OSHA Inspection: MASTER MACHINE & REPAIR CORP.

Issued

Oct 17, 2024

Abate by

Nov 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  a) On or about June 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure compressed oxygen cylinders were stored at a safe distance from highly flammable materials nor with a noncombustible barrier. Compressed cylinders of oxygen were stored near compressed cylinders of acetylene in the storage area.

Issued

Oct 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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) On or about August 8, 2024, and times prior to, the employer failed to provide at least one employee with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment. The employee used chemical products including, but not limited to, solvents.

Issued

Oct 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,400 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:  a) On or about August 8, 2024, and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure the dip tanks in the testing area containing Solvent 142 and open tanks used with the outside diameter grinder containing Kool Kut 378 LF were appropriately labeled. Solvent 142 is a hazardous chemical known to be combustible, a skin and eye irritant, and fatal if swallowed while Kool Kut 378 LF is a hazardous chemical known to be an eye irritant and skin irritant and sensitizer.

Issued

Oct 17, 2024

Abate by

Nov 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a) On or about June 10, 2024, the employer failed to certify that a workplace hazard assessment had been performed. Employees were exposed to hazards that required the use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, eye protection, hand protection, and skin protection.