OSHA Inspection: OEM SERVICES LLC

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from slip, trip, struck by object, and caught under hazards by keeping places of employment and passageways clean and orderly. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016, when surplus work supplies, materials, and waste items, including but not limited to, light fixtures, chemical containers, packing supplies, and cardboard were allowed to accumulate adjacent to work areas and along passageways throughout the second and third building production areas.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from slip hazards by maintaining the floor of the workroom in a dry condition. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016, when an unidentified brown oily liquid had pooled on the floor in front of the flammables cabinet in the third production building and was not cleaned.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and smoke hazards by ensuring that employees are able to open exit route doors from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016, when a door in the inventory storage room labeled as an exit was covered on the inside by a metal cage which was latched closed.  Abatement certification for this violation is not required.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(1): Exit routes must be kept free of explosive or highly flammable furnishings or other decorations.  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and smoke hazards by keeping exit routes free of explosive or highly flammable furnishings or other decorations. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016, when partial containers of flammable chemicals, including soldering flux were stored along designated exit routes from work areas.      (1) Five partially full, 5 gallon containers of flammable (class 3) soldering flux were stored on a wooden table immediately adjacent to an exit route between wave soldering machines and the designated exit in the third production building.      (2)  Fourteen partially full, 5 gallon containers of flammable (class 3) soldering flux were stored against a non-rated wooden wall along a designated exit route from the center production building and the designated exit in the third production building.      (3)  Two one gallon containers of Kyzen DF-12 containing volatile organic compounds were stored in front of the exit and within the designated exit route in the "storage room" in the third production building.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and smoke hazards by keeping exit routes free and unobstructed. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016, when partial containers of flammable chemicals, including soldering flux were stored along designated exit routes from work areas and materials had accumulated within an exit route.      (1) Five partially full, 5 gallon containers of flammable (class 3) soldering flux were stored on a wooden table immediately adjacent to an exit route between wave soldering machines and the designated exit in the third production building.      (2)  Fourteen partially full, 5 gallon containers of flammable (class 3) soldering flux were stored against a non-rated wooden wall along a designated exit route from the center production building and the designated exit in the third production building.      (3) Shelving, cardboard boxes, light fixtures and other miscellaneous items had accumulated in front of the stairs leading to the designated exit in the third production building.      (4) Two one gallon containers of Kyzen DF-12 containing volatile organic compounds were stored in front of the exit and within the designated exit route in the "storage room" in the third production building.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and smoke hazards by failing to indicate the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016 in the following instances:          (1) An illuminated exit sign was hung above a curtained section of wall in the third production area. There is not a door located behind the curtains.      (2) An illuminated exit sign was hung above a doorway connecting the second and third production areas. The doorway is not an exit. The sign does not indicate the direction to the exit. The door nearest this sign leads to a restroom.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards by not ensuring that in-plant storage of all compressed gases in cylinders is in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965:  (1) On or about March 8, 2015, a nitrogen cylinder was stored in the area between a metal storage cabinet, the Electrovert Aquastorm 200, and a Juki Selective Solder. The cylinder was unsecured in any way, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.          (2) On or about March 8, 2015, a nitrogen cylinder was stored behind the epoxy area. The cylinder was unsecured in any way, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(i): "Egress." Flammable liquids, including stock for sale, must not be stored so as to limit use of exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe egress of people.  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from fire hazard by storing flammable liquids so as to limit use of exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe egress of people. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016, when flammable liquids were stored in areas alongside egress routes.         (1) Five partially full, 5 gallon containers of flammable (class 3) soldering flux were stored on a wooden table immediately alongside an exit route between wave soldering machines and the designated exit in the third production building.      (2)  Fourteen partially full, 5 gallon containers of flammable (class 3) soldering flux were stored against a non-rated wooden wall alongside a designated exit route from the center production building and the designated exit in the third production building.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Containers when stored inside must not be located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people.  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and smoke hazards by storing partially full propane tanks inside near exits and areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016 in the following instances:      (1) A partially full propane tank was stored immediately adjacent to the designated exit route from the first production building and the designated exit in the office area of the first building.       (2) A partially full propane tank was stored in front of the exit and within the designated exit route in the "storage room" in the third production building.  Abatement certification for this violation is not required.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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):  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from toxic diisocyanate hazards by failing to assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016, when no hazard assessment had been conducted for operations involving the use of "Epic Resin" compounds, which contain hazardous substances including, but not limited to polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate and dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

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) The employer is failing to protect employees from electric shock and fire hazards by not using and installing electrical equipment in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016, a metal electrical junction box with prepunched knockouts was connected as an element of a flexible cord set and used to power equipment including, but not limited to a RaDoll descoring machine, and a Topward Electrical Instruments Power Supply Model TPS-2000. The junction box was not attached to a fixed location.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from electric shock and trip hazards by using the required working space about electrical equipment for storage. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016: In the third building, storage area, an electrical panel located to the right of the label exit was obstructed by an accumulation of material including metal carts and shelving holding miscellaneous items, cardboard boxes, and rolls of bubble wrap.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from electric shock, fire, and smoke hazards by failing to ensure that unused openings in boxes, cabinets, and fittings are effectively closed. This was most recently documented on March 8, 2016 in the following instances:      (1) In the third building, the electrical panel (labeled "11" "Lighting XFMR") located behind on the wall behind the epoxy area had an open knockout.       (2) In the second building, the receptacle box and switch box located above the sink each had an open knockout.        (3) In the second building, a switch labeled "Allen Bradley" located to the left of the doorway into the 3rd building had an open knockout.      (4) In the second building, a switch box located between the table holding a bench grinder and blue hose had an open knockout.      (5) In the second building, two switch boxes located  to the left of disassembled metal shelving each had an open knockout.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from electric shock and fire hazards by using flexible cords and/or cables as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016 in the following instances:      1) Flexible cords and/or cables were used to power equipment and machinery including but not limited to Speedline Reflow Ovens, a Quantum Cure Oven, and Juki Surface Mounts in the second building.      2) Flexible cords and/or cables, including relocatable power taps, were connected in sequence and used to power equipment and machinery including but not limited to a RaDoll descoring machine, and a Topward Electrical Instruments Power Supply Model TPS-2000.

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2): An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from toxic lead hazards by making an initial determination if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016 when the employer failed to demonstrate any determination of lead exposure levels for employees working with lead in the following areas of the facility:      (1) Wipes were taken at a hand soldering workstation in the first production building. Lead was present at 36.412 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.      (2) Wipes were taken at the "catch table" of the "Technical Devices" wave soldering machine in the third production building. Lead was present at 89.282 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.      (3) Wipes were taken on the floor next to the "Technical Devices" wave soldering machine and dross containers in the third production building. Lead was present at 3533.3 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from toxic lead hazards by maintaining all surfaces as free as practicable of accumulations of lead. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016 when accumulations of lead were identified in the following areas of the facility:       (1) Wipes were taken at a hand soldering workstation in the first production building. Lead was present at 36.412 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.      (2) Wipes were taken at the "catch table" of the "Technical Devices" wave soldering machine in the third production building. Lead was present at 89.282 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.      (3) Wipes were taken on the floor next to the "Technical Devices" wave soldering machine and dross containers in the third production building. Lead was present at 3533.3 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:  (a)The employer is failing to protect employees from toxic lead hazards by informing employees of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016 when the employer failed to demonstrate that employees exposed to the following areas of the facility had been provided informed of the content of Appendices A (Substance Data Sheet for Occupational Exposure to Lead) and B (Employee Standard Summary) of 29 CFR 1910.1025:       (1) Wipes were taken at a hand soldering workstation in the first production building. Lead was present at 36.412 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.      (2) Wipes were taken at the "catch table" of the "Technical Devices" wave soldering machine in the third production building. Lead was present at 89.282 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.      (3) Wipes were taken on the floor next to the "Technical Devices" wave soldering machine and dross containers in the third production building. Lead was present at 3533.3 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(ii): In classifying the hazards of lead at least the following hazards are to be addressed: Reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects.  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from toxic lead hazards by providing information classifying the hazards of lead, including reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016, when the employer failed to demonstrate that this information was included in Hazard Communication training of employees. Employees are exposed to lead in the following areas:          (1) Wipes were taken at a hand soldering workstation in the first production building. Lead was present at 36.412 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.      (2) Wipes were taken at the "catch table" of the "Technical Devices" wave soldering machine in the third production building. Lead was present at 89.282 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.      (3) Wipes were taken on the floor next to the "Technical Devices" wave soldering machine and dross containers in the third production building. Lead was present at 3533.3 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii): Employers must include lead in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200). Employers must ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of lead and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section.  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from toxic lead hazards by ensuring each employee is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCA and paragraph (l) of this section. This was most recently documented on or about March 8, 2016 when the employer failed to demonstrate that employees had received Hazard Communication training including lead. Employees were exposed to lead in the following areas:      (1) Wipes were taken at a hand soldering workstation in the first production building. Lead was present at 36.412 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.      (2) Wipes were taken at the "catch table" of the "Technical Devices" wave soldering machine in the third production building. Lead was present at 89.282 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.      (3) Wipes were taken on the floor next to the "Technical Devices" wave soldering machine and dross containers in the third production building. Lead was present at 3533.3 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19