OSHA Inspection: SPARTAK PRODUCTS INC.

Issued

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4400.00 · Current $2200.00 Reduced

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 the tongue guards on bench grinders are mounted. This violation was observed on or about May 1, 2012, in the CNC area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a bench grinder without the tongue guards.

Issued

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4400.00 · Current $2200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.    The employer does not reduce compressed air used for cleaning to less than 30 pounds per square inch.  This violation was observed on or about May 1, 2012, in the CNC area, where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a compressed air gun with air pressure of 90 pounds per square inch.