OSHA Inspection: FEDERAL-FABRICS-FIBERS, INC.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1):     Every stairway floor opening shall be guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section. The railing shall be provided on all exposed sides (except at entrance to stairway). For infrequently used stairways where traffic across the opening prevents the use of fixed standard railing (as when located in aisle spaces, etc.), the guard shall consist of a hinged floor opening cover of standard strength and construction and removable standard railings on all exposed sides (except at entrance to stairway).    (a) Location - shipping area:  On or about 4/5/12, the stairway was not equipped with a continuous railing to protect employees from falling.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $996 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):     Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.    (a) Location - Establishment:  On or about 4/5/12, the employer did not develop or utilize a program to control hazardous energy to protect employees performing service or maintenance of equipment.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jul 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $996 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5):     If the truck is equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, the user shall request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.    (a) Location - Establishment:  On or about 4/5/12, the employer did not have the forklift evaluated and appropriately marked to accommodate the use of the man basket to elevate employees.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2):     Guard design. The safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. The safety guard shall be mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings shall exceed the strength of the guard:    (a) Location - Machine shop:  On or about 4/5/12, the Baldor bench grinder was not equipped with an appropriate safety guard.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    (a) Location - Machine shop:   On or about 4/5/12, the work rests on the Baldor 612 grinder were not properly adjusted.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    (a) Location - Machine shop:  On or about 4/5/12. the tongue guard for the Baldor 612 grinder was missing.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):     Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.    (a) Location - Machine shop:  On or about 4/5/12, oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored less than 20 feet apart.