OSHA Inspection: CHICAGO AMERICAN MANUFACTURING, LLC

Issued

2025-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10641.00 · Current $5321.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a)	On or about March 26, 2025, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:             1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals;            2) Safety data sheet availability;            3) Training of employees;            4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace;          5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and          6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling                 system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.         * Welders are exposed to inhaling harmful fumes from substances, but not limited to chromium, nickel and manganese.

Issued

2025-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): An employer may provide respirators at the request of employees or permit employees to use their own respirators, if the employer determines that such respirator use will not in itself create a hazard. If the employer determines that any voluntary respirator use is permissible, the employer shall provide the respirator users with the information contained in Appendix D to this section ("Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard")  a)	On or about March 26, 2025, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer allowed employees to use half mask tight fitting respirators during daily duties.  The employer did not provide the employees using respirators with the information contained in "Appendix D" as required by this standard.

Issued

2025-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vii): Combustibles were not relocated at least 35 feet from the work site.  Where relocation is impracticable, combustibles shall be protected with flameproof covers or otherwise shielded with metal or asbestos guards or curtains.  a) On or about March 26, 2025, the employer did not ensure a clear space of 35 feet was maintained from storage of combustible materials. Storage included but not limited to combustible plastic wrap covering product materials.

Issued

2025-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) On or about March 26, 2025, at the above-mentioned workplace, the employer failed to ensure that working space was provided and maintained at least 3 feet about all electrical panels, thereby exposing employees to hazards.