OSHA Inspection: SK MICROWORKS AMERICA, INC.

Issued

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11524.00 · Current $6914.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.141(a)(3)(iii): Floor(s), working place(s), and passageway(s) were not kept free from protruding nails, splinters, loose boards, and unnecessary holes and openings to facilitate cleaning:  a) Packaging Line 3  - On or about October 18, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to impalement and cutting hazards in that employer failed to ensure that nails were not protruding out of the wall adjacent to Packaging Line 3 while employees (Warehouse Packers) worked in close proximity to the protruding nails.

Issued

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $9679.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a) Packaging Line 1- On or about October 18, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that, the employer failed to ensure that conveyor's sprocket and chain were enclosed while employees were performing packing operations and working with conveyors.