OSHA Inspection: AUTOMATED RESOURCES, LLC

Issued

Nov 4, 2011

Abate by

Nov 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.      a. Automation Resources, LLC worksite located at 120 Filbert St., Elyria, OH:  On or about August 23, 2011, the employer did not ensure an employee was protected from fall hazards up to 184 inches while working on top of an enclosed material chute in the foundry area to modifying programming on a digital display.    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, or written records.