OSHA Inspection: DISCOUNT AIR INC

Issued

May 4, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2):   Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    The employer does not ensure that abrasive wheels used on grinding machinery are provided with safety guard(s) which cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. This violation was observed on or about March 23, 2012, in the middle area between the warehouses where an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating bench grinders that were not provided side guards.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that grinding equipment are provided safety guards which cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projection in the workplace.

Issued

May 4, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    The employer does not ensure that grinding machinery are provided with work rests to support offhand grinding work. This violation was observed on or about March 23, 2012, in the middle area between the warehouses where an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating bench grinders that were not provided work rests.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that grinding equipment are provided work rests in the workplace.

Issued

May 4, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):   Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    The employer does not ensure that guards for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine are constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. This violation was observed on or about March 23, 2012, in the middle area between the warehouses where an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating bench grinders that did not have adjustable tongue guards installed when cleaning automobile air conditioning parts.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that guards for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine are constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel.

Issued

May 4, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    The employer does not guard live parts of electrical equipment operating at 50 volts or more against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures. This violation occurred on or about March 23, 2012 in the Assembly area where employees rebuilding automobile air conditioning parts were exposed to an uncovered 120 VAC electrical box in the northeast corner.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that energized electrical equipment is guarded against accidental contact in the workplace.

Issued

May 4, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    The employer does not ensure that flexible cords and cables are connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. This violation occurred on or about March 23, 2012 in the middle work area where an employee washing automobile air conditioning parts was exposed to an energized 120 VAC electrical electrical conduit while operating a Safety-Kleen parts washer.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords and cables are connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws in the workplace.

Issued

May 4, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):   The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    The employer does not ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  This violation occurred on or about March 23, 2012, in the warehouse area where employees, who were operating a Mitsubishi forklift to transport pallets of automobile parts, were not trained and evaluated on the safe operation of the forklift.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that powered industrial truck operators have successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

May 4, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.    The employer does not ensure that listed or labeled equipment is installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling. This violation occurred on or about March 23, 2012, where the employer allowed an employee to use industrial equipment that was plugged into a Northeastern power strip. The power strip was plugged into an extension cord and it was designed for indoor office use.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that listed and labeled equipment is installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.