OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL PLATING CORPORATION

Issued

May 6, 2026

Abate by

Sep 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $9,268 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about February 26, 2026, the employer did not ensure procedures were developed and utilized  in the control of electrical energy powering a hoist when employees were tasked with service and maintenance of the plating line exposing them to a struck by or pinch point hazard. Employees were actively troubleshooting the T-bar (sensor) on the plating line when the hoist was able to be energized and travel to employee location crushing them between hoist and the support beam resulting in an inpatient hospitalization.

Issued

May 6, 2026

Abate by

Sep 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $9,268 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:   On or about February 26, 2026, and at times thereafter, the employer did not ensure authorized employees were provided training in the process and function of the energy control program to ensure they understood the program and had the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. Employees were actively troubleshooting the T-bar (sensor) on the plating line and weren't trained to fully  de-energized and lock out the hoist which was energized during maintenance, traveled to, and crushed an employee between hoist and support beam resulting in an inpatient hospitalization.

Issued

May 6, 2026

Abate by

Sep 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $9,268 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft:   On or about February 26, 2026, the employer did not ensure maintenance employees trouble shooting the T-bar (sensor) on the plating line de-energized the hoist by utilizing group lockout/tagout procedures exposing all employees to a struck by/crushing hazard.

Issued

May 6, 2026

Abate by

Aug 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $5,296 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  A. On or about March 06, 2026, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for flushing of eyes when employees exposed to corrosive materials such as  Hydrochloric Acid with the eye wash station in the production area had an obstructed travel path were not within 10 seconds of travel of the hazard.   B. On or about March 06, 2026, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for flushing eyes when employees exposed to corrosive materials such as Hydrochloric Acid with an eye wash station that did not allow water flow to sufficiently allow users to hold eyes open while rinsing.

Issued

May 6, 2026

Abate by

Sep 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $6,621 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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:  On or about March 06, 2026, one or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect employees from the ingoing nip points of several exposed gears along the plating line.