OSHA Inspection: THE CHROME SHOP, INC.

Issued

2025-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4256.00 · Current $4256.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.94(b)(3)(i): Hoods connected to exhaust systems shall be used, and such hoods shall be designed, located, and placed so that the dust or dirt particles shall fall or be projected into the hoods in the direction of the air flow. No wheels, discs, straps, or belts shall be operated in such manner and in such direction as to cause the dust and dirt particles to be thrown into the operator's breathing zone.  At an establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, in the Polishing Room, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards from dust and dirt particles created by the rotating buffing and polishing wheels in the following instances;  a. On or about April 23, 2025, on the G&P Machinery Polishing Lathe along the northeastern wall of the Polishing Room, the hoods used were not connected to an exhaust system;  b.  On or about April 23, 2025, on the Hammond Variable Speed Polishing & Buffing Lathe along the eastern wall of the Plating Room, the hoods used were not connected to an exhaust system;  c. On or about April 23, 2025, on the G&P Machinery Spindle Stand along the western wall of the Plating Room, hoods were not used;  d. On or about April 23, 2025, on the G&P Machinery Spindle Stand along the northwestern wall of the Plating Room, a hood was not used on the right polishing wheel;  e. On or about April 23, 2025, on the G&P Machinery Spindle Stand along the northwestern wall of the Plating Room, a hood was not connected to an exhaust system on the left polishing wheel

Issued

2025-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2837.00 · Current $2837.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Machine Guarding. Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are - barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.  At an establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, in the Polishing Room, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards from in-going nip points created by the abrasive belt and the rotating wheels in the following instances;  a. On or about April 23, 2025, on the Hammond UBG-132 Abrasive Belt Grinder, S/N 3854, along the southern wall of the Polishing Room, the abrasive belt and the rotating wheels were not guarded to prevent exposure to these hazards.  b. On or about April 23, 2025, on the Hammond UBG-132 Abrasive Belt Grinder, S/N 9959, along the southern wall of the Polishing Room, the abrasive belt and the rotating wheels were not guarded to prevent exposure to these hazards.  c. On or about April 23, 2025, on the Stephen Bader Co. Inc. BA-29 Abrasive Belt Grinder along the southern wall of the Polishing Room, the abrasive belt and the rotating wheels were not guarded to prevent exposure to these hazards.  d. On or about April 23, 2025, on the Stephen Bader Co. Inc. BA-29 Abrasive Belt Grinder along the southern wall of the Polishing Room, the abrasive belt and the rotating wheels were not guarded to prevent exposure to these hazards.

Issued

2025-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.  a. On or about April 23, 2025, at an establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, in the Polishing Room, the Hammond UBG-132 Abrasive Belt Grinder, S/N 3854, had a threaded, projecting shaft which was not smooth or guarded by a nonrotating cap or safety sleeve exposing employees to entanglement hazards.  b. On or about April 23, 2025, at an establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, in the Plating Room, the rotary tumbler along the western wall of the Plating Room, had a projecting end more than one-half the diameter of the shaft and unguarded by a non-rotating cap exposing employees to entanglement hazards.

Issued

2025-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2837.00 · Current $2837.00

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):   On or about April 23, 2025, at an establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, in the Plating Room, the employer did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI) while assisting in the chrome plating process. The employer is to make this determination in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2), the scheduled monitoring option, or paragraph (d)(3), the performance-oriented option.

Issued

2025-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:   a. On or about April 23, 2025, at an establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, in the Plating Room, the employer did not ensure employees wore personal protective clothing when assisting the Plater soaking parts in hydrochloric acid used in the plating process.  b. On or about April 23, 2025, at an establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, in the Plating Room, the employer did not ensure employees wore safety glasses and a face shield when moving parts between tanks of corrosive chemicals used in the chrome plating process.

Issued

2025-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4256.00 · Current $4256.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): Employers shall include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (§ 1910.1200). Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l)(2) of this section.   On or about April 23, 2025, at an establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, in the Polishing Room, the employer did not ensure that employees working in the Plating Room were provided with information and training such as, but not limited to:  1) The requirement of the hazard communication standard 2) Any work operations where hazard chemicals are present 3) Location and availability of the:   -hazard communication program   -list of hazardous chemicals   -SDS collection

Issued

2025-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of 29 CFR 1910.1200, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with 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, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  On or about April 23, 2025, at the establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, in the Plating Room, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals was labeled, tagged or marked with product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, exposing employees to the hazards associated with hazardous chemicals.   a. A black plastic garbage can with a black to containing Hydrochloric Acid had no labeling  to provide general information of the product contained inside. b. A rust-colored steel drum containing Zincate 16-70 had no labeling  to provide general information of the product contained inside. c. A tall brown polymer container with an over-sized lid containing Nitric Acid had no labeling  to provide general information of the product contained inside.

Issued

2025-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."  On or about April 23, 2025, at the establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, the southern exit door in the Polishing room was not marked by a sign reading "Exit".

Issued

2025-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer shall 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.  On or about April 23, 2025, at an establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, in the Polishing Room, the employer did not ensure that a Workplace Hazard Assessment was certified for the tasks that employees do that require PPE. The employer had assessed the workplace and determined that steel-toed shoes, and eye protection were necessary for the safety of employees, but could not provide a signed, written certification of the assessment.

Issued

2025-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.  On or about April 23, 2025, at the establishment located at 565 Olde Midway Road, Menasha, Wisconsin, employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards from five outlet boxes missing  covers along the southern and western walls of the Polishing Room.