OSHA Inspection: TYK AMERICA, INC.

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 27, 2000

Penalty

Initial $675 · Current $380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized
hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to burns:
Production Area - Employees were potentially exposed to burns from
ignition of natural
gas from an improper supply hose (approximately 5/8" green garden hose). A
fabricated
brick oven on the end of the production line to heat miscellaneous
products was supplied
natural gas with a typical garden hose.
ABATEMENT NOTE:
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
this hazard
are to utilize piping/flexible hosing systems as stipulated by:
ANSI Z223.1-1984, National Fuel Gas Code, Parts 3 and 5;
Z21.45-1985, Flexible Connectors of Other Than All-Metal Construction for
Gas Appliances, Parts 1 and 2; and
Z21.2-1983/Z21.2a-1985, Gas Hose Connectors for Portable Indoor Gas Fired
Equipment, Parts 1 and 2.
Safe practices would include:
1. Hose be replaced with approved piping and secured with hangers of
adequate
quality/strength, in a workman like manner, to prevent vibration and undue
strains and no longer support it by laying on the floor.
2. Manual gas shutoff valves be plainly marked for the equipment they
control
and be readily accessible.
3. Flexible hose connected to equipment from piping , mobility/vibration
reasons,
be suitable and safe for the condition used and not exceed six (6) feet in
length.
Suitability can be achieved by, either the hose/hose connector
manufacturer's
approval for use with natural gas or the local  utility company's
approval.

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 27, 2000

Penalty

Initial $675 · Current $380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer
did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to falls up to twelve feet (12') to lower level:
Tables Area - The foot pedals on the vibrating tables was not guarded, on
or about
August 17, 2000. Employees were exposed to falls through floor around
vibrating tables
from unintended activation of foot pedal.
ABATEMENT NOTE:
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard is to guard the foot pedals.

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 27, 2000

Penalty

Initial $675 · Current $380 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Penalty

Initial $675 · Current $380 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Jan 12, 2001

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Jan 12, 2001

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 13, 2000

Penalty

Initial $573 · Current $380 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 13, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 27, 2000

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $960 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 13, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 13, 2000

Penalty

Initial $573 · Current $380 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 13, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 13, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 13, 2000

Penalty

Initial $573 · Current $380 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 13, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 13, 2000

Penalty

Initial $573 · Current $380 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 13, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Sep 13, 2000

Issued

Sep 8, 2000

Abate by

Oct 12, 2000