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OSHA Inspection: CRAFTSMAN CUSTOM METAL FABRICATORS, INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of CRAFTSMAN CUSTOM METAL FABRICATORS, INC. in 3838 N. RIVER RD., SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 305923005.

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Site address
3838 N. RIVER RD.
City
SCHILLER PARK
State
IL
ZIP
60176
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
N
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
000000
SIC code (legacy)
3444
Employees
150
Ownership type
A

10 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 03 4 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Nov 27, 2002
Abate by
Dec 24, 2002
Penalty
Initial $1,375 · Current $700 Reduced
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 employees
were exposed to the hazards of amputation and fracture:
(a) Press Brake Area- On the Amada RG-50, Serial Number 509617, hydraulic
power press
brake the means of fixing the selection of modes between "off," "inch,"
and "single stroke"
were not being supervised by the employer.
(b) Press Brake Area- On the Accupress #29, Serial Number 2989, hydraulic
power press brake
the means of fixing the selection of modes between "off", "inch", and
"single stroke" were not
being supervised by the employer.
(c) Press Brake Area- On the Amada RG-50, Serial Number 509915, hydraulic
power press
brake the means of fixing the selection of modes between "off", "inch",
and
"single stroke"
were not being supervised by the employer.
(d) Press Brake Area- On the Amada RG-50, Serial Number 504790, hydraulic
power press
brake the means of fixing the selection of modes between "off", "inch",
and "single stroke"
were not being supervised by the employer.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to include,
but not be limited to the following:
(1) Conform to the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) B11.3-
2002, sections 6.11.1
and 6.11.3.4
Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the
requirements of
29 CFR 1903.19(d)
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $700.00
  • — Z (S) $1375.00

1910.217 B07 III

Serious Gravity 03 4 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Nov 27, 2002
Abate by
Dec 24, 2002
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S)
  • — Z (S)

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Nov 27, 2002
Abate by
Dec 24, 2002
Penalty
Initial $1,100 · Current $600 Reduced
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 employees
were exposed to the hazard of lacerations:
(a) Tool Room- The Doall Welder vertical band saw, Serial Number 5112337,
was not equipped
with a magnetic restart or similar device as prescribed by the American
National Standards for
Metal Cutting Saws, ANSI B11.10-1990, section 5.2.3.4, that in the event
of an interruption in
the electrical supply, would prevent the saw from restarting automatically
when power is
restored.
Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the
requirements of
29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $600.00
  • — Z (S) $1100.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Nov 27, 2002
Abate by
Dec 24, 2002
Penalty
Initial $1,375 · Current $700 Reduced
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 employees
were exposed to the hazards of amputations and fractures:
(a) Press Brake Area - The Cincinnati Shaper Power Press Brake, Serial
Number 24512, had
foot pedals used by employees while bending metal. The foot pedal was not
adequately covered
to prevent unintended activation. Employees were exposed to amputation
hazards from the point
of operation.
Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to include,
but not be limited to the following:
(1) Conform the American National Standard Institute B11.3-2002, section
6.11.3.1
Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the
requirements of
29 CFR 1903.19(d)
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $700.00
  • — Z (S) $1375.00

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Nov 27, 2002
Abate by
Dec 3, 2002
Penalty
Initial $825 · Current $500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $500.00
  • — Z (S) $825.00

1910.212 A03 II

Serious Gravity 10 5 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Nov 27, 2002
Abate by
Mar 3, 2003
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2000.00
  • — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.212 B

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Nov 27, 2002
Abate by
Jan 16, 2003
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O)
  • — Z (O)

1910.217 B08 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Nov 27, 2002
Abate by
Jan 2, 2003
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O)
  • — Z (O)

1910.303 B02

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 2 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Nov 27, 2002
Abate by
Dec 3, 2002
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O)
  • — Z (O)

1910.305 B02

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Nov 27, 2002
Abate by
Dec 3, 2002
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O)
  • — Z (O)

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