OSHA Inspection: HAWAII INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION

Issued

Nov 3, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,141 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact.  Inside Unit 3: An employee working with wet Hanson Portland cement and CustomBlend Thin-Set Mortar, was not using protective gloves. Employee was exposed to caustic burns and/or skin irritation.

Issued

Nov 3, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,521 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:  Front of Unit 3: An employee engaged in tile setting activities used a Makita GA4030 angle grinder with a missing guard. Employee was exposed to struck-by and amputation hazards.

Issued

Nov 3, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,521 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  Front of Unit 3: An employee engaged in tile setting activities used a Makita GA4030 angle grinder with damaged outer insulation. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 3, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,521 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:  Front of Unit 3: A relocatable power tap designed and tested for household/computer use was used to supply power to a Makita GA4030 angle grinder in a damp location. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.