OSHA Inspection: BELMONT PLATING WORKS, INC.

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2618.00 · Current $1365.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) Belmont Plating Works, Inc. - On January 22, 2014, a filter tank projected into the aisle at the cadmium/cyanide and nickel barrel plating lines next to the water rinse tank. The filter obstructed the aisle which is used as an exit route.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3273.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0689143022602310

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) Belmont Plating Works, Inc. - Water was not available in an emergency at the eyewash located across from the Chromic Acid Rack Plating Line. The valve controlling the supply of water to the eyewash was turned off.  Employees in this area were working at plating tanks containing hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid and chromic acid which can cause burns, corneal damage and blindness.    (b) Belmont Plating Works, Inc. - A shower was not available in an emergency across from the Chromic Acid Rack Plating Line. The handle used to activate the shower was tied up with a piece of wire. Employees in this area were working at plating tanks containing hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid and chromic acid which can cause severe burns, sensitization and external ulcers.     (c) Belmont Plating Works, Inc. - Water was not available in an emergency to both nozzles at the eyewash located near the cadmium and nickel barrel lines. Employees in this area were working at the plating tanks containing hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide and sodium cyanide which can cause severe burns, corneal burns, blindness and irritation.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation, Instance (c) (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3927.00 · Current $2070.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(i)(1): Where skin or eye irritation was associated with cadmium exposure at any level, the employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that employees used appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments:    (a) Belmont Plating Works, Inc. - The employer did not ensure that an employee working on the cadmium barrel line wore an impervious apron to prevent contamination of the employee and his garments.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2618.00 · Current $1365.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 07901840

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    (a) Belmont Plating Works, Inc. - The employer did not ensure that plating tanks containing hazardous chemicals were labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemicals contained in them: a rinse tank on the nickel barrel line was not labeled with the identity of the chemical.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 068907901840

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  (a) Belmont Plating Works, Inc. - The employer did not ensure that each plating tank containing hazardous chemicals was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings. Appropriate hazard warnings were not included on labels on: a rinse tank on the nickel barrel line; and, a chromic acid tank on the chromium rack plating line.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0689

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not make a copy of the Chromium (VI) standard, 29 CFR 1910.1026, readily available to all employees who were exposed to chromium (VI):  (a) Belmont Plating Works, Inc. - The employer did not make a copy of the Chromium (VI) standard, 29 CFR 1910.1026 available to employees exposed to chromium (VI). An employee does rack plating at the chromic acid line 3 days each week.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(iv)(A): The employer did not make a copy of 29 CFR 1910.1027 and its appendices readily available at no cost to all effective employees and provide them a copy when requested:  (a) Belmont Plating Works, Inc. - The employer did not make a copy of the cadmium standard, 29 CFR 1910.1027 and its appendices available to employees who work at the cadmium barrel plating line.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).