OSHA Inspection: AIMS-CMI TECHNOLOGY, LLC

Issued

Dec 11, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,413 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.    The employer did not conduct an adequate hazard assessment in that the employer did not require employees to wear hand protection when exposed to coolant (skin irritation) while replacing coolant in machines and using acetone (skin irritation) to remove ink from metal parts.

Issued

Dec 11, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,413 · Current $0 Reduced

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.    The employer did not require the use of hand protection for employees handling chemicals such as, but not limited to, Castrol Hysol MB-50 coolant (skin irritation) and acetone (skin irritation).

Issued

Dec 11, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,413 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to, Castrol Hysol MB-50 coolant (eye irritation, skin irritation) and acetone (flammable).

Issued

Dec 11, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

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:  The employer did not train employees on the hazards of the chemicals such as, but not limited to, coolant (eye irritation, skin irritation) and acetone (flammable).

Issued

Dec 11, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  A written certification of hazard assessment had not been completed by the employer.

Issued

Dec 11, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(2)(ii): All employers shall, as necessary, update any alternative workplace labeling used under paragraph (f)(6) of this section, update the hazard communication program required by paragraph (h)(1), and provide any additional employee training in accordance with paragraph (h)(3) for newly identified physical or health hazards no later than June 1, 2016.  On November 30, 2018, the employer had not ensured all MSDS sheets provided to employees had been updated to SDS sheets.