OSHA Inspection: TRW AUTOMOTIVE, U.S. LLC

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):     The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    a)  TRW Automotive, U.S. LLC, on or about 6/21/12:  The employer has not conducted a periodic or more frequent inspection of their energy control procedures to ensure that the requirements of the standard were being followed.  Employees perform servicing and maintenance on machines and equipment such as but not limited to:  Calvary Pre-Heat & Selective Solder System, Automated Robot and Gasket/PCBA/Battery Assembly to Housing machine.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):     The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:       a)  TRW Automotive , U.S., LLC, on or about 6/21/12:  The employer did not provide training to authorized and affected employees to ensure that the energy control program was understood and that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices.  Employees perform service and/or maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to, Selective Solder Systems, Shaker, Automated Robot and Assembly Machines.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1):     Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:      a)  TRW Automotive, U.S., LLC, on or about  6/28/12:   Unqualified employees were performing servicing and/or maintenance, including troubleshooting on live electrical equipment, were not provided training in regards to safety related work practices and the use of personal protective equipment.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i):     The employer did not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 and did not make it available for inspection by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives:    a)  Througout the facility, on or about 6/21/12:  There were no written safety related work practice procedures in place to prevent electric shock or other injuries to employees when working on machines and equipment.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):     Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not using electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:    a)  TRW Automotive, U.S., LLC, on or about  6/28/12:   Unqualified employees performing troubleshooting on or near live electrical equipment up to 480 volts, were not provided with appropriate personal protective equipment in that they wear conductive jackets.