OSHA Inspection: UNITECH COMPOSITES, INC.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Dec 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $5,967 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    a) Trim and Drill Building:  On or about January 17, 2019 and at times prior thereto; employees were exposed to airborne respiratory hazards such as but not limited to styrene, organic vapors, MEK, MEK-P, resins, epoxies, carbon fibers and other airborne particulates generated during mold casting, sanding, finishing, trimming and drilling for composite manufacturing processes.      Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Dec 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function      a) Trim and Drill Building: On or about January 17, 2019 and at times prior thereto; technicians wore half-face respirators with acid vapor/particulate canisters to protect against organic vapors (MEK, Acetone and Toluene) and particulates from the trimming/drilling process, but wore beards and facial hair.       Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Dec 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6)(i): The employer did not obtain from the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator.      a) Trim and Drill Building:  On or about January 17, 2019 and at times prior thereto; employees were exposed to airborne respiratory hazards such as but not limited to styrene, organic vapors, MEK, MEK-P, resins, epoxies, carbon fibers and other airborne particulates generated during mold casting, sanding, finishing, trimming and drilling for composite manufacturing processes.    Note* Abatement certification AND documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Dec 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):    a) Trim and Drill Building:  On or about January 17, 2019 and at times prior thereto; employees were exposed to airborne respiratory hazards such as but not limited to styrene, organic vapors, MEK, MEK-P, resins, epoxies, carbon fibers and other airborne particulates generated during mold casting, sanding, finishing, trimming and drilling for composite manufacturing processes.      Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Sep 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,347 · Current $2,173 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:    Trim and Drill Building: On or about January 17, 2019 and a times prior thereto; technicians utilized resins, epoxies, solvents, MEK-P, and glues as part of Resident Manufacturing Plan specifications. Employees have to exit Trim and Drill and enter the main building which has the closest fixed eyewash.     Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Dec 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $4,347

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i): The employee training did not include the methods and observations used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area:      a) Trim and Drill Building:  On or about January 17, 2019 and at times prior thereto; technicians were exposed to the hazards of styrene, organic vapors, MEK, MEK-P, resins, epoxies, carbon fibers and other airborne particulates generated during mold casting, sanding, finishing, trimming and drilling for composite manufacturing processes.      *Note Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Dec 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:    a)a) Trim and Drill Building:  On or about January 17, 2019 and at times prior thereto; housekeeping and work practices were insufficient for technicians, supervisors and leads exposed to the hazards of styrene, organic vapors, MEK, MEK-P, resins, epoxies, carbon fibers and other airborne particulates generated during mold casting, sanding, finishing, trimming and drilling for composite manufacturing processes.