| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2024-03-27
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| Emphasis |
N: CHROME6
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| Case Closed |
2025-01-08
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2144480 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
388.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3457.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(2): The employer did not ensure that hazardous conditions on walking-working surfaces are corrected or repaired before an employee uses the walking-working surface again. The employer did not ensure that if the correction or repair cannot be made immediately, the hazard is guarded to prevent employees from using the walking-working surface until the hazard is corrected or repaired. a) On March 27, 2024, and at times prior thereto; the elevated wooden floor in the plating room has large openings between floorboards due to breaking of the wood and uneven boards on the east and west side. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100141 A03 III |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(iii): Floor(s), working place(s), and passageway(s) were not kept free from protruding nails, splinters, loose boards, and unnecessary holes and openings to facilitate cleaning: a) On March 27, 2024, and at times prior thereto; the false wooden floor in the electroplating room exhibited signs of deterioration, instability, loose boards, and holes as a result of exposure to diluted concentrations of Hydrochloric Acid, Sulfuric acid, Chromic acid, and chemical mixtures. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100124 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2765.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.124(g)(2): Employees who work with liquids that could burn, irritate, or otherwise harm their skin were not provided with an emergency shower and eye-wash station close to the dipping and coating operation: a) On March 27, 2024, and prior to; employees use and are exposed to injurious corrosive materials while working with hard chrome, zinc, nickel, copper and electroplating chemicals to include but not limited to; chromic acid - CAS#7440-47-3 (Cat 1 respiratory irritation. Cat 1 skin sensitization. Cat 1 serious eye damage/irritation), sulfuric acid - CAS #7664-93-9. (Cat 1 eye. Cat 1A skin), hydrochloric acid - CAS#7647-01-0 Cat 1 serious eye damage. Cat 1 skin sensitization), and boric acid - CAS# 10043-35-3 (Cat 2A Eye corrosion/irritation). An eyewash station was not available. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. Note: In place of this equipment, the employee may use a water hose that is at least 4 feet (1.22 m) long and at least 3/4 of an inch (18 mm) thick with a quick-opening valve and carrying a pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (1.62 k/cm2) or less. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100124 H04 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2837.41 |
| Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.124(h)(4): Employees working with chromic acid were not provided with periodic examinations of their exposed body parts, especially their nostrils: a) On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using and exposed to chromic acid. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
2837.41 |
| Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment: a) Plating Room: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using and exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to; chromic acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, boric acid, and lacquer during the preparation of metal parts involves preparing solutions, plating station set-up, dipping, and drying. b) Main Shop: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using and exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to; chromic acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, boric acid, and lacquer during the preparation of metal parts involves cutting, grinding, and polishing. c) Polishing Room: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using and exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to; chromic acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, boric acid, and lacquer during the preparation of metal parts involves grinding, and polishing. d) Chemical Storage Room: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using and exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to; chromic acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, boric acid, and lacquer during the handling and storage of hazardous materials involves segregation, spill containment, and movement of materials. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: a) Plating Room: On or about March 27, 2024, and at times prior thereto; the employer did not enforce the use of safety glasses for employees removing parts and/or rinsing parts removed from nickel, zinc, and copper metal plating tanks and rinse baths, are exposed to splash hazards from caustic and corrosive chemical mixtures and plating additives. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100138 A |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. a) Plating Room: On or about March 27, 2024, and at times prior thereto; the employer did not enforce the use of adequate hand protection for employees removing parts and/or rinsing parts removed from nickel, zinc, and copper metal plating tanks and rinse baths. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100138 B |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified: a) Plating Room: On or about March 27, 2024, and at times prior thereto; employees wore latex gloves when removing parts and/or rinsing parts removed from nickel, zinc, and copper metal plating tanks and rinse baths. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100252 B03 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132: a) On or about March 27, 2024, and at times prior thereto; an employee performing welding operations are not provided with personal protective equipment that would cover their arms, exposing the employee to burns. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(1): A hazard was present or was likely to be present from skin or eye contact with chromium (VI); however, the employer did not provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment at no cost to employees, and/or did not ensure that employees used such clothing and equipment: a) Plating Room: On March 27, 2024, and at times prior thereto; employees wear two layers of wrist length latex gloves during chrome plating operations. b) Plating Room: On March 27, 2024, and at times prior thereto; employees performing chrome plating operations are not protected against splash hazards to the face. Employees wear general purpose safety glasses. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2837.41 |
| Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) On or about March 27, 2024 and at times prior thereto; employer required employees working in the polishing room to wear an N95 particulate respirator. b) On or about March 27, 2024 and at times prior thereto; employer required employees operating the chrome dipping tank to wear an N95 particulate respirator. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Polishing Room: On March 27, 2024 and at times prior thereto; employees polishing and grinding chrome, zinc, nickel and copper plated parts are required to wear an N95 particulate respirator, but have they have not been medically evaluated. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): a) On or about March 27, 2024 and at times prior thereto; employer required employees working in the polishing room to wear an N95 particulate respirator. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01005D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary: On March 27, 2024 and at times prior thereto; the employer allowed voluntary use of N95 particulate respirators: a) Plating Room: Employees electroplating zinc, copper and nickel. b) Main Shop: Employees welding, grinding and cutting metal parts. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2837.41 |
| Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form: a) Plating Room: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using hazardous chemicals to include but not limited to; chromic acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, boric acid, and lacquer. The preparation of metal parts involves preparing solutions, plating station set-up, dipping, and drying. b) Main Shop: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using hazardous chemicals to include but not limited to; chromic acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, boric acid, and lacquer. The preparation of metal parts involves cutting, grinding, and polishing. c) Polishing Room: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using hazardous chemicals to include but not limited to; chromic acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, boric acid, and lacquer. The preparation of metal parts involves grinding, and polishing. d) Chemical Storage Room: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using hazardous chemicals to include but not limited to; chromic acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, boric acid, and lacquer. Handling and storage of hazardous materials involves segregation, spill containment, and movement of materials. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI). a) Plating Room: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using and exposed to chromic acid. The preparation of metal parts involves preparing solutions, plating station set-up, dipping, and drying. b) Polishing Room: On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using and exposed to chromic acid. The preparation of metal parts involves grinding, and polishing items that have been dipped in a chromic acid mixture. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01007A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 H02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
2837.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that employees removed all protective clothing and equipment contaminated with chromium (VI) at the end of the work shift or at the completion of their tasks involving chromium (VI) exposure, whichever came first: a) On March 27, 2024 and at times prior thereto; employees use and are exposed to hexavalent chromium during plating and polishing operations. Employees wear their street clothing and chemical aprons throughout the facility. Employees wear their street clothing and do not change prior to leaving. note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01007B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 H03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(3)(i):The employer did not clean, launder, repair and replace all protective clothing and equipment for chromium (VI) exposures, as needed to maintain effectiveness:: a) Facility: The employer does not ensure that protective clothing (chemical aprons) or equipment contaminated with hexavalent chromium is cleaned or laundered to prevent contaminating works areas and break areas. note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01008A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 I03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2837.41 |
| Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that employees who had skin contact with chromium (VI) wash their hands and faces at the end of the work shift and/or prior to eating, drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco or gum, applying cosmetics, or using the toilet: a) Main shop: On May 14, 2024, and at times prior thereto; wipe sample results indicated the presence of chromium (VI). Results: Coffee pot area - 0.197 micrograms, right work bench - 1.255 micrograms, and bathroom doorknob - 0.263 micrograms. b) Break Area: On May 14, 2024, and at times prior thereto; wipe sample results indicated the presence of chromium (VI). Results: Microwave - 0.265 micrograms, and microwave bench - 0.311 micrograms. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01008B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 I05 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(5): The employer does not prohibit eating, drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco or gum, or applying cosmetics in regulated areas, or in areas where skin or eye contact with chromium (VI) occurrs; or carry the products associated with these activities, or store such products in these areas: a) Main shop: On May 14, 2024, and at times prior thereto; employees take their break and eat lunch in the plating area and main shop. wipe sample results indicated the presence of chromium (VI). Results: Coffee pot area - 0.197 micrograms, right work bench - 1.255 micrograms, and bathroom doorknob - 0.263 micrograms. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01008C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 I04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(4)(i): Employees were allowed to consume food or beverages at a worksite where chromium (VI) was present; however, the employer did not ensure that the eating and drinking areas were maintained as free as practicable of chromium (VI): a) Main shop: On May 14, 2024, and at times prior thereto; wipe sample results indicated the presence of chromium (VI). Results: Coffee pot area - 0.197 micrograms, right work bench - 1.255 micrograms, and bathroom doorknob - 0.263 micrograms. b) Break Area: On May 14, 2024, and at times prior thereto; wipe sample results indicated the presence of chromium (VI). Results: Microwave - 0.265 micrograms, and microwave bench - 0.311 micrograms. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01008D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 J01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(j)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI): On May 14, 2024, and at times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that surfaces employees regularly contact were free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI): a) The bathroom doorknob adjacent to the mechanic's shop area was found to be contaminated with 0.263 micrograms of hexavalent chromium; b) The coffee pot area beside the work bench was found to be contaminated with 0.197 micrograms of hexavalent chromium; c) The microwave in the breakroom was found to be contaminated with 0.265 micrograms of hexavalent chromium; d) The microwave bench in the breakroom was found to be contaminated with 0.311 micrograms of hexavalent chromium; e) The right side of the back work bench in the mechanic's shop area was contaminated with 1.255 micrograms of hexavalent chromium. Note* Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01010A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 L01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2837.55 |
| Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): Employer did not include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200). Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l)(2) of this section. a) On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using and exposed to chromic acid - CAS#7440-47-3 (Cat 1 respiratory irritation. Cat 1 skin sensitization. Cat 1 serious eye damage/irritation). The preparation of metal parts involves preparing solutions, plating station set-up, dipping, drying, polishing, cutting, grinding, and the storage of hazardous chemicals. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01010B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 L02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of the contents of the hexavalent chromium standard and the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (k) of this section: a) On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process are using and exposed to chromic acid - CAS#7440-47-3 (Cat 1 respiratory irritation. Cat 1 skin sensitization. Cat 1 serious eye damage/irritation). The preparation of metal parts involves preparing solutions, plating station set-up, dipping, drying, polishing, cutting, grinding, and the storage of hazardous chemicals. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01010C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): a) On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process for hard chrome, zinc, nickel and copper are using and exposed to hazardous chemicals to include but not limited to; chromic acid - CAS#7440-47-3 (Cat 1 respiratory irritation. Cat 1 skin sensitization. Cat 1 serious eye damage/irritation), sulfuric acid - CAS #7664-93-9. ( Cat 1 eye. Cat 1A skin), hydrochloric acid - CAS#7647-01-0 Cat 1 serious eye damage. Cat 1 skin sensitization), and boric acid - CAS# 10043-35-3 ( Cat 2A Eye corrosion/irritation). The preparation of metal parts involves preparing solutions, plating station set-up, dipping, drying, polishing, cutting, grinding, and the storage of hazardous chemicals. Handling and storage of hazardous materials involves segregation, spill containment, and movement of materials. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01010D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a) On March 27, 2024 and prior to; employees involved with the electrochemical plating process for hard chrome, zinc, nickel and copper are using and exposed to hazardous chemicals to include but not limited to; chromic acid - CAS#7440-47-3 (Cat 1 respiratory irritation. Cat 1 skin sensitization. Cat 1 serious eye damage/irritation), sulfuric acid - CAS #7664-93-9. ( Cat 1 eye. Cat 1A skin), hydrochloric acid - CAS#7647-01-0 Cat 1 serious eye damage. Cat 1 skin sensitization), and boric acid - CAS# 10043-35-3 ( Cat 2A Eye corrosion/irritation). The preparation of metal parts involves preparing solutions, plating station set-up, dipping, drying, polishing, cutting, grinding, and the storage of hazardous chemicals. Handling and storage of hazardous materials involves segregation, spill containment, and movement of materials. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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