OSHA Inspection: TRAJECTORY TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Issued

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be 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)  Employees using portable band saws to cut open 50 caliber blank cartridge containers containing "blank powder" and a primer, were exposed to explosive detonations and fires.    (b)  Employees using a hammer to detonate primers inside cartridge cases were exposed to explosive detonations and flying particles.      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.