| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2023-10-12
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| Case Closed |
2024-02-12
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
2089063 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-20 |
| Current Penalty |
1607.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
2679.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): Spraying area(s) were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues: a. On or about October 12, 2023, at the Molding area, the employer permitted to spray Mann Release 200, apply Smooth-on Crystal Clear, and Smooth Cast Onyx Fast, without the required ventilation, exposing employees to respiratory and other health hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-18 |
| Current Penalty |
225.6 |
| Initial Penalty |
376.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical a. On or about October 12, 2023, at the Silicon mold area/Storage; containers were observed without all of the information required on the labeling of the containers such as product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, exposing employees to chemical hazards. |
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2023-10-04
|
| Emphasis |
N: FALL, N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2024-03-10
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2085902 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-08 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) On or about October 4, 2023, at the machine shop, the employer exposed employees to amputation/laceration hazards, in that guards were not installed on the CNC Shapeoko/Makita milling machines (carbide3d1.8deg/step 2.0A(U) step2006). b) On or about October 4, 2023, at the machine shop, the employer exposed employees to amputation/laceration and injuries hazards, in that guards were not installed on the Swivel Metal Cutting Band Saws (Ser. No: 13793). |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections: a) On or about October 4, 2023, the employer exposed employees to amputation and laceration hazards, in that guards were not installed on the bench grinder machines (8'' Bench Grinder, Item 39798, Motor: 3/4 HP, 3,450 RPM, 115 V-, 60 Hz, single phase). |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) On or about October 4, 2023, the employer exposed employees to slips, trips, and fall hazards, in that flying chips and sparks HDPE High-Density plastic was on the floor, tables, and tools. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice. a) On or about October 4, 2023, between molding and storage room areas, the employer exposed employees to trip hazards, in that electrical conduit and electrical box installed on the floor protrudes approximately 2" inches, creating a tripping hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-08 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s). a) On or about October 4, 2023, the employer exposed employees to health hazards when did not provide or had accessible Safety Data Sheets for the use of 4900-454G metal and others while soldering process in their working area. b) On or about October 4, 2023, the employer exposed employees to health hazards when did not provide or had accessible Safety Data Sheets for the use of High-Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) while drilling, cutting, sanding, milling process in the Machine Shop. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-08 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a) On or about October 4, 2023, the employer exposed employees to health hazards, in that HAZCOM training was not provided for employees using various chemicals to include, but not limited to, Ease Release 200 (release agent sprays), Smooth-Cast Onyx (blank liquid plastic), EpoxAcast 650 (epoxy casting system), Mold Max 10 and 30 (silicone rubber compounding) and Smooth-cast (white semi-rigid urethane resin) while mixing and molding process in their working area. |
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