HAMDEN, CT —
OSHA Inspection: MOON CUTTER CO. INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of MOON CUTTER CO. INC. in 2969 STATE STREET, HAMDEN, CT 06517 (NAICS 333515). OSHA activity number 338414444.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- MOON CUTTER CO. INC.
- Site address
- 2969 STATE STREET
- City
- HAMDEN
- State
- CT
- ZIP
- 06517
- Mailing
- 2969 STATE STREET, HAMDEN, CT 06517
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 333515
- Employees
- 26
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.101 B
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6. Heat Treating Room: Two portable propane cylinders, used as fuel, were not secured to prevent them from falling and sustaining physical damage.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1750
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.215 A01
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s). Heat Treating Room: The Stanley Ball pedestal grinder was not equipped with a safety guard to cover the spindle end, nut and flange projection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work. Heat Treating Room : The Stanley Ball pedestal grinding machine did not have a work rest to support grinding work.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. Heat Treating Room: The Stanley Ball pedestal grinder did not have an adjustable tongue guard for the abrasive wheel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 C04 I
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft. Heat Treating Room: The unguarded projecting shaft end of the abrasive wire wheel (on the left side) of the Stanley Ball pedestal grinder was not presented with a smooth edge and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.1030 C01 I
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure. Jobsite: The employer did not develop and implement a written exposure control plan for the employees who are exposed to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials when rendering first aid, CPR and/or other medical assistance.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1050
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.157 E02
- Issued
- May 31, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly. Heat Treating Room - Portable fire extinguishers located throughout the production area were not visually inspected on a monthly basis.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — 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 338414444.
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