OSHA Inspection: FORMIT METAL FABRICATORS, LLC

Issued

2013-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer:  (a) Formit Metal Fabricators - The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection for employees who were required to wear a 3M 6200 series half-masked tight fitting respirator while spray painting, on or about May 23, 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $765.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years.  (a) Formit Metal Fabricator - The employer did not evaluate each powered industrial truck operator's performance at least once every three years, on or about May 23, 2013.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A): Helmets or hand shields shall be used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations, excluding submerged arc welding. Helpers or attendants shall be provided with proper eye protection.  (a) Welding Floor - The employer did not provide suitable helmets or handshield for employees who arc weld on steel beams, on or about May 23, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas were not required to wear appropriate goggles, to protect them from the rays by when noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not used:  (a) Formit Metal Fabricators - The employer did not provide adequate protectve eye wear or install flameproof screens or shields for other persons working adjacent to welding area to prevent eye injury from weld flash, on or about May 23, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $765.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section will be met:  (a) Formit Metal Fabricators - The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communications program for employees who are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to structural steel primer, paints and lubricating oils, while spray painting and preparing steel beams for welding, on or about May 23, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:    1. Labeling and other forms of warning.    2. Material Safety Data Sheets.    3. Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be completed.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

2013-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area.   (a) Formit Metal Fabricators - The employer did not provide effective training for employees who are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to structural steel primer, paints and lubricating oils, while painting and preparing steel beams, on or about April 23, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  ABATEMENT NOTE:      1.  Employees shall be informed of the following:    2. The requirements of this section;    3. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present;    4. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Material Safety Data Sheets.       Employee training shall include at least:    1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area;    2. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area;    3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal protective equipment to be used;    4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling system, Material Safety Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.