OSHA Inspection: WERZALIT OF AMERICA, INC.

Issued

2014-09-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1575.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:   A.)  Werzalit of American, Inc. - On or about 6/3/14, the floor by the men's restroom had a large puddle of water on it.  The water was caused by a leaking roof.

Issued

2014-09-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of CNC VAC machine:     A.)   Werzalit of America, Inc. - On or about, 6/3/14, the CNC VAC machine did not have guarding around the router or drill bit.    The area was open with no guarding around the machinery to keep employees out of the point of operation.

Issued

2014-09-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:   A.)  Werzalit of America, Inc. - On or about, 6/3/14, the men's restroom was not kept in a clean and sanitary condition in that, the toilet needed scrubbed, there was black residue in the sink, and black residue on the floor.

Issued

2014-09-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a round-the-clock basis were not examined for defects after each shift:   A.)  Werzalit of America, Inc. - On or about 6/3/14, operators were not conducting pre and/or post shift inspections of the forklifts.  Personnel operated forklifts that included, but were not limited to, Komatsu (serial #1004921).

Issued

2014-09-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   A.)  Werzalit of America Inc. - On or about 6/3/14, employees did not receive training on the new labeling elements and safety data sheet format by the December 1, 2013 deadline noted in the 29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(1) of the Hazard Communication - 2012 Standard.  Employees work with or around chemicals that included but were not limited to, greases, oils and wood dust.