OSHA Inspection: TRIPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.

Issued

Dec 14, 2011

Abate by

Dec 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protectionwhen employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions;punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    Production area - On or about September 27, 2011, an employee was allowed to operate a vertical Roll band saw without the proper hand protection. The employer did not select the appropriate hand protection in the form of cut resistant gloves relative to the tasks being performed. The employee wore cloth gloves while cutting/trimming plastic molding. The employee was exposed to the hazards associated with rotating saw blades.

Issued

Dec 14, 2011

Abate by

Jan 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.    Production area - On or about September 27, 2011, the three turret presses were not completely guarded, thereby exposing employeees to  the hazards associated with rotating moving parts.