OSHA Inspection: CARMEN CREATIVE CABINET, L.L.C.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5 (a) (1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the recognized hazard of being struck by fragments of plastic pipe due to the pipes potential for explosive shattering when used to transport compressed air.    On or about May 10, 2012, the compressed air system was installed throughout the manufacturing area(s) using Schedule 40 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe operating at 160psi.  The pipe was used for main system lines and for multiple drops to outlets.      PVC pipe and fittings do not possess shatter resistant properties and the brittle PVC material can be broken or shattered by external forces and stress.  This pipe is designed for transmittal of liquids which do not possess the high amounts of stored energy present in compressed gases. This hazard has been recognized by the manufacturer of this PVC product, the Plastic Pipe Institute, the American National Standards Institute, and OSHA through an official Hazard Information Bulletin.    Among other methods, suitable abatement actions include the complete enclosure, burial, or otherwise guarding of the installation according to specifications approved by a professional consulting engineer, or the installation of the compressed air system using products which have been suitably evaluated and are recommended by the manufacturer for the particular intended service.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):  On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.    On or about May 10, 2012 Areas above the ceilings of the front offices and restroom were used to store scrap lumber and equipment.  The load limit signs were not posted. This condition exposed employee to the hazard of being struck by material.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):   Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    On or about May 10, 2012 materials were stored in front of fire extinguishers blocking them from use creating a fire hazard:  (a) AMEREX ABC fire extinguisher located near the time clock was blocked by hoses and other materials.   (b) AMEREX ABC Model B441 fire extinguisher located at the end of the center wall of the production area was blocked by a table.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):   The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about May 10, 2012, Kalman AC forklift operators were not trained.  This exposed employees to the hazards of being struck by forklift while handling materials and products in the shop, which was cluttered and congested by materials.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1):  Power-operated industrial truck with defects were not taken out of service, and repairs were not made by authorized personnel as needed:    On or about May 10, 2012 the brakes on the Kalmar forklift, S/N 561731A used to unload lumber and load cabinets, were not working.  This condition exposed workers to the hazards of being struck by the forklift.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1):  Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    On or about May 10, 2012 a 10 inch Delta Unisaw (tablesaw) was not guarded. This condition exposed employees in the shop to the hazards of being struck by the blade and flying debris.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1):  The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the materials.    On or about May 10, 2012 the lower half of the blade guards of two Delts radial arm saws were blocked in the open position exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the blade.  The saws were located in the production area.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4):  Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:    On or about May 10, 2012 the heads of two Delta radial arm saws did not return to their starting positions.  This condition exposed employees to the hazards of being struck by the saw blade in the production area.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):  Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about May 10, 2012 The guard for a Casrsa air compressor did not fully enclose the belt and pulleys.  The air compressor was located in back of the shop and exposed employees to the hazards of being caught in the belt/pulley pinch point.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):  Where both runs of horizontal belts were seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard did not extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height,  in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:    On or about May 10, 2012, the guard for a Casrsa air compressor did not fully enclose the belt and pulleys.  The air compressor was located in back of the shop and exposed employees to the hazards of beiing caught in the belt/pulley pinch point.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4):  Woodworking machine(s) were not provided with suitable guards and exaust hoods to reduce to a minimum the hazard of point of operation of the machine.    On or about May 11 2012, a Delta 10 inch compound miter  saw was not guarded. The bottom half of the guard was missing and the blade exposed to contact  The saw was located in the production area.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a):  Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:    On or about May 11, 2012 staplers and nailers had the safety devices blocked off with small square pieces of wood, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by staples and/or nails.  The guns were used to build wood cabinets.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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.:    On or about May 10, 2012, workers were using compressed air greater then 100 psi to clean themselves from saw dust and to clean equipment in the production area.  This condition exposed employees to the hazards of being struck by particles and high pressure air which could cause an air embolism.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.    On or about May 10, 2012 an electrical box designed to be permanently mounted to a fixed location was being used as a temperary outlet at the end of an extension cord to energize sanders, routers and other hand woodworking tools in the production area. The condition allowed wood dust inside the electrical box increasing the risk of electrical shock and fire.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    On or about May 10, 2012 an electrical panel located in front of the shop near the time clock had materials stored in front of it blocking access.  This condition exposed employees to the hazard of electrocution.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):   The paths to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures were not permanent, continuous, and effective:    On or about May 10, 2012, the following pieces of electrical equipment located in the production area were not grounded:  a)  MAXX AIR portable air circulator fan had a missing ground prong on the power cord.  b)  job made squirrel cage fan was missing a ground prong on the cord.  c)  ungrounded SPT-2 cord to time clock located in next to the front office.  d)  ground prong was bypassed, plugged into a two-wire cord energizing microwave and refrigerator, located in the front office.  These conditions created an electrical hazard to employees.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):  Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:  On or about 05/10/12 the metal armor cable protecting the conducts when they entered electrical boxes was damage exposing the conductors:    (a)  Fourplex receptacle outlet on the end of the center wall of the production area.  (b)  Electrical box attached to a grey steel beam providing power to work bench in back of the production area. The cord energized the 220 volt shaper.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):   Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about 05/11/12 electrical boxes did not have covers:  a. Cover on top of switch on top of DELTA radial arm saw, located in the production area 110 VAC.  b. Knock out were missing on 4-way 110 VAC outlet attacked to steel beam located at the end of the center divider in the production area.  Outlet was being used to energize a hand router.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    On or about May 10, 2012, covers were not provided for the following electrical devices:  (a)  The 220 volt relay on the Casrsa air compressor motor located in back of the production area.  (b)  Fourplex receptacle outlet for water fountain, located in front of the production area.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii):   Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    On or about May 11, 2012 SJTW cords used to energize the following 110 VAC equipment were damaged:  (a)  Portable flood light located over the table saw in back of the shop.  (b)  Cord to Dewalt double bevel compound miter saw in the production area.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about May 10, 2012, strain relief devices were not provided for the following 110 volt electrical devices, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock:  (a)  Power cord from a power strip to the fixed shaper, located in front of the production area.  (b)  Power cord to a Porter Cable  hand router, located in the finishing area.  (c)  Power cord to a squirrel cage fan located in front of the production area.  (d)  Power cord to hand sander located in back of the production area.  (e)  Hole puncher energized by power strip located in front of the production area.  (f)  Orange SJTW extension cord located in front of the strorage area next to the overhead doors.