OSHA Inspection: TECHNIQUE MANUFACTURING INC

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Abate by

Jan 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $771 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(f)(6)(ii):Containers were not stored in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.  In the Production Floor, employees engaged in cabinet making activities were exposed to fire, struck-by or other hazards in that the employer stored one portable LP gas cylinders, they were not in an enclosure and not protected against tampering.

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Abate by

Jan 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $771 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6):The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  Employees engaged in material handling activities operating a Komatsu 25 were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not certify that the forklift operators had been properly trained and evaluated prior to operating forklifts.

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Abate by

Jan 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $1,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  In the Production Floor, employees engaged in cabinet making activities, were exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards in that the point of operation was not guarded in the following instances:   1) Craftsman 150 Drill Press  2) Grizzly Heavy Duty Drill Press

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Abate by

Jan 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,626 · Current $925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(b):Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  In the Production Floor, employees engaged in cabinet making activities, were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the drill presses was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving in the following instances:   1) Craftsman 150 Drill Press  2) Grizzly Heavy Duty Drill Press

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,626 · Current $925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1):Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  In the Production Floor, employees operating the Craftsman Drill Press were exposed to amputation hazards in that the pulley on top of the machine was not guarded.

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i):Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  In the Production Floor, employees operating the Craftsman Drill Press were exposed to amputation hazards in that the belt on top of the machine was not guarded.

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Abate by

Jan 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $463 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical  On the Production Floor, employees engaged in cabinet making activities were exposed to chemical hazards in that the RED0047 (Lacquer Thinner) container was not properly labeled with the appropriate hazard warnings, exposing employees to skin irritation, serious eye irritation, and damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $463 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use;  At the Production Floor, employees engaged in cabinet making activities were exposed to skin irritation and serious eye irritation in that the employer did not maintain the required safety data sheet for RED0047 (Lacquer Thinner) used at the workplace.

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Abate by

Jan 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,626 · Current $925 Reduced

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:  At the Production Floor, employees engaged in cabinet making activities were exposed to skin irritation and serious eye irritation in that the employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on the RED0047 (Lacquer Thinner) used at the workplace.

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Abate by

Jan 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $771 · Current $154 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(b)(4)(iii): A company executive did not certify the OSHA 300A Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.  The 2018 and 2019 OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses wasn't signed by executive of the company.