OSHA Inspection: TEAM SOLUTIONS

Issued

2015-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $4000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall 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 August 19, 2015, at the Chicago Ford Assembly Plant, employees required to perform cleaning and maintenance operations at the Paint Department were exposed to the hazard of eye and face contact with hazardous liquid chemicals including cleaning solvents and corrosives.  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye and face protection such as chemical splash goggles and/or face shield to protect against injury.

Issued

2015-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): Selection. Employers shall base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:  On or about August 19, 2015, at the Chicago Ford Assembly Plant, employees required to perform cleaning and maintenance operations in the Paint Department were provided and required to wear green nitrile (15 mil) gloves when performing cleaning operations with hazardous chemicals including solvents and corrosives.  The employer did not base the selection of the green nitrile gloves on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the glove relative to the task(s) performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified.  Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with chemical contact.

Issued

2015-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  On or about August 19, 2015, at the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant, employees were provided and applied locks to energy control devices when required to clean at or around machines and equipment, including, but not limited to, paint booth robotics.  Each authorized employee did not receive the required training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for isolation and control.