OSHA Inspection: MENATOR METAL WORKS LLC

Issued

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    (a)  The employer did not provide any formal training to forklift operators or evaluate operators' performance.          ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):     The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    (a)  The employer did not perform training for forklift operators or document employees' training from previous employment.         ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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) An Ellis belt grinder did not have ingoing nip points protected between the belt and wheel.         NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3):     Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    (a)  Metabo die grinder with a vertical abrasive wheel did not have a guard on it, exposing 360 degrees of the grinding wheel.         ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(4):     The angular exposure on the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) used on portable grinding machine(s) exceeded 180 degrees:    (a)  Employees using an Angle grinder for cleaning up metal parts did not have any guard on it, exposing 360 degrees of the grinding wheel.         NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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:    (a)  A flexible cord powering the plasma cutter near the garage door did not utilize proper strain relief, allowing the insulation to be pulled back, exposing the conductors.    NOTE: KNOTS IN CORDS, WINDING WITH TAPE, SPECIAL FITTINGS OR OTHER APPROVED MEANS OF CONNECTION ARE ACCEPTABLE (NEC 40010)          NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):     There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    (a)  An extension cord used to power a welder has damaged insulation revealing the conductors.           NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED