OSHA Inspection: ELLENBY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    a) Production area: The employer did not develop and implement a lockout tagout program consisting of energy control procedures, training and periodic inspections for machines that are serviced and maintained by employees, such as, but not limited to the Panasonic Panasert MvII chip shooting machine, on or about 9/16/15.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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, caught in between, flying chips and sparks:    a) Screen printing machine production area: An interlock on the hood of the MPM Corporation Ultraprint 2000 Series screen printer model 2030 serial number 2047 was inoperable allowing the hood to be open during machine operation exposing employees to caught in hazards, on or about 9/16/15.    b) MV II chip shooting machine production area: A sliding feeder tray on a Panasonic Panasert MvII chip shooting machine was not guarded exposing employees to a struck-by hazards, on or about 9/16/15.    c) MV II chip shooting machine production area: A guard was not in place on the front of the machine where the operator passed and stood during setup exposing the operator to caught in and crushing hazards, on or about 9/16/15.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) My 19 chip shooter: A 4x4 receptacle that was meant to be mounted to a surface was used as a hanging pendant and powered a light, on or about 9/16/15.    b) MV machine: A 4x4 receptacle that was meant to be mounted to a surface was used as a hanging pendant and powered a portable power strip that powered a radio, fan and soldering machine, on or about 9/16/15.    c) Hand assembly area: A metal power strip attached to a desk was used to power a portable power strip, soldering machine and a light, on or about 9/16/15.    d) Test area near shipping and receiving: A power strip attached to the desk powered a soldering machine and a portable power strip that also powered the overhead light, on or about 9/16/15.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) Supply area: A power strip was used to charge five battery chargers, on or about 9/16/15.    b) Safe testing station: An extension cord was used to power computers used to test smart safes, on or about 9/16/15.    c) MV machine: An extension cord was used to power a portable power strip that powered a radio, sottering machine and a fan.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:    a) Smart safe testing area: An extension cord used to power computers used to test smart safes was zip tied to a conduit pipe on the wall and metal frames in the ceiling, on or about 9/16/15.    b) MV Machine: An extension cord used to power a power strip that powered a fan, sottering machine and a radio was zip tied to metal conduit and attached to the side of the MV machine using plastic tabs, on or about 9/16/15.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) Testing station near shipping and receiving: A plug powering an overhead light had a torn strain relief, on or about 9/16/15.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 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:    a) Production area: The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for chemicals used by employees, such as, but not limited to, isopropyl alcohol, Humiseal, Kester sotter paste, Microcare Alcohol Enhanced Flux Removal Presaturated Wipes, ZEP Commerical Heavy Duty Floor Stripper (a corrosive chemical), Goof Off, Behr Premium Concrete, Brick and Tile Low Lustre Sealer, paint, PB Blaster, spray paint and caulk, on or about 9/16/15.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical that was used:   a) Production area: The employer did not maintain safety data sheets (SDS) for all chemicals used by employees, such as, but not limited to, isopropyl alcohol, Humiseal, Kester sotter paste, Microcare Alcohol Enhanced Flux Removal Presaturated Wipes, ZEP Commerical Heavy Duty Floor Stripper (a corrosive chemical), Goof Off, Behr Premium Concrete, Brick and Tile Low Lustre Sealer, paint, PB Blaster, spray paint and caulk, on or about 9/16/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Jan 15, 2016

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:      a) Production area: The employer did not provide information and training to employees on the chemicals used, such as, but not limited to, isopropyl alcohol, Humiseal, Kester sotter paste, Microcare Alcohol Enhanced Flux Removal Presaturated Wipes, ZEP Commerical Heavy Duty Floor Stripper (a corrosive chemical), Goof Off, Behr Premium Concrete, Brick and Tile Low Lustre Sealer, paint, PB Blaster, spray paint and caulk, on or about 9/16/15.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 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:    a) Production area: An eyewash capable of providing 15 minutes of continuous flushing was not provided where employees used ZEP Commercial Heavy Duty Floor Stripper, a corrosive, on or about 9/16/15.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:  a) Production area parts preparation: Ceiling tiles were stained with a black mold like substance, on or about 9/16/15.  b) Production area near shipping and receiving entrance: Ceiling tiles were stained with a black mold like substance, on or about 9/16/15.  c) Production area above Part Manager's cube: Ceiling tiles were stained with a black mold like substance, on or about 9/16/15.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  a) Production area: The employer did not certify that employees operating the Crown electric power jack model WP3035-45 serial number 7A265543 had been trained and evaluated, on or about 9/16/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier, signal word, hazard statement(s), pictogram(s), precautionary statement(s) and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party:  a) Production area: The employer did not ensure that containers of isopropyl alcohol and Kester sotter paste used daily by employees was labeled as required by the standard, on or about 9/16/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.