WILMERDING, PA —
OSHA Inspection: WATTS BROTHERS TOOL WORKS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of WATTS BROTHERS TOOL WORKS, INC. in 760 AIRBRAKE AVENUE, WILMERDING, PA 15148 (NAICS 333131). OSHA activity number 337092183.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- WATTS BROTHERS TOOL WORKS, INC.
- Site address
- 760 AIRBRAKE AVENUE
- City
- WILMERDING
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 15148
- Mailing
- 760 AIRBRAKE AVENUE, WILMERDING, PA 15148
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
- 333131
- Employees
- 14
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.305 B01 III F
- Issued
- Feb 1, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(iii)(F): The raceway was not fastened at its outer end and at other points as necessary: (a) Facility, Watts Brothers Tool Works, Inc., Milwaukee Universal Horizontal Mill: On or before October 26, 2012, the raceway (flexible conduit) was not secured to the pull box at its end placing stain on terminal connections.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $2000
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Feb 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: (a) Facility, Watts Brothers Tool Works, Inc., Milwaukee Universal Horizontal Mill: On or before October 26, 2012, an employee was exposed to electrical shock and/or arcing parts from 240 Volts AC three phase when a cover was not provided at its electrical connection point.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 F03
- Issued
- Feb 1, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(f)(3): Insulated conductors were not distinguishable by appropriate color or other suitable means as being grounded conductors, ungrounded conductors, or equipment grounding conductors: (a) Facility, Watts Brothers Tool Works, Inc., Milwaukee Universal Horizontal Mill: On or before October 26, 2012, the employer used four green insulated conductors to act as both grounded and ungrounded conductors.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Feb 1, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 21, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: (a) Facility, Watts Brothers Tool Works, Inc., HAAS ST-30 CNC Lathe: On or before October 26, 2012, the employer used a cable connector in lieu of a cord connector to secure a flexible cord to the lathe. (b) Facility, Watts Brothers Tool Works, Inc., HAAS SL-30 CNC Lathe: On or before October 26, 2012, the employer used a cable connector in lieu of a cord connector to secure a flexible cord to the lathe.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Feb 1, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 21, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: (a) Facility, Watts Brothers Tool Works, Inc., HAAS ST-30 CNC Lathe: On or before October 26, 2012, the employer used approximately 30 feet of flexible cord to power the lathe. (b) Facility, Watts Brothers Tool Works, Inc., HAAS SL-30 CNC Lathe: On or before October 26, 2012, the employer used approximately 30 feet of flexible cord to power the lathe.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV D
- Issued
- Feb 1, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 21, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and/or cables were attached to building surfaces: (a) Facility, Watts Brothers Tool Works, Inc., HAAS ST-30 CNC Lathe: On or before October 26, 2012, the employer secured the flexible cord to the overhead structural beams with beam clamps, wire ties, tape, and/or rope. (b) Facility, Watts Brothers Tool Works, Inc., HAAS SL-30 CNC Lathe: On or before October 26, 2012, the employer secured the flexible cord to the overhead structural beams with beam clamps, wire ties, tape, and/or rope.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (O) $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 337092183.
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