OSHA Inspection: BEYERS PORTABLE WELDING, INC.

Issued

2012-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    a)  On or about 07-27-2012 in the shop area, guarding for the spindle end, nut and flange projections was not installed on the bench grinder model # AL-600-23457 exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

2012-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 07-27-2012, in the  shop area, the work rest was not provided for bench grinder model # AL-600-23457 exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

2012-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:      a) On or about 07-27-2012 in the shop area, adjustable tongue guard was not provided for a bench grinder model # AL-600-23457 exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

2012-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $5390.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv):   There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.    a)  On or about 07-27-2012, the extension cord used to provide power to the fan was damaged and bare wires were exposed exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2012-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):  Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) shall be visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket). Cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) which remain connected once they are put in place and are not exposed to damage need not be visually inspected until they are relocated.      a) On or about 07-27-2012, in the shop area, extension cords provided by the employer were not inspected for damages or defects prior to being used exposing employees to an electrical hazard.