LEWISTON, ME —
OSHA Inspection: NEOKRAFT SIGNS, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of NEOKRAFT SIGNS, INC. in 686 MAIN STREET, LEWISTON, ME 04240 (NAICS 339950). OSHA activity number 338760036.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- NEOKRAFT SIGNS, INC.
- Site address
- 686 MAIN STREET
- City
- LEWISTON
- State
- ME
- ZIP
- 04240
- Mailing
- 686 MAIN STREET, LEWISTON, ME 04240
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- 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
- 339950
- Employees
- 27
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 D01
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 11, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $2,310 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate. Small Parts Stock Room - The small parts stock room, located above a work area, was not marked to indicate its load rating.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2310
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.106 E02 II B
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,850 · Current $2,887 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b): The quantity of liquid that was located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet exceeded 120 gallons of Class IB, IC, II or III liguids in containers: At the facility - Outside of the storage room there were over 200 gallons of Class 1B materials being stored.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2887
- — Z (S) $3850
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $2,310 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operators and other employees from hazards created by ingoing nip points: Front Shop - The guide roll nip point was not guarded on the band saw.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2310
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 11, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,850 · Current $2,887 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): Metal Shop - The lower portion of the blade of the radial arm saw was not guarded to protect employees from coming into contact with it.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2887
- — Z (S) $3850
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $2,310 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: Metal Shop - The 7" Dayton bench ginder did not have tongue guards so the distance between the abrasive wheel and the peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2310
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 28, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,850 · Current $2,887 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour: Metal Shop - Oxygen and propane tanks were stored together without being separated by a noncombustible fire resistant barrier or by 20 feet.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2887
- — Z (S) $3850
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: Metal Shop - A portable fire extinguisher was blocked by hoses from a pressure washer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.178 L04 III
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years: At the Facility - An evaluation of powered industrial truck operators' performances had last been conducted approximately five years ago.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.178 L06
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): At the Facility - The employer had not certified that each operator of powered industrial vehicles had been evaluated every three years.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
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