OSHA Inspection: ALPHA SWISS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

2023-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $2500.00 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) On or about December 13, 2022, Alpha Swiss Industries, Inc., did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Material safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system; and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as lubricating oils.  The employer did not have a written program, safety data sheets or training related to the use of chemicals in their workplace.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.23(d)

Issued

2023-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  a) On or about December 13, 2022, the employer did not certify that a hazard assessment was performed to address the chemical and physical hazards found in the workplace.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1904.19(d).

Issued

2023-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6):Certification. The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.  a) On or about December 13, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who were authorized to operate powered industrial vehicles were certified.  The employees had not been trained and evaluated as required.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1904.19(d).

Issued

2023-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1):Space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  a) On or about December 13, 2022, the employer did not maintain at least 36 inches of clears pace in front of electrical disconnect boxes up to 480V.  Access to working space and shutoff was obstructed by materials that were stored in front of boxes.