OSHA Inspection: CONTINENTAL MOTORS, INC.

Issued

May 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,188 · Current $2,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a) Phosphate Line: On or about January 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure both eye and face protection was required, used, and enforced which exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with corrosives.                                                         b) Alodine Line:  On or about January 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure both eye and face protection was required, used, and enforced which exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with corrosives.  c) Plating Line:  On or about January 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure both eye and face protection was required, used, and enforced which exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with corrosives.

Issued

May 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    a) Phosphate Line: On or about January 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure hand protection was required, used, and enforced which exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with corrosives.                                                        b) Alodine Line:  On or about January 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure hand protection was required, used, and enforced which exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with corrosives.  c) Plating Line:  On or about January 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure hand protection was required, used, and enforced which exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with corrosives..

Issued

May 2, 2014

Abate by

May 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.  Safety of equipment was not determined using the suitability for installation and use in conformity with the provisions of this subpart:     a) Building 15: On or about January 9, 2014, the employer allowed the use of electrical components (e.g. flex cords and multi-receptacle outlet boxes) which exposed employees to electrical hazards such as but not limited to electrical shock.    b) Building 16: On or about January 9, 2014, the employer allowed the use of electrical components (e.g. flex cords and multi-receptacle outlet boxes) which exposed employees to electrical hazards such as but not limited to electrical shock.

Issued

May 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,188 · Current $2,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  a) Phosphate Line: On or about January 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not properly assess and provide the necessary training on the required personal protective equipment (e.g. eye, face, and hand) which exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with corrosives.  b) Alodine Line: On or about January 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not properly assess and provide the necessary training on the required personal protective equipment (e.g. eye, face, and hand) which exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with corrosives.  c) Plating Line: On or about January 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not properly assess and provide the necessary training on the required personal protective equipment (e.g. eye, face, and hand) which exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with corrosives.