OSHA Inspection: PYONGSAN AMERICA, INC.

Issued

Jan 22, 2013

Abate by

Feb 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $69,300 · Current $48,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employees(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zones(s) during operating cycle(s):     A. Pyongsan America, Inc. fail to protect employees from amputation and crushing hazards by not providing machine guarding for the point of operation of Crimper Machine # 1 YFA Line located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 while crimping hoses.  On September 11, 2012 and at times prior to; employees were exposed to amputation and caught in hazards as a result of the employers failure to provide machine guarding.   To abate this hazard Pyongsan America, Inc. must guard Crimper Machine located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 to ensure that employees are protected from the point of operation hazards during machine operation cycles.  Date by which violation must be abated:  Immediately upon receipt of the Citation and Notification of Penalty.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, Pyongsan America, Inc. must submit documents describing the measures it is taking to ensure compliance with machine guarding to eliminate employee exposure to hazardous points of operation.    B. Pyongsan America, Inc. fail to protect employees from amputation and crushing hazards by not providing machine guarding for the point of operation of Crimper Machine # 2 QF Line located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 while crimping hoses.  On September 11, 2012 and at times prior to; employees were exposed to amputation and caught in hazards as a result of the employers failure to provide machine guarding.   To abate this hazard Pyongsan America, Inc. must guard Crimper Machine located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 to ensure that employees are protected from the point of operation hazards during machine operation cycles.  Date by which violation must be abated:  Immediately upon receipt of the Citation and Notification of Penalty.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, Pyongsan America, Inc. must submit documents describing the measures it is taking to ensure compliance with machine guarding to eliminate employee exposure to hazardous points of operation.    C. Pyongsan America, Inc. fail to protect employees from amputation and crushing hazards by not providing machine guarding for the point of operation of Crimper Machine # 1 AN Line located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 while crimping hoses.  On September 11, 2012 and at times prior to; employees were exposed to amputation and caught in hazards as a result of the employers failure to provide machine guarding.   To abate this hazard Pyongsan America, Inc. must guard Crimper Machine located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 to ensure that employees are protected from the point of operation hazards during machine operation cycles.  Date by which violation must be abated:  Immediately upon receipt of the Citation and Notification of Penalty.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, Pyongsan America, Inc. must submit documents describing the measures it is taking to ensure compliance with machine guarding to eliminate employee exposure to hazardous points of operation.    D. Pyongsan America, Inc. fail to protect employees from amputation and crushing hazards by not providing machine guarding for the point of operation of Crimper Machine # 2 QF Line located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 while crimping hoses.  On September 11, 2012 and at times prior to; employees were exposed to amputation and caught in hazards as a result of the employers failure to provide machine guarding.   To abate this hazard Pyongsan America, Inc. must guard Crimper Machine located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 to ensure that employees are protected from the point of operation hazards during machine operation cycles.  Date by which violation must be abated:  Immediately upon receipt of the Citation and Notification of Penalty.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, Pyongsan America, Inc. must submit documents describing the measures it is taking to ensure compliance with machine guarding to eliminate employee exposure to hazardous points of operation.    E. Pyongsan America, Inc. fail to protect employees from amputation and crushing hazards by not providing machine guarding for the point of operation of Crimper Machine #2 AN Line located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 while crimping hoses.  On September 11, 2012 and at times prior to; employees were exposed to amputation and caught in hazards as a result of the employers failure to provide machine guarding.   To abate this hazard Pyongsan America, Inc. must guard Crimper Machine located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 to ensure that employees are protected from the point of operation hazards during machine operation cycles.  Date by which violation must be abated:  Immediately upon receipt of the Citation and Notification of Penalty.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, Pyongsan America, Inc. must submit documents describing the measures it is taking to ensure compliance with machine guarding to eliminate employee exposure to hazardous points of operation.    F. Pyongsan America, Inc. fail to protect employees from amputation and crushing hazards by not providing machine guarding for the point of operation of Crimper Machine # 1 YFA Line located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 while crimping hoses.  On September 11, 2012 and at times prior to; employees were exposed to amputation and caught in hazards as a result of the employers failure to provide machine guarding.   To abate this hazard Pyongsan America, Inc. must guard Crimper Machine located at the Fabrication Department Plant # 1 to ensure that employees are protected from the point of operation hazards during machine operation cycles.  Date by which violation must be abated:  Immediately upon receipt of the Citation and Notification of Penalty.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, Pyongsan America, Inc. must submit documents describing the measures it is taking to ensure compliance with machine guarding to eliminate employee exposure to hazardous points of operation.