OSHA Inspection: MULTI SWATCH CORPORATION

Issued

Mar 10, 2023

Abate by

Mar 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $10,938

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) On or about November 7, 2022, in the production area, employees were required to use hot glue (swifttherm 8406) from the Dynamini Adhesive Supply Unit (serial no. 310253-B) to assemble cardboard display boxes. The employer did not ensure that the employees used protective safety glasses, googles, or faceshields.  Employees were thereby exposed to potential eye injuries from hot glue.

Issued

Mar 10, 2023

Abate by

Mar 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $10,938

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, such as damaged electrical insulation:   a) On or about November 7, 2022, the production area, an employee using the Dynamini Adhesive Supply Unit (serial no. 310253-B) to heat glue pucks to assemble display boxes had damaged electrical insulation.   Thereby exposing an employee to potential electric shock from using the Dynamini Adhesive Supply Unit (serial no. 310253-B) with damaged electrical insulation.

Issued

Mar 10, 2023

Abate by

Mar 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $10,938

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) On or about November 7, 2022, the production area, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, an extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring and was run across the floor to provide power to the Dynamini Adhesive Supply Unit (serial no. 310253-B) used for gluing cardboard displays.

Issued

Mar 10, 2023

Abate by

Mar 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $877 · Current $877

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  a) On or about November 7, 2022, the employer did not complete a written certification of the personal protective equipment assessment.