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OSHA Inspection: AKORAT/SMITHCO METAL FABRICATORS

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of AKORAT/SMITHCO METAL FABRICATORS in 9611 W. FOSTER AVE, SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 307224170.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
9611 W. FOSTER AVE
City
SCHILLER PARK
State
IL
ZIP
60176
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (N)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332312
SIC code (legacy)
3441
Employees
38
Ownership type
Private (A)

10 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Deleted Serious Gravity 03 2 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2004
Abate by
Mar 16, 2004
Penalty
Initial $1,250 · Current $1,250
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 rotating blade:
a)Maintenance Area-On or about 1/14/04 the Zipcut Friction saw no model#,
was not equipped
with a magnetic restarter or similar device, as prescribed by American
National Standards
Institute (ANSI) B11.10-1990, Section 5.2.3.4, that in the event of an
interruption in the
electrical supply such a device would prevent the saw from restarting
automatically when power
is restored.
b)Maintenance Area-On or about 1/14/04 the Thomas Cold saw model#250, was
not equiped
with a magnetic restarter or similar device, as prescribed by the American
National Standards
Institute (ANSI) B11.10-1990, Section 5.2.3.4, that in the event of an
interruption
in the
electrical supply such a device would prevent the saw from restarting when
the power is
restored.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in
addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be
included with
your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to,
evidence of the
purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of
abatement, or other
written records.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $1250.00
  • · Z (S) $1250.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2004
Abate by
Mar 16, 2004
Penalty
Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent 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:
a)Main Production Area-On or about 1/14/04 the Chicago 6ft, 90 ton press
brake
was not
equipped with a guard to cover the treadle which actuates the press, as
prescribed by the
National Standards Institute (ANSI) B11.3-2002, Section 6.10.3, that when
provided, foot
treadles shall be protected to prevent from unintended actuation.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), andin
addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be
included with
your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to,
evidence of the
purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of
abatement, or other
written records.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $1250.00
  • · Z (S) $2500.00

1910.147 C01

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2004
Abate by
Apr 20, 2004
Penalty
Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $500.00
  • · Z (S) $1000.00

1910.178 L01 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2004
Abate by
Apr 20, 2004
Penalty
Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $1250.00
  • · Z (S) $2500.00

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2004
Abate by
Mar 16, 2004
Penalty
Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $1500.00
  • · Z (S) $2500.00

1910.212 A03 II

Serious Gravity 10 4 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2004
Abate by
Apr 27, 2004
Penalty
Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $1250.00
  • · Z (S) $2500.00

1910.217 C02 IA

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2004
Abate by
Mar 16, 2004
Penalty
Initial $2,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $1000.00
  • · Z (S) $2500.00

1910.219 B01

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2004
Abate by
Mar 16, 2004
Penalty
Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $500.00
  • · Z (S) $1000.00

1910.219 D01

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2004
Abate by
Mar 16, 2004
Penalty
Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $500.00
  • · Z (S) $1000.00

1910.219 E03 I

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Feb 27, 2004
Abate by
Mar 16, 2004

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