OSHA Inspection: A & L EASTERN HYDRAULIC, INC.

Issued

Oct 16, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    JOBSITE:  The employer did not conduct a Workplace Hazard Assessment to determine the necessity and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees.

Issued

Oct 16, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    JOBSITE:  The employee, required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) was not trained in the Workplace Hazard Assessment pertaining to the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

Oct 16, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    JOBSITE:  The employer had not developed and implemented specific step by step energy control procedures for the authorized employee who was performing servicing and/or maintenance of machinery, such as (but not limited to) Influent valve.

Issued

Oct 16, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    JOBSITE:  The employee, performing repair of hydraulic pipes and valves was not provided with training and information for lockout/tagout.

Issued

Oct 16, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i): When outside servicing personnel were engaged in activities in a facility, the onsite employer and the outside employer did not inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures:    JOBSITE:  The employer had not exchanged and informed the onsite employer of their respective lockout or tagout procedures.

Issued

Oct 16, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    JOBSITE:  The employer had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication program where employees were required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) hydraulic fluids.

Issued

Oct 16, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    JOBSITE:  The employer did not provide information and training on Hazard Communication to employees who were required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) hydraulic fluids.