OSHA Inspection: CHICAGO STEEL CONTAINER CORPORATION

Issued

2013-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces. NOTE: Proper application of the decision flow chart in Appendix A to section 1910.146 would facilitate compliance with this requirement:  On or about November 11, 2013, employees were required to enter spaces such as the Shell & Parts Washers and Ovens for cleaning and maintenance operations.  The employer did not adequately evaluate the workplace to determine if the spaces were permit-required confined spaces.

Issued

2013-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall 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 physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area:  On or about November 11, 2013, employees required to perform metal drum fabrication operations, including, but not limited to, shell and parts washing, were exposed to contact with hazardous chemicals including corrosive acids.  The employer did not provide affected employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area.  (1) Information.  Employees shall be informed of:  (i) The requirements of this section; (ii) Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and, (iii) The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and material safety data sheets required by this section.  (2) Training. Employee training shall include at least:  (i) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.); (ii) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area; (iii) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and, (iv) The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.