OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN CAP COMPANY, LLC

Issued

2018-04-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5987.00 · Current $3560.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:       a.) American Cap Company, LLC, Production areas, on or about April 3rd, 2018 and times prior thereto:  Employees worked with and around hazardous substances including, but not limited to, Dasco Kleen (#02365), coolants, and cutting fluids during work operations at the facility.  Some employees were not aware of the physical and health hazards associated with these substances.

Issued

2018-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    a.) American Cap Company, LLC, Production areas, on or about April 3rd, 2018 and times prior thereto:  Employees worked with and around hazardous substances including, but not limited to, Dasco Kleen (#02365), coolants (Starbrite brand), and cutting fluids during work operations at the facility.  The employer did not make available Safety Data Sheets for substances including, but not limited to, Dasco Kleen (#02365), coolant (Starbrite brand) and cutting fluid (Precision Tech 3025).

Issued

2018-04-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):       a.) American Cap Company, LLC, Production areas, on or about April 3rd, 2018 and times prior thereto:  Employees worked with and around hazardous substances including, but not limited to, Dasco Kleen (#02365), coolants (Starbrite brand), and cutting fluids during work operations at the facility.    The companys hazard communication program was missing information including, but not limited to, the following:       1)  The designation of a person(s) and/or position(s) responsible for ensuring the labeling of in-plant containers.   2)  The procedures to review and update label information when necessary.   3)  Updating the current program and training to include information regarding Safety Data Sheets.   4)  The designation of a person(s) responsible for conducting the hazard communication training.   5)  Work site specific information regarding hazard communication training.   6)  Information on training of employees when a new hazard is introduced into the workplace.   7) Information regarding informing other employers/contractors of potential hazardous chemicals that their employees may be exposed to at the work site.

Issued

2018-04-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employees had not been provided with Hazard Communication 2012 training including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system to be used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:           a.)  American Cap Company, LLC, Production areas, on or about April 3rd, 2018 and times prior thereto:  Employees worked with and around hazardous substances including, but not limited to, Dasco Kleen (#02365), coolants (Starbrite brand), and cutting fluids during work operations at the facility.  Employees did not receive training on the new labeling elements and safety data sheet noted in CFR 1910.1200 (j)(1) of the Hazard Communication 2012 Standard.