OSHA Inspection: OMNI PRECISION, INC.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by a load coming off a hoist hook because of a faulty safety latch which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    This violation was observed on or about March 10, 2014 in the fabrication area of the facility where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when lifting material using an overhead hoist with a faulty safety latch on the hoisting hook.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  The employer does not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning is reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  This violation occurred on or about March 10, 2014, throughout the facility where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while blowing off equipment without reducing the air pressure to below 30 p.s.i.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 pressure of compressed air used for cleaning purposes is reduced below 30 p.s.i. and chip guarding is used.