OSHA Inspection: CODY BUILDERS SUPPLY

Issued

Apr 11, 2013

Abate by

Apr 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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. On or about February 19, 2013, employees were using a drill press without a guard to fabricate metal parts, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the rotating drill bit.

Issued

Apr 11, 2013

Abate by

Apr 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  On or about February 19, 2013, employees were using a damaged outlet box to power shop tools in the area, exposing employees the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

Apr 11, 2013

Abate by

May 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  On or about February 19, 2013,  the employer did not select, and ensure employees use eye and face protection appropriate for the hazard while welding, brazing, and grinding, exposing employees to the hazards of  being struck in the eye and face by flyng objects, sparks and the like. Eys protection selection was based on employee preference rather than suitability to protect against specific hazards.   Note: The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall: 1. Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment; 2. Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee; and, 3. Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.