OSHA Inspection: WEIDPLAS NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,987 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a) Molding Machine No. 605-207: On or about August 22, 2016 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure heat resistant clothing was used to protect the arms, legs, and torso while a process engineer and technician were conducting setup and repair activities which exposed employees to injuries associated with making contact with heated mold surfaces.  b) Molding Machine No. 605-207: On or about August 22, 2016 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure heat resistant clothing was used to protect the arms, legs, and torso while a process engineer and technician were conducting setup and repair activities which exposed employees to injuries associated with making contact with molten plastic.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a) Molding Machine No. 605-207: On or about August 22, 2016 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure a face shield was used to protect the face not protected by eyeglasses while a process engineer and technician were conducting setup and repair activities which exposed employees to injuries associated with making contact with heated mold surfaces.  b) Molding Machine No. 605-207: On or about August 22, 2016 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure a face shield was used to protect the face not protected by eyeglasses while a process engineer and technician were conducting setup and repair activities which exposed employees to injuries associated with making contact with molten plastic.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select or require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a) Molding Machine No. 605-207: On or about August 22, 2016 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure heat resistant gloves were used to protect the hands while a process engineer and technician were conducting setup and repair activities which exposed employees to injuries associated with making contact with heated mold surfaces.  b) Molding Machine No. 605-207: On or about August 22, 2016 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure heat resistant gloves were used to protect the hands while a process engineer and technician were conducting setup and repair activities which exposed employees to injuries associated with making contact with molten plastic.