OSHA Inspection: UNIPRES SOUTHEAST U.S.A., INC.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Mar 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $13,394 · Current $13,394

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  a. Kaizen PM Maintenance - On or about September 27, 2022, an air hose, welding cables and other material were on the floor, exposing employees to a trip hazard.  b. Battery Charging and Storage Area - On or about September 27, 2022, oil was on the floor, exposing employees to a slip hazard.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Mar 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,162 · Current $11,162

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(d)(4): The employer did not ensure that the side rails of through or sidestep ladders extend at least 42 inches (1.1 m) above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder.  a. Blanking Press Pit - On or about September 27, 2022, the fixed ladder on the north side of the pit, at the end of the press table, did not have side rails that extended at least 42 inches above the landing, exposing employees to a 15 to 20 foot fall hazard onto concrete.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Mar 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,162 · Current $11,162

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed.  a. Plant - On or about September 28, 2022, periodic inspection of the lockout/tagout procedures were not conducted at least annually, exposing employees to caught in and struck by hazards in the robotic cells from pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical energy sources.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Mar 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $15,625

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:  a. Assembly Cell 21A - On or about September 2, 2022, the employer did not ensure the robotic spot welding cell was able to be adequately locked out to prevent a struck by hazard to employees.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Mar 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $6,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employee(s) with occupational exposure:Note:  Does not apply to employees who have previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series, for whom antibody testing has indicated immunity, or for whom the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons.    a. Plant - On or about September 27, 2022, the designated first aid responders had not been offered the hepatitis B vaccine.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.145(e)(2):The wording of signs was not easily read and concise.  a. Die Maintenance - On or about September 27, 2022, the hydraulic die spotter warning signs and labels were written in a foreign language and not understood by the employees.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  a. Scrap Scales - On or about September 27, 2022, the scrap scales were plugged into relocatable power taps that were daisy changed and plugged into an extension cord.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(1)(i):Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact.  a. Kaizen PM Maintenance, Behind Zhizouka Drill Press - On or about September 27, 2022, the screws were missing from a receptacle cover and the cover was partially opened.