OSHA Inspection: EDSAL MFG, CO.

Issued

Jun 4, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) During the period of March 19, 2012 and April 19, 2012, at the above located workplace employees in the lunch room were allowed to use a 120 volt Quasar microwave that was missing a grounding pin.       b) During the period of March 19, 2012 and April 19, 2012, at the above located workplace employees in the lunch room were allowed to use a 120 volt Sharp commerical microwave that was missing a grounding pin.    c) During the period of March 19, 2012 and April 19, 2012, at the above located workplace employees at welding station 15 were required to work with and around a 240 volt disconnect box which was not approved to be used in wet or damp locations.    d) During the period of March 19, 2012 and April 19, 2012, at the above located workplace employees at welding station 28 were required to work with and around a 240 volt disconnect box which was not approved to be used in wet or damp locations.

Issued

Jun 4, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosure.  In wet locations the enclosure was not weatherproof.    a) During the period of March 19, 2012 and April 19, 2012, at the above located workplace, employees at welding station 15, used a 240 volt disconnect box in a wet location the enclosure was not weatherproof.      b) During the period of March 19, 2012 and April 19, 2012, at the above located workplace, employees at welding station 28, used a 240 volt disconnect box in a wet location the enclosure was not weatherproof.

Issued

Jun 4, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment shall contain an equipment grounding conductor.    a) During the period of March 19, 2012 and April 19, 2012, at the above located workplace, employees used two mirowaves that were not equipped with the required grounding pins, the employees were thereby exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jun 4, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3):  The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not properly certified:    a) On or about April 19, 2012, at the above located workplace, the employers OSHA 300A summaries for 2011 was not properly certified by a company executive.