OSHA Inspection: RMHI INC. DBA STREAMWOOD PLATING

Issued

Mar 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,128 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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:  a) On November 26, 2024, RMHI Inc. dba Streamwood Plating did not ensure that employees who were exposed to chromic acid during plating operations received periodic examinations of exposed body parts, especially the nostrils.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):   a) On November 26, 2024, RMHI Inc. dba Streamwood Plating did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for employees exposed to chromium (VI) while chrome plating with chromic acid.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,128 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    a) On November 26, 2024, RMHI Inc. dba Streamwood Plating did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system; and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees were exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to, hexavalent chromium, barium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, nickel (II) chloride, nickel sulfate and sulfuric acid when nickel, zinc, copper and/or chrome plating.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 November 26, 2024, RMHI Inc. dba Streamwood Plating did not ensure that the plating tanks were properly labeled. Employees were exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to, hexavalent chromium, barium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, nickel (II) chloride, nickel sulfate and sulfuric acid when nickel, zinc, copper and/or chrome plating.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).