OSHA Inspection: MIL FAB INC

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Apr 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $525 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 foot pedal mechanism(s) on
machinery were not protected or were inadequately protected to prevent
unintended operations from falling or moving objects or by accidental
stepping onto the pedals: (a)  MW Press Brake
(b)  Chicago Press Brake
(c)  Peck, Stow & Wilcox (Pexto) Shear
a)  MIL/FAB Inc. - the foot pedal (attached to
treadle bar) was not guarded on the MW Press Brake,
Machine No. 1148, Model 2008, February 11, 1992.
b)  MIL/FAB Inc. - the foot pedal (attached to treadle
bar) was not guarded on the Chicago Mechanical Press
Brake (SDN P8167), February 11, 1992.
c)  MIL/FAB Inc. - the 2 inch diameter by 12 foot
long tripping mechanism (round) for the Peck, Stow
& Wilcox (Pexto) Shear, Model 10 U/O A, SN 661621,
was not guarded, February 11, 1991.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, SOME FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE
ABATEMENT METHODS TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD ARE.....
1. Install a rigid guard over all points where
tripping can accidentally occur;
2.  Instruct and supervise employees the importance
of tripping mechanisms being/staying guarded.

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 7, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 5, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 12, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 7, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

May 15, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $525 Reduced

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 7, 1992

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $225 Reduced

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 7, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 7, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Apr 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $525 Reduced

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 17, 1992

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Apr 1, 1992

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 17, 1992

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Apr 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Apr 1, 1992

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Apr 1, 1992

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 5, 1992

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 7, 1992

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 7, 1992

Issued

Mar 2, 1992

Abate by

Mar 17, 1992