OSHA Inspection: BALDWIN MACHINE, INC.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $1,702 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2150X100

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)	Full Gas Cylinder Storage Area:  On or about January 6, 2025, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employee(s) to fire hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work in the same area where oxygen cylinders and fuel gas cylinders were being stored together without a barrier.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a)	Shop and yard areas:  On or about January 6, 2024, and at times prior to, the employer failed to verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and which identified the documents as a certification of hazard assessment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a)	Shop and yard area: On or about January 6, 2024, and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure powered industrial truck operators had completed training consisting of a combination of formal instruction and driver evaluation as required by the standard.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6):The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a)	Shop and yard area: On or about January 6, 2024, and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure powered industrial truck operators were certified as trained and evaluated before operating powered industrial trucks.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a)Facility wide:  On or about January 6, 2024, and at times prior to, the employer required the use of chemicals such as compressed gases and did not first implement a written hazard communication program for its employees.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i):The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  a)Facility wide:  On or about January 6, 2024, and at times prior to, the employer required the use of various chemicals such as compressed gases and did not maintain a list of hazardous chemicals.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2150

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)Facility wide:  On or about January 6, 2024, and at times prior to, the employer required the use of chemicals such as compressed gases and did not maintain safety data sheets so they that they were readily accessible.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 8, 2025

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:  a)Facility wide:  On or about January 6, 2024, and at times prior to, the employer required the use of chemicals such as compressed gases and did not first provide hazard communication training to its employees.