OSHA Inspection: SCANDIA, INC

Issued

May 9, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) Outside/inside the press room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the 230V wiring powering the two presses in the press room was not run in conduit.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 9, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    (a) Press room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the 230V wiring powering the two presses was not protected from abrasions as it entered the junction box in the room.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 9, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    (a) Press room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the junction box for the 230V wiring powering the two presses did not have a cover.    (b) Outside the press room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the junction box on the wall to the south of the press room did not have a cover.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 9, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) Outside the press room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the 230V conductors entering the junction box in the press room were not wired so as to prevent strain on the connections and wires.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 9, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:    (a) In the press room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an outlet along the west wall did not have a cover plate.    (b) Outside the press room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an outlet on the wall to the north of the press room did not have a cover plate.    (c) In the Wood Shop: On or about January 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the light switch did not have a cover plate.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 9, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    (a) Outside the Press Room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the outer insulation on the extension cord used to power the heated water bowl had pulled away from the plug end exposing the conductors inside.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 9, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): Pedal mechanism(s) on mechanical power press(es) full revolution clutches were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:    (a) In the Press Room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the foot pedal for the punch press was not guarded.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 9, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(ii): Mechanical power press(es) using full revolution clutches were not provided with a pad with a nonslip contact area firmly attached to the pedal:    (a) In the Press Room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the foot pedal for the notcher did not have a nonslip surface.    (b) In the Press Room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the foot pedal for the punch press did not have a nonslip surface.    Note: Abatement certification is requried for this item.

Issued

May 9, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):    (a) Press Room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the point of operation for the notcher was not guarded.    (b) Press Room: On or about Janaury 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the point of operation for the punch press was not guarded.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 9, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to insure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:    (a) In the Press Room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not developed an inspection schedule for the notcher.    (b) In the Press Room: On or about January 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not developed an inspection schedule for the punch press.    Note: Abatement certification is requried for this item.