OSHA Inspection: SOUTH FLORIDA ALUMINUM INC.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · 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 point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    On or about 5/14/2012, at South Florida Aluminum Inc., Lake Worth, FL.    a.  At the shutter shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (Jet, Model JDP-17MF) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.    b.  At the shutter shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (Sprungler, Model 2586) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.    c.  At the railing shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a milling machine (Sharp first, No. 72052333) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.    d.  At the railing shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a table saw (Ridgid, TS 3650) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.    e.  At the shutter shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a saw (Hitachi, 14") that lacked a guard on its point of operation.      Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $640 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):  Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    On or about 5/14/2012, at South Florida Aluminum Inc., Lake Worth, FL.    a.  At the shutter shop, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a drill press (Jet, Model JDP-17MF) that was not anchored.    b.  At the shutter shop, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bandsaw (no info) that was not anchored.    c.  At the railing shop, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a punch press (Baird, no info) that was not anchored.      Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    a.  On or about 5/14/2012, at the railing shop, South Florida Aluminum Inc., Lake Worth, FL.  An employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (no info available) that lacked work rests.      Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  On or about 5/14/2012, at the railing shop, South Florida Aluminum Inc., Lake Worth, FL.  An employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (no info available) that lacked tongue guards.      Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): Pedal mechanism(s) on mechanical power press(es) full revolution clutches were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:    On or about 5/14/2012, at South Florida Aluminum Inc., Lake Worth, FL.    a.  At the shutter shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. "keyhole punch", Rouselle, Model 15H) whose pedal was not entirely covered to prevent unintended operation.      b.  At the shutter shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. "Mullion punch", Florida Tool and Die Inc. 90-FLA-Aluminum) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      c.  At the railing shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Baird) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.        Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):    On or about 5/14/2012, at South Florida Aluminum Inc., Lake Worth, FL.    a.  At the shutter shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. "keyhole punch", Rouselle, Model 15H) that lacked point of operation guarding.      b.  At the shutter shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. "Mullion punch", Florida Tool and Die Inc. 90-FLA-Aluminum)  that lacked point of operation guarding.    c.  At the shutter shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle, Model 2G) that lacked point of operation guarding.    d.  At the railing shop, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Baird) that lacked point of operation guarding.      Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1):  Flywheels located so that any part is seven (7) feet or less above floor or platform shall be guarded in accordance with the requirements of this subparagraph:    On or about 5/14/2012, at the shutter shop, South Florida Aluminum Inc., Lake Worth, FL.    a.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. "Mullion punch", Florida Tool and Die Inc. 90-FLA-Aluminum) whose flywheel interior portion was not completely guarded.    b.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a bandsaw (no info) whose flywheel interior portion was not completely guarded.    Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    On or about 5/14/2012, at South Florida Aluminum Inc., Lake Worth, FL.    a.  At the shutter shop, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working with a drill press (Jet, Model No. JDP-17MF) that lacked a ground on its attachment plug.     b.  At the railing shop, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working with a table saw (Ridgid, Model TS3650) that lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug.      c.  At the railing shop, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working with a bandsaw (Jet Equipment and Tools, Model No. JWBS-14CS) that lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug.      Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.