OSHA Inspection: ASI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Mar 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):     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 wire rope clips were installed incorrectly.        (a)  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while working a the large and small foam press and the employer did not ensure that the Crosby wire clips used on the press were properly installed.

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Mar 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)  One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operatorand 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.      (a)  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating the FMB Bandsaw (Model-Jupiter and Serial #CO1565) and the employer did not ensure that the unused portion of the blade was guarded.        (b)  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working on the Standard Industrial Corp. Shear (Model #AS 250-12 and Serial #1199879) and the employer did not ensure that employees were properly guard from the hold downs.

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Jun 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):      (a)  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while working on and around the two foam presses (Press A and Press B) and the employer did not ensure that the point of operation was properly guarded.        (b)  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working with the Amada Press Brake (Model #HFE 130-4S and Serial #N010404) and the the employer did not ensure that employees were properly guarded from the point of operation.