OSHA Inspection: AKERS NATIONAL ROLL COMPANY

Issued

Jun 24, 2008

Abate by

Jul 31, 2008

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,500 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 employees
were exposed to flying fragments in the event of wheel failure:
(a) Facility:  On or about June 9, 2008, abrasive wheels were not used,
maintained and
stored in a safe manner in which they were designed in that:
1.  Employees are rolling abrasive wheels to move them.
2.  Abrasive wheels are being stored where they are exposed to water and
freezing
temperatures.
3.  Abrasive wheels in storage are not protected from damage.
4.  Employees are not trained in the safe use, operation, and maintenance
of
"The
Standard Electric Tool" abrasive wheel grinder.
5.  Employees were side grinding on the abrasive wheels on "The Standard
Electric
Tool" abrasive wheel grinder.
6.  An abrasive wheel on "The Standard Electric Tool" grinder needed to be
dressed.
There were grooves of up to 3/16 of an inch deep in the abrasive wheel.
(b) Facility, Main Bay of Roll Shop; On or about december 29, 2007, the 40
horsepower
electric motor was wired to run in reverse on the Mesta #2 grinding
machine.  When this
grinder was energized, this condition caused the abrasive wheel to run in
the reverse
direction creating an over-speed condition, resulting in the spindle speed
exceeding the
maximum operating speed of the abrasive wheel.  As a result, the abrasive
wheel failed.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement to
correct
these hazards
is to ensure that abrasive wheels and abrasive wheel machinery are used,
maintained and stored
in accordance with the American National Standards Institute, ANSI
B7.1-2000 Safety
Requirements for the Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels; Sections
2.2; 2.3; 3.1.2;
3.12.1; 9.13; and 9.15.  Employees must be trained in the proper use of
abrasive wheels and
the correct procedures for mounting abrasive wheels and maintaining
abrasive wheel machinery.

Issued

Jun 24, 2008

Abate by

Jul 31, 2008

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,300 Reduced

Issued

Jun 24, 2008

Abate by

Jul 31, 2008

Issued

Jun 24, 2008

Abate by

Jul 31, 2008

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,300 Reduced

Issued

Jun 24, 2008

Abate by

Jul 31, 2008

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Jun 24, 2008

Abate by

Jul 31, 2008

Issued

Jun 24, 2008

Abate by

Jun 27, 2008

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

Jun 24, 2008

Abate by

Jun 27, 2008

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,300 Reduced