OSHA Inspection: TEXAS SCREW PRODUCTS

Issued

Dec 21, 2012

Abate by

Jan 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards:    The employer does not protect employees from foot injuries.  This violation was observed on or about December 4, 2012, in the warehouse where employees were exposed to a crushed by hazard transporting various product through the warehouse without foot protection.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are protected from foot injuries.

Issued

Dec 21, 2012

Abate by

Jan 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $1,000 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.    The employer does not guard machines to protect the operator and other employees from hazards.     a. This violation was observed on or about December 4, 2012, in the staging area where employees are exposed to a struck-by and caught-in hazard when operating and walking by a FOX SLP turntable wrapper that was not guarded.    a. This violation was observed on or about December 4, 2012, in the shipping area where employees are exposed to a struck-by and caught-in hazard when operating and walking by a Lantech Stretch Wrapper that was not guarded.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that guards are installed on all machines to protect employees.

Issued

Dec 21, 2012

Abate by

Jan 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i):  Temporary electrical power and lighting installations rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C) of this paragraph.    The employer does not ensure that temporary wiring is not used for reasons other than during remodeling, maintenance , and repair; for experimental and development work; and decorative lighting.  This violation was observed on or about December 4, 2012, in the warehouse where extension cords are being used to supply power to equipment on a permanent basis.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that temporary wiring methods are not being used on a permanent basis.