable liquids, such as Acetone, were provided fire extinguishers to use during incipient stage fire fighting, and the employer did not provide an educational program as required.  ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).  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

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $3,687

Hazardous substances 00400689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Bosio Metal Specialties - 409 Industrial Dr., North Wales, PA - On or about February 21, 2024, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to operations involving laser burning on acrylic and stainless steel sheets, and the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program as required.  ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning; 2.  Safety Data Sheets; 3.  Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  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

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400689

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, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  a) Bosio Metal Specialties - 409 Industrial Dr., North Wales, PA, On or about February 21, 2024, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to operations involving laser burning on acrylic and stainless steel sheets, and the employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical.  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

Aug 16, 2024

Abate by

Sep 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00400689

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) Bosio Metal Specialties - 409 Industrial Dr., North Wales, PA, - On or about February 21, 2024, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to operations involving laser burning on acrylic and stainless steel sheets, and the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazards of such chemicals as required.        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.  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.