OSHA Inspection: PLASTRONICS INTERCONNECTIONS, INC.

Issued

Dec 3, 2018

Abate by

Dec 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $3,234 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees who were exposed to crushed-by hazards:      (a) In the Production Area, employees were using an electrical overhead hoist with a hook that has an inoperative self-closing latch.

Issued

Dec 3, 2018

Abate by

Dec 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,587 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):    (a)  In the Production Area, employees were using an electrical overhead hoist with a hook that has an inoperative self-closing latch.

Issued

Dec 3, 2018

Abate by

Dec 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  (a) Chemical Mixing and Storage Area, the employer did not select adequate hand protection for employees performing chemical mixing and transfer operations with the Chem Aqua MB-215 and Chemsearch 800BD.

Issued

Dec 3, 2018

Abate by

Dec 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) 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) Chemical Storage and Mixing Area, employees during chemical mixing and transfer operations were not required to utilize adequate hand protection when working with the chemical solutions Chem-aqua MB-215 and Chemsearch 8000BD.

Issued

Dec 3, 2018

Abate by

Dec 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,587 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:     (a) Chemical Mixing and Storage Area , employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials such as Chem Aqua MB-215, Chem Search 8000BD,  and suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.

Issued

Dec 3, 2018

Abate by

Dec 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $3,234 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A): All 125-volt, single-phase, 15, 20 and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel did not have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.    (a) Chemical Mixing and Storage Area, an outlet receptacle was connected to a surge protector that provided electrical power to the chemical mixing equipment pump and associated equipment. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

Dec 3, 2018

Abate by

Dec 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(vi): A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it was not to be attended while in use (for example, sprinkler system controllers, landscape lighting, and holiday lights) did not have an enclosure that was weatherproof with the attachment plug cap inserted or removed:  (a) Chemical Mixing and Storage Area, an outlet receptacle was connected to a surge protector that provided electrical power to the chemical mixing equipment pump and associated equipment. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

Dec 3, 2018

Abate by

Dec 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $3,234 Reduced

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:    (a) The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals including Chem Aqua MB-215, Chemsearch 8000BD, CUTZOL WS-10 chlorinated cleaning solution, Propane, and Acetone.