OSHA Inspection: ACCENT CLOSETS, INC.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:    On or about December 6, 2012 at the above job, site employees were exposed to cutting and amputation hazards from operating a radial arm saw that did not automatically return to its starting position.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    On or about December 8, 2012, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards while working with woodworking tools that were powered by 110 VAC electrical extension cords that were being used as fixed wiring at the above job site.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    On or about December 6, 2012, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazard while using a Porter Cable Sander whose cord had been spliced and wrapped with electrical tape at the above job site.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    On or about December 6, 2012, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution from using woodworking tools that were powered by damaged cords that lacked strain relief at the above job site.    3 Instances:     A. 110 VAC power cord on a Delta Sidekick Miter Saw that had a plug that lacked strain relief.    B. 220 VAC power cords that supplied power a Gannomat Pro Line 50 Boring Machine and a Grizzly dust collector were wrapped around steel structural members.    C. 110 VAC Ventamatic floor fan that lacked a grommet, strain relief.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made.    On or about December 6, 2012, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazard from using defective 110 VAC power and extension cords that powered woodworking tools that had not been removed from service at the above job site.    5 instances:     A. Porter Cable Sander Model M362 had a spliced cord and plug was lacking a ground pin.   110 VAC.     B. Delta Sidekick Miter Saw: Damaged cord was lacking strain relief at the plug. 110 VAC.    C. Grizzly Dust Collector and the Gannomat Pro Line 50 Boring Machine were lacking strain relief, were powered by 220 VAC power cords that were suspended and wrapped around steel structural members.    D. Ventamatic floor fan: Cord was lacking a strain relief grommet and the insulation jacket had been damaged. 110 VAC.    E. King of Fans Model HV-20E: Plug was lacking a ground pin. 110 VAC.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor:    On or about December 6, 2012, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazard from using a 110 VAC portable fan whose plug was lacking a grounding pin at the above job site.    On or about February 21, 2013, an employee was exposed to shock and electrocution hazard from using a 110 VAC Porter Cable Sander whose plug was lacking a grounding pin at the above job site.    2 Instances:  A.  King of Fans Model HV-20E.  B.  Porter Cable Sander Model M362.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    On or about December 6, 2012, the employer had not been developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication Program for employees using hazardous chemicals such as lacquer thinners and contact cement at a woodworking facility at the above job site.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    On or about December 6, 2012, the employer did not provide material safety data sheets to employees who were using hazardous chemicals such lacquer thinners and contact cement at a woodworking facility at the above job site.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about December 6, 2012, the employer did not provide material safety data sheets to employees who were using hazardous chemicals such lacquer thinners and contact cement at a woodworking facility at the above job site.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.    On or about December 6, 2012, the Company did not keep OSHA 300 Logs of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, or equivalent forms for calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2012 at the above job site.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about December 6, 2012, at the above job site, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards by being in the general area where a powered industrial truck had been operated by an operator whose certification had expired and had not been evaluated.