CANTON, MA —
OSHA Inspection: TRACTEL INCORPORATED, GRIPHOIST DIVISION
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of TRACTEL INCORPORATED, GRIPHOIST DIVISION in 110 SHAWMUT ROAD, CANTON, MA 02021 (NAICS 332323). OSHA activity number 310672498.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- TRACTEL INCORPORATED, GRIPHOIST DIVISION
- Site address
- 110 SHAWMUT ROAD
- City
- CANTON
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 02021
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332323
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3446
- Employees
- 24
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
16 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,400 · Current $1,400
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 employees were exposed to potential flying objects: Swing Press Area: On or about June 7, 2007, a straight type abrasive wheel was used in the Dayton pedestal grinder and was subject to side grinding. The straight type wheel was designed for grinding on the periphery of the wheel, not on the side of the wheel. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide the proper type of wheel, such as a Type 6 cup wheel, in the pedestal grinder where the grinding face is located on the side of the wheel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400.00
- — Z (S) $1400.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 24, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $2,450 · Current $2,450
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 employees were exposed to the hazards associated with being crushed by or struck by falling objects: Warehouse: On or about June 7, 2007, the USP storage rack system used to store pallets of steel and aluminum products was not installed so as the prevent damage or collapse of the racks. Deficiencies included, but were not limited to: a) Collision protection for the bottom portions of the frames. b) Anchoring of columns. c) Use of permanent plaques placed in the environs of the existing racks designating load sizes and other important information. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatment method to correct this hazard is to: a) Provide column protectors and/or steel clad impact panels. b) Provide anchors that are capable of resisting sheer forces caused by horizontal and vertical loads. c) Users should consult with the manufacturer to supply the applicable plaques or obtain a predetermination by a qualified person and the rack loaded in accordance with their requirements, plaques would not be necessary.ts,
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2450.00
- — Z (S) $2450.00
1910.22 C
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Dec 10, 2007
- Penalty
- Initial $1,750 · Current $1,050 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1050.00
- — Z (S) $1750.00
1910.23 A08 II
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,050 · Current $630 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $630.00
- — Z (S) $1050.00
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,750
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S) $1750.00
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,750 · Current $1,050 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1050.00
- — Z (S) $1750.00
1910.178 Q06
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,750
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $1750.00
1910.178 Q07
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,400 · Current $840 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $840.00
- — Z (S) $1400.00
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 31, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,400
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 employees were exposed to potential flying objects: Swing Press Area: On or about June 7, 2007, a straight type abrasive wheel was used in the Dayton pedestal grinder and was subject to side grinding. The straight type wheel was designed for grinding on the periphery of the wheel, not on the side of the wheel. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide the proper type of wheel, such as a Type 6 cup wheel, in the pedestal grinder where the grinding face is located on the side of the wheel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $1400.00
1910.304 E01 IV
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,750 · Current $1,050 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1050.00
- — Z (S) $1750.00
1910.178 Q07
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,750 · Current $1,050 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1050.00
- — Z (S) $1750.00
1904.1 A02
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $700 · Current $700
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $700.00
- — Z (O) $700.00
1910.134 D01 II
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Dec 5, 2007
- Abate by
- Jan 31, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 310672498.
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