OSHA Inspection: ZEBRA INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Nov 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):     Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."    On or about 17 October 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide an Exit sign for the hallway personnel door leading to the outside parking apron on the south side of the building, exposing employees to various fire hazards.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure Exit signs are posted for each emergency exit.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Nov 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6):     Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) were not utilized.    On or about 17 October 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide illuminated Exit signs for designated personnel exits in the event of an emergency throughout buildings 650 and 652, exposing employees to various fire hazards.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure Exit signs are illuminated for ease of visibility.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):     The employer did not mount, locate and identify portable fire extinguishers so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.    On or about 17 October 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers that were mounted and identified throughout the work site, exposing the employees to various fire hazards. The employer did have charged extinguishers but they were found to be either on the floor, or sitting on a work table, shelving unit, or building beam. And every extinguisher did not have a sign to identify it as the location for the extinguisher.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure extinguishers are mounted, located, and identified.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i):     The employer did not provide and insure the usage of "point of operation guards" or properly applied and adjusted point of operation devices on every operation performed on a mechanical power press.    On or about 17 October 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide a guard at the point of operation for two mechanical power presses, or crimping tools, exposing the employees to an amputation or crushing hazard to the hands and fingers. The two tools located side-by-side were both AMP-3k/40 Terminators with a maximum crimping force of 3000 pounds. On 26 September 2012, an employee operating one of the tools had their right index finger crushed by the ram up to the top of the nail, breaking the bones, but not resulting in an amputation.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure mechanical power presses are guarded per the manufacturer's recommendations.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i):     Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.    On or about 17 October 2012, and at times prior thereto, two 120-volt electrical breaker panels had the doors open with open, unused breaker slots, exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock or electrocution.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure all openings in electrical panels are effectively closed.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):     Space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.    On or about 17 October 2012, and at times prior thereto, two 120-volt electrical breaker panels had various items and materials in front of them blocking ready access to them for operating the breakers, exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock or burns.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure the working space around electrical panels are kept clear up to 36 inches or more to allow safe and ready access.