OSHA Inspection: DAE HA AMERICA CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 19, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:   (a) Maintenance shop - Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, as the JET electric drill press, S/N 11041040, was not anchored to the floor to prevent walking while in operation.

Issued

Sep 19, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(l)(2): Boring bits where not provided with guards that would enclose all portions of the bit and chuck above the material being worked.   (a) Maintenance shop - The employer did not provide a bit or chuck guard for a JET electric drill press, S/N 1141040. Employees were exposed to lacerations and fractures from the rotating parts.

Issued

Sep 19, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):  Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.   (a) Compressor Room: Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from oxygen cylinders and acetylene gas cylinders that were  not properly separated or protected by a fire resistant barrier.

Issued

Sep 19, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a) Talc Room: Employees who were voluntarily using N-95 type respirators for particulate matter, were not provided with information on respiratory protection contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134.

Issued

Sep 19, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Throughout Plant: Employees who handle chemicals such as but not limited to: polymers, solvents, cleaners, and lubricants, had not been provided training on the new label elements and new SDS formats.