OSHA Inspection: FLEXTM, INC.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    (a) For employees exposed to potential slip and fall hazards in the press room from wet floors caused by leaks in the ceiling when it rains and/or snow melt at 909 Fourth Avenue South, Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:    (a) For employees exposed to potential struck-by hazards where forklifts, hand carts and portable tables tip over when transporting metal parts through uneven aisles and passageways between buildings at 909 Fourth Avenue South, Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(o)(1): The employer did not ensure that only stable or safely arranged loads were handled:    (a) For employees exposed to potential struck-by and/or crushing hazards where dies are not stable and fall off of forklifts during transport from storage shelves to power presses at 909 Fourth Avenue South, Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(b): Point-of-operation guards on a mechanical power press did not conform to the maximum permissible opening specified in Table 10 O-10:    (a) For employees exposed to potential struck-by and/or amputation hazards where the South Bend mechanical power press number 75 is operated with an approximate 13-inch by 19-inch opening within approximately 9 inches from the point-of-operation at 909 Fourth Avenue South, Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(v): The hinged or movable section of an interlocked press barrier guard on a mechanical power press did not prevent opening of the interlocked section and reaching into the point-of-operation prior to die closure:    (a) For employees exposed to potential stuck-by and/or amputation hazards where the South Bend mechanical power press number 75 is operated with a hinged barrier guard without an operable interlock at 909 Fourth Avenue South, Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) For employees exposed to potential electrical shock hazards while operating the mechanical power press number 75 operator's control panel at 909 Fourth Avenue South, Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) For employees exposed to potential electrical hazards where extensions cords are used as a permanent electrical source for lighting the work area on power press number 75 at 909 Fourth Avenue South, Wahpeton, North Dakota.