OSHA Inspection: GUYOUNG TECH USA, INC.

Issued

2016-02-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing, or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    a)  Cross Member line;  On or about October 7, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to the hazardous energies present at the robot welder (including electrical, pneumatic, and gas) in that the employer did not provide locks, tags, or other hardware for employees to use to lock out the machine so it could not be accidentally started when employees are required to enter the cage to access the robot and clean the welding tips.     b)  LFA line;  On or about October 7, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to the hazardous energies present at the robot welder (including electrical, pneumatic, and water) in that the employer did not provide locks, tags, or other hardware for employees to use to lock out the machine so it could not be accidentally started when employees are required to enter the cage to access the robot and change the welding tips.

Issued

2016-02-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:    a)  Cross Member line;  On or about October 7, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to provide training to authorized employees who enter a cage to clean the tips on the robot welders on the hazardous energy sources present (including electrical, pneumatic, and gas) and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.    b)  LFA line;  On or about October 7, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to provide training to authorized employees who enter a cage to change the tips on the robot welders on the hazardous energy sources present (including electrical, pneumatic, and water) and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.

Issued

2016-02-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    a)  Production floor;  On or about October 7, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to ensure forklift operators had undergone practical training prior to being permitted to operate forklifts which exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2016-02-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training in relevant topics was not provided to the operator when the operator was involved in an accident or near-miss incident:    a)  Projection Welding Line;  On or about October 7, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to provide refresher training forklift operators operating forklifts at the Projection Welding Line who were involved in (3) accidents and (1) near miss in the past 6 months.

Issued

2016-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $1000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and/or an accident report (OSHA Form 301 or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred.  a)  Guyoung Tech offices;  On or about October 7, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to enter a recordable injury that happened on June 23, 2015 resulting in days away from work on the OSHA 300 log within 7 days of being notified that the injury or illness had occurred.  b)  Guyoung Tech offices;  On or about October 7, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to enter a recordable injury that happened on July 3, 2015 resulting in days away from work on the OSHA 300 log within 7 days of being notified that the injury or illness had occurred.  c)  Guyoung Tech offices;  On or about October 7, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to enter a recordable injury that happened on August 26, 2015 resulting in days away from work on the OSHA 300 log within 7 days of being notified that the injury or illness had occurred.  d)  Guyoung Tech offices;  On or about October 7, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to enter a recordable injury that happened on August 27, 2015 resulting in days away from work on the OSHA 300 log within 7 days of being notified that the injury or illness had occurred.