OSHA Inspection: HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF AMERICA

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $2100.00 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:  On or about September 16, 2014, the employer failed to develop lockout/tagout specific procedures for all of their pieces of equipment including but not limited to the anti-reflective coating machine and its vacuum pumps.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On or about September 16, 2014, the employer failed to conduct at least annual inspections of their lockout/tagout procedures including but not limited to the procedure for the polishers.    Note:  1910.147(c)(6)(ii) states that the employer shall certify that the periodic inspections have been performed.  The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about September 16, 2014, the employer failed to provide training to employees on their lockout/tagout program.    Note:  1910.147(c)(7)(iv) states that the employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date.  The certification shall contain each employee's name and dates of training.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:  On and before September 16, 2014, the employer failed to establish a written Exposure Control Program for employees who are first aid responders and who provide cleaning services.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure:  On and before September 16, 2014, the employer failed to make available the hepatitis B vaccination series to employees who are first aid responders and who provide cleaning services.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B): The employer did not ensure that the training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at least annually:  On and before September 16, 2014, the employer failed to train employees who are first aid responders and who provide cleaning services annually.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced:   On or about September 16, 2014, the employer failed to provide hazard communication program training at the facility, for employees who work with chemicals including but not limited to acetone, methanol, coolants, non-leaded alloy and sodium hydroxide.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  On or about September 16, 2014, the employer failed to provide a medical evaluation for employees required to wear dust masks while performing abrasive blasting with aluminum oxide blasting media in the glove box.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  On or about September 16, 2014, the employer failed to perform fit testing for employees required to wear dust masks while performing abrasive blasting with aluminum oxide blasting media in the glove box.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:(a)   On or about September 16, 2014, the employer failed to provide a training program for employees required to wear dust masks while performing abrasive blasting with aluminum oxide blasting media in the glove box.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  On or about September 16, 2014, portable fire extinguishers were available for employees to use, but initial and annual training were not provided.  Note the employer may exercise one of the following options:  1. Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75 to the nearest extinguisher for Class A fires and 50 to the nearest unit for Class B fires), and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR also apply.  2. Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employees to immediately evacuate upon the sound of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(d).  3. Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy shall include an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and 29 CFR 1910.39(a).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 related to the use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided, but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(e) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance, and testing of equipment).

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  On or about September 16, 2014 the employer failed to provide certification for employees who drive forklifts.