OSHA Inspection: DREYER VIBRATOR COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Nov 16, 2012

Abate by

Dec 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,040 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)  On or about June 20, 2012, employee was operating a Dawoo Lynx 200L CNC Lathe Machine and the door interlock sensor was broken exposing the employee to struck by and amputation hazards.         b)  On or about June 20, 2012, employee(s) were operating a modified wire brush and sanding machine in which the sanding belt was not guarded which presented an ingoing nip point hazard.         c)  On or about June 20, 2012, employee was operating a Universal Turret Lathe, no 5, the chuck was not guarded exposing the employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Nov 16, 2012

Abate by

Dec 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):  Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):         a)  On or about June 20, 2012, employees were exposed to an unguarded band saw blade while operating the ACRA horizontal band saw, SN#9042804, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.         b)  On or about June 20, 2012, employees were exposed to an Makita chop saw blade Model #2414, Serial #664655, that was not fully guarded exposing the employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Nov 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,080 · Current $1,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii):  Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:         On or about June 20, 2012, employee(s) in the production area were exposed to ultraviolet radiation while an employee was welding with oxygen and acetylene in an open area.

Issued

Nov 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv):  There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:         a)  On or about June 20, 2012, employees were operating a modified grinding wheel machine in which the main power switch was broken off the machine exposing employees to electrical hazards.         b)  On or about June 20, 2012, employees were operating a sanding machine in which the disconnect conduit was damaged at the disconnect box.         c)  On or about June 20, 2012, employee(s) were operating a grinding wheel machine and the conduit entering the disconnect box was damaged at the top exposing employees to electrical hazards.         d)  On or about June 20, 2012, employee(s) were operating a grinding wheel machine in which the conduit attached to the machine was open and the wire was visible exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Nov 16, 2012

Abate by

Dec 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii):  Electric equipment shall not be used unless markings have been placed on equipment such as voltage, current, wattage and other ratings as necessary:         a)  On or about June 20, 2012, employees were operating a modified grinding wheel machine and the manufacturing data plate was worn off exposing employees to electrical hazards.         b)  On or about June 20, 2012, employees were operating a wire brush sanding machine and the manufacturing data plate was worn off exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Nov 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(v)(C):  Branch-circuit conductors were laid on the floor.         On or about June 20, 2012, employee(s) were operating a wire wheel sanding machine and the branch circuit conductor was run on the floor between the power source and the machine exposing employees to electrical hazards.