OSHA Inspection: HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AMERICAS, INC.

Issued

Feb 23, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,975 · Current $5,975

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:  On 8/24/16, in Building 3 of the Monroe, Georgia facility, employees were exposed to slick floors where metal cutting fluids are used routinely in machines.

Issued

Feb 23, 2017

Abate by

Aug 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $9,959

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy.    On 9/6/16, at the Athens facility, the Lockout/Tagout procedures implemented at the facility were not in a language all Authorized employees could understand. i.e. Japanese employees who were deemed Lockout Authorized employees did not speak or read English Lockout procedures provided in English only.

Issued

Feb 23, 2017

Abate by

Oct 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $9,959

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed.    On 9/6/16, at the Monroe job site, the employer did not ensure a periodic inspection was performed to the LOTO program, on an at least annual basis, that included a review of documented lockout procedures and Authorized employees.