OSHA Inspection: YUYAMA USA, INC.

Issued

2014-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 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) Shipping/Receiving Area- The employer did not require the use of the appropriate eye and face protection, such as splash goggles and face shields, for employees that were potentially exposed to battery acid chemicals (corrosive) while performing tasks, such as adding water to the battery of the Komatsu electric forklift, Model Number FB 15SH-7.

Issued

2014-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii), such as:     1. A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace     2. Requirements for labeling of containers or hazardous chemicals     3. Instruction for maintaining safety data sheets available     4. Training of employees     5. Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks     6. Methods to inform other employer(s) of safety data sheet availability, the labeling system, and any precautionary measures to protect employees:    a) Facility wide- The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program to determine the hazards associated with the chemicals used in the workplace, such as AaronHealth 70% Rubbing Alcohol Isopropyl (containing isopropyl alcohol), Apothecary Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol 70% (containing isopropyl alcohol), ThreeBond Agent for Preventing Screw Loosening, Leaks and Rust (containing methyl alcohol, modified Vinyl acetate resin, and toluene), Liquid Wrench Multi-Purpose White Lithium Grease (containing naphthenic petroleum distillate, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide), and Goo Gone Pro-Power (containing petroleum distillates).

Issued

2014-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  a) Cassette Department- The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained, such as the spray bottle of 70% Rubbing Alcohol Isopropyl.

Issued

2014-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    a) Cassette Department- The employer did not ensure that appropriate hazard warnings labels, or alternatively, words, pictures, symbols, or a combination thereof, were affixed to containers of hazardous chemicals, such as the spray bottle of 70% Rubbing Alcohol Isopropyl.

Issued

2014-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program, including an explanation of the label system and the safety data sheets, as well as how the employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    a) Facility wide- The employer did not provide training to employees that included an explanation of the labeling system elements and the safety data sheet (SDS) format as required by the updated hazard communication standard for chemicals, such as AaronHealth 70% Rubbing Alcohol Isopropyl (containing isopropyl alcohol), Apothecary Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol 70% (containing isopropyl alcohol), ThreeBond Agent for Preventing Screw Loosening, Leaks and Rust (containing methyl alcohol, modified Vinyl acetate resin, and toluene), Liquid Wrench Multi-Purpose White Lithium Grease (containing naphthenic petroleum distillate, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide), and Goo Gone Pro-Power (containing petroleum distillates).