Inspection Type |
Referral
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2012-08-30
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Emphasis |
L: EISAOF
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Case Closed |
2012-11-30
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Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
527190 |
Health |
Yes |
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Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
598698 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100178 P01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-11-06 |
Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-26 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Variance |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition. As observed at the facility, on or about 8/30/2012, a propane powered Toyota forklift was operating while the single hold-down strap was not fastened. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-11-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-12-26 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2012-12-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: As determined on or about 8-30-2012, the employer had not implemented a respiratory protection program at the facility for the employees who are required to wear 3M half-face respirators. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-11-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-12-26 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2012-12-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following: As determined on or about 8-30-2012, the employer has not developed, implemented, or maintained a written hazard communication program for chemicals used in the workplace such as, but not limited to: Nazdar Black, product code VF111,Nazdar Thinner, product code VF190; TCI powder coat, product name Bonded Chrome TGIC; Chemetall Oakite, product name CF-Rinse; Chemetall Oakite, product name CrysCoat 747 LTS. |
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Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2012-09-06
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Emphasis |
N: SSTARG11
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Case Closed |
2013-01-15
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
653498 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-01 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-23 |
Current Penalty |
500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
Final Order |
2012-10-24 |
Nr Instances |
5 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to point of operation caught-by hazards: At Vutec Corporation, Coral Springs, FL. a. At the Liteguard area, Wire Department. An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a press brake (i.e. SLG type cover) without point of operation guarding and/or alternate measures which provide effective protection, on or about 9/6/2012. b. At the Liteguard area, Wire Department. An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a press brake (i.e. SLG type cover) without point of operation guarding and/or alternate measures which provide effective protection, on or about 9/6/2012. c. At the Liteguard area, Wire Department. An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a press brake (i.e. LGWR type cover) without point of operation guarding and/or alternate measures which provide effective protection, on or about 9/6/2012. d. At the Liteguard area, Wire Department. An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a press brake (i.e. LGUR type cover) without point of operation guarding and/or alternate measures which provide effective protection, on or about 9/6/2012. e. At the Wire Department. An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a press brake without point of operation guarding and/or alternate measures which provide effective protection, on or about 9/6/2012. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100212 B |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-01 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-09 |
Current Penalty |
1100.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
Final Order |
2012-10-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: a. At the metal fabrication shop, Vutec Corporation, Coral Springs, FL. An employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Vip Prolline, Model H09-003) that was not anchored to prevent walking or movement, on or about 9/6/2012. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100217 C01 I |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-01 |
Current Penalty |
1800.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
Final Order |
2012-10-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es): a. At the metal fabrication shop, Vutec Corporation, Coral Springs, FL. An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Benchmaster) which lacked a point of operation guard, on or about 9/6/2012. |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-01 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-09 |
Current Penalty |
1100.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
Final Order |
2012-10-24 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: At Vutec Corporation, Coral Springs, FL. a. At the flat screen department, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while using compressed air with a pressure of 90 psi for cleaning a wood frame, on or about 8/28/12. b. At the velvet station-flat screen department, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while using compressed air with a pressure of 70 psi for cleaning manufactured parts, on or about 8/28/12. |
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Citation ID |
01005 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 I |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-01 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-09 |
Current Penalty |
1300.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2012-10-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the following means: a. At the flat screen department, Vutec Corporation, Coral Springs, FL. An employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working in close proximity of exposed electrical live parts operating at 120 Volts, part of a thermo-sealing machine (i.e. Model T-100) that were not guarded, on or about 8/28/12. |
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Citation ID |
01006 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100304 G05 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-01 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-09 |
Current Penalty |
1300.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2012-10-24 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: At Vutec Corporation, Coral Springs, FL. a. At the flat screen department, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while working with a sewing machine (i.e. Mitsubishi, Model L42-420) that lacked a continuous path to ground, on or about 8/28/12. b. At the flat screen department, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while energizing equipment with a relocatable power tap that lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, on or about 8/28/12. c. At the spray booth area-flat screen department, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working using a fan that lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, on or about 8/28/12. |
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Citation ID |
01007 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-01 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-09 |
Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
Final Order |
2012-10-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a. At the spray booth area-flat screen department, Vutec Corporation, Coral Springs, FL. An employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while plugging/unplugging a fan to an electrical extension cord that lacked strain relief, on or about 8/28/12. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-01 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2012-10-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: a. At the flat screen department, At Vutec Corporation, Coral Springs, FL. An employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while energizing electrical equipment by connecting it to an electrical junction box which was not used in accordance with its listing and labeling requirements, as it was not mounted and secured in place, on or about 8/28/12. |
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