OSHA Inspection: SAMTEC MICROELECTRONICS

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,920 Reduced

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) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not provide the appropriate hand protection for use with Hysol, known to cause allergic reactions, burns, and severe irritation.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see Documentation of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from eye hazards of liquid chemicals where squeeze bottles of solvents, including acetone and isopropyl alcohol, were used without eye protection.    Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see Certification of Corrective Action worksheet).

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not complete a written PPE Hazard Assessment to identify appropriate protective equipment for chemical hazards in the workplace.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that guards were in place to prevent injury during operation of the Asymtek M-620 Dispensing System.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see Documentation of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that clear access was maintained around electric equipment where a knife switch was blocked by a supply cart.    Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).