OSHA Inspection: POWDER METALLURGY

Issued

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard.    On or about November 6, 2012 and at times prior thereto, storage racks used to store materials and equipment were not anchored to the floor.  Employees working in close proximity were exposed to struck by and crushing hazards by collapsing/tipping storage racks.

Issued

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(iii): Special hand tools for placing and removing material(s) was not provided to permit easy handling of material without the operator placing a hand in the danger zone:    On or about November 6, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees working with drill presses were not provided tools to be used for freeing and removing parts stuck in the point of operation.