CHICAGO, IL ·
OSHA Inspection: PWF INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of PWF INC. in 2930 N. SHERIDAN RD., CHICAGO, IL 60657 (NAICS 238350). OSHA activity number 335304184.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PWF INC.
- Site address
- 2930 N. SHERIDAN RD.
- City
- CHICAGO
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60657
- Mailing
- 8027 EASTWOOD AVE, NORRIDGE, IL 60706
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238350
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.300 B01
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Sep 27, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use: a) Unit 1401 - Employees were using unguarded Bosch-1303EVS and DeWalt-D28474 grinders while performing demolition work. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $960
- · Z (S) $1600
1926.403 B02
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Sep 27, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification: a) Unit 1110 - A metal electric outlet box was used in a temporary installation which is not in accordance with the listing and labeling of this equipment. b) Unit 1401 - A metal electric outlet box was used in a temporary installation which is not in accordance with the listing and labeling of this equipment. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1200
- · Z (S) $2000
1926.403 I02 I
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Sep 27, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.403(i)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by cabinets or other forms of enclosures, nor by any of the means listed in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph: a) Unit 1110 - Employees were exposed to electrical hazards, where electrical panels were not protected against accidental contact. b) Unit 1401 - Employees were exposed to electrical hazards, where electrical panels were not protected against accidental contact. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1200
- · Z (S) $2000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 335304184.
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