OSHA Inspection: TOYOTA INDUSTRIES COMPRESSOR PARTS AMERICAN, CO.

Issued

2015-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

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:    On or about March 12, 2015, employees were exposed to eye injuries when they used Toyocoat.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5000.00 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.    On or about March 12, 2015, employees were exposed to injuries while handling n-methylpyrrolidinon and nitric acid in that inadequate gloves were being used.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $6000.00 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 March 12, 2015, employees performing servicing and maintenance on equipment used to machine and transport compressor components such as, but not limited to, conveyors, pumps, motors, lathes, were exposed to struck-by and electrical hazards when there was no machine specific procedures for replacing motors and other equipment.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

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 March 12, 2015, employees performing servicing and maintenance on equipment used to machine and transport compressor components such as, but not limited to, conveyors, pumps, motors, lathes, were exposed to struck-by and electrical hazards when there was no lockout/tagout training for replacing motors and other equipment or for working in the path of the AGV's or for reaching over the guard on the center drill to clear jams.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  On or about March 12, 2015, employees were exposed to injury when the employees used materials such as, but not limited to, Toyocoat and n-methylpyrrolidinon.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    On or about March 12, 2015, employees use   a.     A plexiglas guard to prevent access to conveying equipment which was missing screws.  The missing screws permitted the guard to pivot out of the way to clear faults.  This was corrected while on site.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $2600.00 Reduced

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:  On or about March 12, 2015, employees were exposed to severe skin irritation and damage to the eyes when the employees used materials such as, but not limited to, Toyocoat, n-methylpyrrolidinone, machine oil, and cutting fluid/coolant.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.