OSHA Inspection: CALIFORNIA INNOVATIONS ROTOMOLDING USA, INC.

Issued

Aug 29, 2017

Abate by

Sep 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $6,845 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  a) Molding department - On or about April 21, 2017, Employees working in the platform #1 at approximately 6', setting up dies, filling dies, and removing parts from the spider with no fall protection equipment and/ or guardrails employees were exposed to falls up to 6' to the concrete floor below.   b) Molding department - On or about April 21, 2017, Employees working in the platform #2 at approximately 6', setting up dies, filling dies, and removing parts from the spider with no fall protection equipment and/ or guardrails employees were exposed to falls up to 6' to the concrete floor below.   c) Molding department - On or about April 21, 2017, Employees working in the platform #3 at approximately 6', setting up dies, filling dies, and removing parts from the spider with no fall protection equipment and/ or guardrails employees were exposed to falls up to 6' to the concrete floor below.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Aug 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,926 · Current $4,156 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(i): Each employee exposed to an unprotected side or edge of a stairway landing that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was not protected by a guardrail or stair rail system:  a) Molding department - On or about April 21, 2017, employees working on platform #3 going up and down the fixed stairway  to retrieve the powder were exposed to falling up to 6' to the concrete floor below in that the stairway platform was missing a midrail.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 29, 2017

Abate by

Sep 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,926 · Current $4,156 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6): In locations where flammable vapors may have been present, precautions were not taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition such as but not limited to open flames, lightning, smoking, cutting and welding, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat:  a) Foam department - On or about April 21, 2017, Heaters were placed inside tent #1 to maintained an 80 degree temperature of Polyol.  The heater was placed within three feet of Polyol, a class 4 flammable liquid.  b) Foam department - On or about April 21, 2017, Heaters were placed inside tent #2to maintained an 80 degree temperature of Polyol.  The heater was placed within three feet of Polyol, a class 4 flammable liquid.  c) Foam department - On or about April 21, 2017, Heaters were placed inside tent #3to maintained an 80 degree temperature of Polyol.  The heater was placed within three feet of Polyol, a class 4 flammable liquid.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 29, 2017

Abate by

Sep 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Foam department - On or about April 21, 2017, heaters were used inside tent #1 to maintain the temperature of Polyol, a class 4 flammable liquid.  The Pelonis heaters were designed for personal use and not designed for industrial purposes.  b) Foam department - On or about April 21, 2017, heaters were used inside tent #2 to maintain the temperature of Polyol, a class 4 flammable liquid.  The Pelonis heaters were designed for personal use and not designed for industrial purposes.  c) Foam department - On or about April 21, 2017, heaters were used inside tent #3 to maintain the temperature of Polyol, a class 4 flammable liquid.  The Pelonis heaters were designed for personal use and not designed for industrial purposes.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 29, 2017

Abate by

Sep 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,926 · Current $4,156 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  Through the facility - On or about April 21, 2017, employees using the Toyota sit-down type LP-gas forklift, model 7FGCU25, SN #73736 with an personnel platform to lift employees to perform maintenance tasks; exposing them to falls from distances up to 20' feet to the concrete below.  The platform was not approved by the manufacturer.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 29, 2017

Abate by

Sep 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $6,845 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. and effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used:  a) On or about April 21, 2017, employees used compress air to clean the residue of plastic particles from the holes of the metal latch that connects the lid and the bottom of the cooler.  The pressure measured in excess of 100 psi, exposing employees to embolism hazards and injuries resulting from being struck by flying particles while not wearing any personal protective equipment.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Aug 29, 2017

Abate by

Sep 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,926 · Current $4,156 Reduced

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)  On or about April 21, 2017, in the assembly department, at the cooler assembly section, extension cords were used as permanent wiring for energizing the 3M-Matic case sealing machine Model - 48X5BFCI-F2 and SN S20323FF0078.     b) On or about April 21, 2017, in the assembly department, at the box wrapping section, extension cords were used as permanent wiring for energizing the Lantech Stretch Wrapper model Q300XT, SN QX012051.  c) On or about April 21, 2017, in the assembly department, at the cooler assembly section, extension cords were used as permanent wiring for energizing the electric polisher.  d)  On or about April 21, 2017, in the foam gun department, at the temperature control panel, extension cords were used as permanent wiring. Employees use a control panel, to control the temperature of the foam gun hose. The extension cord was hard wired to the control panel and received power from the Tripp Lite Isobar 2 Outlet Surge Protector/Suppressor, Direct Plug-in (ISOBLOK2-0).  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 29, 2017

Abate by

Sep 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.  On or about April 21, 2017     a)  On or about April 21, 2017, in the Assembly Department, the Lantech Stretch Wrapper model Q300XT, SN QX012051, was receiving power from extension cords that were run through the ceiling.  b)  On or about April 21, 2017, in the Assembly Department, the Kolbalt machine was receiving power from extension cords that were run through the ceiling.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 29, 2017

Abate by

Sep 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,155 · Current $2,493 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Foam gun department - On or about April 21,2017, employees used a control panel, to control the temperature of the hose. An extension cord was hard wired to the control panel.  Strain relief was not provided where the cord was connected to the control panel; the insulated conductors were exposed.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 29, 2017

Abate by

Sep 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $777 · Current $466 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition:  On or about April 21, 2017, Employees using the Toyota sit-down type LP-gas forklift, model 7FGCU25, SN # 73736 to including but not limited to lift items and lift employees, while the name nameplates and markings on the forklifts were illegible condition, exposing employees to unknown operational limits and manufacturer warnings.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 29, 2017

Abate by

Sep 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a) Maintenance department- On or about April 21, 2017, employees who lifted and carried materials, molds, and other heavy equipment and supplies in the facility used a Toyota sit-down type LP-gas forklift, model 7FGCU25 SN # 73736.  The employer did not certify that employees who operate forklifts were trained and evaluated.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).