OSHA Inspection: T & T PUMP COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2012-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b):     There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:    (a) T & T Pump Company, Inc. On Old Route 73 North, Fairmont WV:  Employees were conducting manufacturing work utilizing various lathes and horizontal saws such as, DoAll Saw, s/n 297-73143, more than 10 minutes away from a local ambulance service. The employer did not ensure that a person was on site with a valid certificate in first-aid training to render first aid, as determined on or about 04/18/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 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 point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    (a) Polishing Area: Employees use a Jet Metal Lathe, no s/n, to polish various pieces of fabricated materials. The employees hand was demonstrated to be at a distance of 2-3 feet from the rotating chuck, as determined on or about 04/18/2012.    (b) Polishing Area: Employees use a Clausing Metal Lathe, no s/n, to polish various pieces of fabricated materials. The employees hand was demonstrated to be at a distance of 6-8 inches from the rotating chuck, as determined on or about 04/18/2012.    (c) Machining Area: Employees use a DoAll, s/n 297-73143, horizontal band saw to cut pipe and angles. The employees were exposed to approximately 12 inches of unused blade, as determined on or about 04/18/2012.    (d) Lab/Testing Area: Employees use a Jet Drill Press, s/n 009828, to drill holes on aluminum plates. The employees hand was demonstrated to be at a distance of 2-3 feet from the unguarded rotating chuck, as determined on or about 04/18/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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) Polishing Area: An employee uses a Cincinnati bench grinder, serial number 202598, to sharpen tools. The distance between the left wheel and the work rest is approximately 1/4 inch and the distance between the right wheel and the work rest is approximately 1/4 inch, as observed on and at times prior to 04/18/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Polishing Area: An employee uses a Cincinnati bench grinder, serial number 202598, to sharpen tools. The distance between the right wheel and the tongue guard is 7/8 inch, and the distance between the left wheel and the tongue guard is 3/4 inch, as observed on or about 04/18/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED