OSHA Inspection: ENERGY CONTROL-NEW YORK, INC.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Dec 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $400 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) Workplace, ventilation room: Safety guards were not in place on a Baldor Grinder,  Model 248-181TD on, or about, 08/20/12.        NOTE: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Dec 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Workplace, ventilation room: An employee was exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards while operating a Baldor Grinder,  Model 248-181TD. Safety guards were not in place on, or about, 08/20/12.        NOTE: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Dec 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Workplace, ventilation room: An employee was exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards while operating a Baldor Grinder,  Model 248-181TD. A work rest was not in place on, or about, 08/20/12.        NOTE: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Dec 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Workplace, ventilation room: An employee was exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards while operating a Baldor Grinder, Model 248-181TD. Tongue guard was not in place on, or about, 08/20/12.      Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Dec 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    Workplace, throughout facility - Employees use compressed air for cleaning equipment and work surfaces. The air pressure was approximately 115 p.s.i. on, or about, 08/20/12.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Dec 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    Workplace, southwest corner  An electrical breaker box used for engaging lights and powering other equipment in the workplace did not have closed unused openings on, or about, 08/20/12.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.