OSHA Inspection: HIOSSEN, INC.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,250 Reduced

Hazardous substances 14602085

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:       a) Hiossen - Anodizing Workstation - On or about April 26, 2016, an employee was required to wear a half-face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation hazards of acid gas while mixing Phosphoric and Hydrofluoric acids to anodize titanium metal.  The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection as required.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 14302085

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a) Hiossen - Anodizing Workstation - On or about April 26, 2016, an employee was required to wear a half-face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation hazards of acid gas while mixing Phosphoric and Hydrofluoric acids for anodizing titanium metal.  The employer did not provide medical evaluations as required.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 14302085

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):    a) Hiossen - Anodizing Workstation - On or about April 26, 2016, an employee was required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators to protect them from inhalation hazards of acid gas while mixing Phosphoric and Hydrofluoric acids to anodized titanium metal.  The employer did not ensure that employees pass an appropriate qualitative fit test or quantitative fit test.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 14302085

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, and effective annual training to employees who were required to use respirators.   a) Hiossen - Anodizing Workstation - On or about April 26, 2016, an employee was required to wear a half-face elastomeric respirator to protect them from inhalation hazards of acid gas while mixing Phosphoric and Hydrofluoric acids for anodizing titanium metal.  The employer did not provide effective training on the required training elements of this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,800 Reduced

Hazardous substances 14302085

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) Hoissen Inc. - Anodizing Workstation -  An employee is mixing phosphoric and hydrochloric acids to anodize titanium parts.  These acids are very corrosive to the skin and eyes, and suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body within the work area for immediate emergency use were not available, on or about April 26, 2016.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Jul 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) Hiossen - Machining Dept - On or about April 26, 2016, employees were exposed to flying metal chips and other compressed air hazards during the use of air nozzles for cleaning.  The pressure was not reduced as required.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner:    a) Hiossen - On or about May 27, 2016, Machine Operators were exposed to temporary 208 Volt wiring that was run from a breaker panel across an isle way used to power the Axis Milling Machine.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

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) Hiossen - Machining Dept. - On or about May 27, 2016, employees were exposed to temporary flexible 208 Volt wiring that was run from a breaker panel across an isle way used to power the Axis Milling Machine.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Hazardous substances 15602085T103

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) Hiossen - On or about April 26, 2016, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Zestron VD, Titanium alloy, phosphoric acid and hydrochloric acid, and 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.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.      ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning;  2.  Safety Data Sheets;  3.  Employee information and training.      Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 143018602085T103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):  a) Hiossen - Anodizing Workstation - On or about April 26, 2016, employees stored anodizing acids, and the container was not labeled either directly or with a placard adjacent to the container to identify the chemical and hazards as required by (f)(6) of this section.   b) Hiossen - Smart Fit Dept. - On or about April 26, 2016, employees stored an alcohol based chemical (Zestron VD), and the container was not labeled either directly or with a placard adjacent to the container to identify the chemical and hazards as required by (f)(6) of this section.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2085T103

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) Hiossen - On or about April 26, 2016, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Zestron VD, Titanium alloy, phosphoric acid and hydrochloric acid and the employer did not provided effective information and training on hazards of such chemicals as required.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 15601660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  a) Hiossen Inc. - On or about April 26, 2016, employees use flammable chemicals, such as but not limited to, isopropyl and denatured alcohols.  Employees were provided fire extinguishers to use during the incipient stage of fire fighting, and the employer did not provide annual education to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.