PONDERAY, ID —
OSHA Inspection: CYGNUS INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of CYGNUS INC. in 122 EMERALD INDUSTRIAL PARK, PONDERAY, ID 83852 (NAICS 332322). OSHA activity number 330291402.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- CYGNUS INC.
- Site address
- 122 EMERALD INDUSTRIAL PARK
- City
- PONDERAY
- State
- ID
- ZIP
- 83852
- Mailing
- PO BOX 466, PONDERAY, ID 83852
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332322
- Employees
- 93
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 10, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $2,625 · Current $1,313 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. a) Cincinnati Shear: On or about April 6, 2011 and at times prior thereto, the ends of the shear point of operation were not guarded to protect other employees in the area. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1312.5
- — Z (S) $2625
1910.138 B
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 10, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employers did not base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified. a) Paint booth and detail paint area: On or about April 6, 2011 and at times prior thereto, employees were using latex gloves for hand protection from epoxy paint that contained isocyanates and various solvents. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 10, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. a) Maintenance Shop: On or about April 6, 2011 and at times prior thereto the water pump used for welding cooling water was permanently affixed with flexible cords. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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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 330291402.
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