WASHINGTON, IL —
OSHA Inspection: SMALL ENGINE SPECIALTY
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of SMALL ENGINE SPECIALTY in 2372 WASHINGTON RD, WASHINGTON, IL 61571 (NAICS 811411). OSHA activity number 330976382.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SMALL ENGINE SPECIALTY
- Site address
- 2372 WASHINGTON RD
- City
- WASHINGTON
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 61571
- Mailing
- 2372 WASHINGTON RD, WASHINGTON, IL 61571
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 811411
- Employees
- 6
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: Employees were exposed to being struck by particles while operating the bench grinder in the shop area. There were no work rests on the bench grinder.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2400
1910.243 C04
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(4): The angular exposure on the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) used on portable grinding machine(s) exceeded 180 degrees: Employees were exposed to being struck by flying particles when using an electric hand sander/grinder wheel. The portable grinder was not guarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2400
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): \r\n\r\nEach exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading \"Exit\":\r\n\r\nEmployees were exposed to hazards related to smoke inhalation in the event of an emergency. There were no exit signs marking the exit routes.
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 330976382.
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