OSHA Inspection: GULF FIBEROPTICS, INC.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1989.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a) Back of Building - An exit door had a flip deadbolt lock that was in the closed position, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:      a) Back of Building - An employee was exposed to chemical burns while mixing muriatic acid and water without any type of arm protection, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   a) Back of Building - An employee was exposed to chemical burns while mixing muriatic acid and water and no hazard assessment was completed, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:   a) Back of Building - An employee was exposed to chemical burns while mixing muriatic acid and water without wearing safety goggles under the face shield, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 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) Back of Building - An employee's eyes were exposed to chemical burns while mixing muriatic acid and water and an appropriate eyewash was not provided, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:      a) Back of Building - A Wilton 6 inch, 3450 rpm bench grinder was not provided with a side guard, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    a) Back of Building - A Wilton 6 inch, 3450 rpm bench grinder was not provided with a work rest, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   a) Back of Building - A Wilton 6 inch, 3450 rpm bench grinder was not provided with a tongue guard, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1989.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) Back of Building - A compressed air nozzle supplied 58 psi, on or about February 8, 2019.    b) Back of Building - A compressed air nozzle supplied over 60 psi, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 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) Facility-wide - No written program was developed, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:   a) Back of Building - The was a secondary bottle of hexane sitting on a bench that was missing the hazard warnings, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Back of Building - Employees were not trained on the hazards of the chemicals they used, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Throughout facility - There were electrical knockout boxes that was being incorrectly used as a pendant, on or about February 8, 2019.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(iii): Cable was not secured to the cabinet, cutout box, or meter socket enclosure:  a) Back of Building - The power cable for a fan was not secured to the plastic housing, on or about February 8, 2019.