OSHA Inspection: AUTOMATED MACHINE

Issued

Feb 20, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  a) On February 3, 2014, employees were not being trained every three years on Forklift operations. The forklifts are used throughout the 8 hour shift for the facility.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   (a) On February 3, 2014, the employees utilized a fork lift without inspecting it daily to be put into service.The Forklifts are used throughout the shop floor to move pallets of metal brake drums.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not being inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  a) On February 3, 2014 employees were not required to perform crane inspections on a daily basis.  ABTEMENT CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:  (a) On February 3, 2014, the employer was not performing a complete periodic inspection of the cranes found at the facility.  The facility has several cranes located at each of the pieces of machining equipment to move brake drums from pallet to inside the machine.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 20, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $340 · Current $238 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent:  a) On or about February 3, 2014, the employer forms used for recording injuries and illnesses were not an equivalent form for the calendar year 2013.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Feb 20, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a) Employer had not certified the Hazard Assessment as per 1910.132(d)(2).  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Feb 20, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program including the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a)    On February 3, 2014, the employer failed to maintain, implement, and develop a written hazard communication program.  Employee was exposed to eye, skin contact, and respiratory tract chemical hazards with chemicals used in the facility. Example of chemical used include: lubricants, and paints.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Feb 20, 2014

Abate by

Apr 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:   a)      On February 3, 2014 employees were exposed to chemicals in containers not appropriately labeled. Portable containers must be labeled or the contents of the container must be fully used/emptied by the employee who performed the transfer; containers noted around the paint booths and next to the Oosan Machine on the shop floor.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.