OSHA Inspection: SCIENTIFIC TOOL CO., INC.

Issued

Aug 21, 2012

Abate by

Sep 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2):     The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a)  At the establishment, on or about 8/16/12:  Annual training was not provided to employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting in that the last training was conducted 3/8/07.    *ABATEMENT NOTE:  By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1910.39 which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 21, 2012

Abate by

Aug 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 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:    a)  Throughout the shop, on or about 8/16/12:  A 6 inch pedestal deburring wheel, a DeWalt pedestal deburring wheel, a Dayton pedestal deburring wheel and a Jet pedestal deburring wheel were not secured to prevent walking or moving.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.