OSHA Inspection: AFC INDUSTRIES

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Abate by

Jul 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    (a) Rear of Woodshop - The stoop directly outside the exit door had no railing.  The stoop led to stairs and exit discharge to the street; on or about 04/19/12.

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Abate by

Jul 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1):     Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    (a) Rear exit woodshop - Outside exit discharge to the street was locked; on or about 04/19/12.

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Abate by

Jul 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by, rotating parts:      (a) At the site - The cener lathe was not provided with a chuck guard; on or about 04/19/12.

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Abate by

Jul 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    (a) At the worksite - A Doringer D-350 Saw was not properly guarded; on or about 04/19/12.

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Abate by

Jul 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5):     Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:    (a) Welding area  A workstation fan did not have the back properly guarded; on or about 04/19/12.

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Abate by

Jul 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii):     Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    (a) At the worksite - Not all welding workstations were enclosed by screens; on or about 04/19/2012.