NAZARETH, PA —
OSHA Inspection: KRAEMER TEXTILES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of KRAEMER TEXTILES, INC. in 240 SOUTH MAIN ST, NAZARETH, PA 18064 (NAICS 313111). OSHA activity number 335989984.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- KRAEMER TEXTILES, INC.
- Site address
- 240 SOUTH MAIN ST
- City
- NAZARETH
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 18064
- Mailing
- PO BOX 72, NAZARETH, PA 18064
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
- 313111
- Employees
- 60
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Nov 16, 2012
- Abate by
- Feb 19, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,975 · Current $0 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) Kraemer Textiles Inc., Upper Level Winding Machine. On or about August 27, 2012 machine guarding on the Savio brand winder was not provided to protect the operator and other employees from hazards created by point of operation, and ingoing nip points. b) Kraemer Textiles Inc., Main Floor Winding Machine. On or about August 27, 2012 machine guarding on the Savio brand winder was not provided to protect the operator and other employees from hazards created by point of operation, and ingoing nip points.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2975
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Nov 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $1,488
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: a) Kraemer Textiles Inc., blending area. On or about August 27, 2012 employees were exposed to an unguarded chain positioned 13 inches and 22 inches above floor level.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1488
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Nov 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,380 · Current $1,190 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) Kraemer Textiles Inc., Upper Level, Savio winding machine On or about August 27, 2012, two un-used knock out openings of a metal knock out type box above the power knife switch box were missing and not effectively closed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1190
- — Z (S) $2380
1910.37 B06
- Issued
- Nov 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color: a) Kraemer Textiles Inc., Upper Level, Savio winding machine area. On or about August 27, 2012 an exit sign cover was removed and the light bulbs were not operable.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.219 E01 I
- Issued
- Nov 16, 2012
- Abate by
- Feb 19, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) Kraemer Textiles Inc., Main Floor Spinning Machine 8A On or about August 27, 2012 horizontal belts operating in excess of 600 feet per minute located 26 1/4 inches above floor level were not fully enclosed by guards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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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 335989984.
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