OSHA Inspection: HANGER, INC.

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $3,400

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:  a) At the Machine Room, on or about and at times prior to February 21, 2013, employees were working on a buffing wheel and a belt sander which had projecting and rotating shafts that were unguarded, exposing employees to caught-in hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)At the Machine Room, on or about and at times prior to February 21, 2013, employees who operated or worked near a buffing wheel and a belt sander that had an electric motor with unguarded pulleys, exposing employees to entanglement hazards.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).  a) At the Machine Room, on or about and at times prior to February 21, 2013, employees who operated or worked near a buffing wheel and a belt sander that had an electric motor with an unguarded vertical belt, exposing employees to entanglement hazards.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

May 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):   Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) At the Modification Room, on or about and at times prior to, February 22, 2013, a 110 volt electrical duplex receptacle outlet did not have a faceplate, exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

May 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):  Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) At the Machine Room, on or about and at times prior to February 21, 2013, the end of the cord leading to the electrical switch that was used to provide power to the variable speed floor carver was missing the strain relief, exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jul 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $850 · Current $850

Hazardous substances 2460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to February 22, 2013, the employer did not implement a written Respiratory Protection Program for employees that were required to wear filtering face piece respirators (dust masks) during sanding and grinding on thermoplastics and foam and for employees that were provided with half mask respirators during adhesives application and the lamination of sockets, exposing employees to respiratory irritation and dermatitis.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.