OSHA Inspection: AO MANUFACTURING, LLC

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Feb 26, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    The employer does not ensure that the work rests on all offhand grinding machines are adjusted with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent employee injury. This violation was observed on or about February 11, 2013, in the fabrication area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a DeWalt DW758 bench grinder without adjusting the work rest to a maximum opening of one-eighth inch between the rest and the wheel.    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 all abrasive wheel machinery are used and maintained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.215.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Mar 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    The employer does not ensure that employees required to operate forklifts are trained and evaluated to ensure they can operate them safely. This violation occurred on or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the facility were required to operate forklifts while moving material without having been trained and evaluated to ensure they could do so safely.    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 they provide the employees training consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.