OSHA Inspection: INTEGRATED AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

Issued

Sep 17, 2018

Abate by

Nov 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $5,543

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:  Note:  Applies where all employees are expected to fight fires.    On or about May 17, 2018, employees working in the production area of the facility were not trained on fire extinguisher use for incipient stage fires on an annual basis.    a)  Note the employer may exercise one of the following options:     1. Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75 to the nearest extinguisher for Class A fires and 50 to the nearest unit for Class B fires), and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR also apply.     2. Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employees to immediately evacuate upon the sound of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(d).     3. Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy shall include an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and 29 CFR 1910.39(a).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 related to the use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided, but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(e) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance, and testing of equipment).

Issued

Sep 17, 2018

Abate by

Oct 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $5,543

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2):  Frequent inspection. The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections. All deficiencies such as listed were not carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:      On or about May 17, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the company's overhead bridge(s) crane was inspected for defects on a daily basis for items including but not limited to; all functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment, deterioration or leakage of air or hydraulic systems and hooks. Employees performing crane operations are not protected from potential hazards created by accidental load disengagement.

Issued

Sep 17, 2018

Abate by

Oct 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(i): The load was not well secured and properly balanced in the sling or lifting device before it was lifted more than a few inches:     The load was not secured in the lifting device.

Issued

Sep 17, 2018

Abate by

Oct 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(6): Slings were not securely attached to their loads:     A chain sling was not securely attached to a load.

Issued

Sep 17, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s), fastenings and attachments were not inspected by a competent person each day, before being used, for damage or defects:       On or about May 17, 2018, the employer did not ensure that slings, fastenings and attachments were inspected by a competent person each day, before being used, for damage or defects.

Issued

Sep 17, 2018

Abate by

Oct 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel chain slings did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  On or about May 17, 2018, an alloy steel chain sling used by an employee(s) to suspend a load (steel plate weighting approx. 1500 lbs.) lacked permanently affixed identification.

Issued

Sep 17, 2018

Abate by

Nov 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,390 · Current $7,390

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:     The employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a written hazard communication program at the site. Chemicals used at the site include but are not limited; various IG gases, oils and lubricants, solvents and paint, acetylene, etc.

Issued

Sep 17, 2018

Abate by

Nov 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:     Employees were not trained on the hazardous chemicals utilized in the workplace. Chemicals used at the site include; but are not limited to, various IG gases, oils and lubricants, solvents and paint, acetylene, etc..

Issued

Sep 17, 2018

Abate by

Nov 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The employer did not train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format.     On or about May 17, 2018, the employer failed to provide training or information to employees working with hazardous chemicals on the details outline in the new hazard communication standard which encompasses the Global Harmonization System (GHS).

Issued

Sep 17, 2018

Abate by

Nov 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,848 · Current $1,848

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses:     On or about May 17, 2018, injury and illness forms or an equivalent form, were not maintained at the facility.

Issued

Sep 17, 2018

Abate by

Nov 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,240 · Current $9,240

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours:      On or about May 17, 2018, the employer did not report the hospitalization of an employee to OSHA.