OSHA Inspection: STRAIN MEASUREMENT DEVICES, INC.

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

Hazardous substances 1900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): "Compressed gases." The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.  WORKSHOP:  The nitrogen gas cylinders in the following rooms were not secured:  A.    Production Room at the dispensing robot.    B.    Oven room.  ABATED DURING THE INSPECTION

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).   WORKSHOP:  The employer had not conducted the Workplace Hazard Assessment to determine necessitate and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees.

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE.   WORKSHOP:  The employer had not trained the employees required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on the Workplace Hazard Assessment for PPE.

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.  WORKSHOP:  The chuck of the of the Central Machinery mini lathe was unguarded.

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): Guarding horizontal shafting. All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform , excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, shall be protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely or by a trough enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting as location requires:  WORKSHOP: The shaft of the Central Machinery mini lathe was unguarded.  ABATED DURING THE INSPECTION

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(I): Projecting shaft ends. Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves:  WORKSHOP: The end and nut of the Baldor grinder/buffer were unguarded.  ABATED DURING THE INSPECTION

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Guarding. Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platforms, shall be guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:  WORKSHOP: The pulley of the Central Machinery mini lathe was unguarded.  ABATED DURING THE INSPECTION

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(I): Vertical and inclined belts. Vertical and inclined belts shall be enclosed by a guard confirming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this standard:  WORKSHOP: The inclined/vertical belt of the Central Machinery mini lathe was unguarded.  ABATED DURING THE INSPECTION

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Exposure adjustment. Safety guards of the types described in Subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, where the operator stands in front of the opening, shall be constructed so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. The maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section shall never be exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top shall never exceed one-fourth inch. (See Figures O-18, O-19, O-20, O-21, O-22, and O-23.)  WORKSHOP: The left abrasive wheel of the Baldor grinder/buffer was not equipped with a tongue guard.

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:  WORKSHOP:  The employer had not established and implemented a written hazard communication program, including the Globalized Harmonized System where employees were required to work with chemicals, such as (but not limited to) lead, lead free solder, flux, isopropyl alcohol, M Coat C.

Issued

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.  WORKSHOP:  The employees, required to work with chemicals, such as (but not limited to) lead free  solder, flux, isopropyl alcohol, and M Coat C were not provided with training and information in the hazard communication program, including the Globalized Harmonized System.