OSHA Inspection: ABLE ENGINEERING SERVICES

Issued

May 23, 2012

Abate by

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4):Installation was not in such a manner that the front end of the unit will be slightly higher than the rear, so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:  (a) In the carpenters' shop on or about May 10, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the cutting head did not return to the starting position on a Craftsman 10 inch Radial Arm Saw, model number 315220381, serial number 051257778. It appeared that the return cable was remove from the saw's cutting head.

Issued

May 23, 2012

Abate by

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rests were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage:  (a) In the auto shop on or about May 10, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the work rest was one half inch from the right side abrasive wheel on a Dayton 6 Variable Speed Bench Grinder.  The wheel was used to grind bolts, tools and metal fabricated parts.

Issued

May 23, 2012

Abate by

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section shall never be exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top shall never exceed one-fourth inch:  (a) In the auto shop on or about May 10, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the tongue guard was 1-1/4 inches from the right side abrasive wheel on a Dayton 6 Variable Speed Bench Grinder.  The wheel was used to grind bolts, tools and metal fabricated parts.

Issued

May 23, 2012

Abate by

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc:   (a) In the carpenters' shop on or about May 10, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the Grizzly Industrial G7948 Floor Drill Press, serial number 11117, did not have a guard for the chuck and drill.

Issued

May 23, 2012

Abate by

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machines designed for a fixed location were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  (a) In the carpenters' shop on or about May 10, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the Grizzly Industrial G7948 Floor Drill Press, serial number 11117, base was not anchored.  There were four holes in the drill press' base to anchor it.

Issued

May 23, 2012

Abate by

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) In the carpenters' shop on or about May 10, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the outside insulation was pulled back from the plug on a 220 VAC Grizzly Industrial shaper, model number G59722, 5HP, serial number 030831.