LAWRENCEVILLE, GA ·
OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN CRAFTSMEN ASSOCIATES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of SOUTHERN CRAFTSMEN ASSOCIATES, INC. in 420 HOSEA ROAD, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046 (NAICS 321918). OSHA activity number 338914526.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SOUTHERN CRAFTSMEN ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Site address
- 420 HOSEA ROAD
- City
- LAWRENCEVILLE
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30046
- Mailing
- 420 HOSEA ROAD, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 321918
- Employees
- 13
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
10 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C01
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2013
- Abate by
- Aug 30, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure and employee training to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated, and rendered inoperative in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4): On or about February 19, 2013, in the shop production area: a) Two employees performing millwork were exposed to amputation hazards while changing saw blades on the Grizzly 12" Table saw when the employer did not have a program developed and implemented that informed the employees how to recognize and minimize lockout tagout/hazards. b) One employee performing millwork was exposed to amputation hazards while changing blades on the Edge bander when the employer did not have a program developed and implemented that informed the employees how to recognize and minimize lockout/tagout hazards.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2000
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by unguarded saw(s): On or about February 19, 2013, in the shop production area: Four employees performing millwork were exposed to an amputation hazard when they used the Delta 10" Compound Miter saw without a blade guard.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.213 D01
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,600 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut: On or about February 19, 2013, in the shop production area: a) Four employees performing millwork were exposed to an amputation hazard while using a Grizzly 12" table saw without a blade guard.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1600
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,600 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: On or about February 19, 2013, in the shop production area: Four employees performing millwork were exposed to electric shock and electrocution hazard while they used the Edge bander when the employer spliced the power cord for the Grizzly dust collector to a metal junction box and cord that was designed to be mounted to the wall.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1600
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: On or about February 19, 2013, in the shop production area: a) Employees performing millwork were exposed to an electric shock hazard while using the Grizzly Dust collector when a flexible cord was spliced to a junction box and the control box of the machine. b) Employees performing millwork were exposed to an electric shock hazard when flexible cord was connected to the 120-volt, 3-phase electrical panel #3 as permanent wiring.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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: On or about February 19, 2013, in the shop production area: a) Employees performing millwork were exposed to an electric shock hazard when they used the 115 volt, 17 amp, Kreg machine that had strain relief damage on the pedal cord leading into the machine and the end leading to the pedal. b) Employees performing millwork were exposed to an electric shock hazard when they used the Grizzly dust collector connected to the edge bander that had strain relief damage to the end of the power cord leading into the control box and the end of the cord spliced into a metal junction box.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: On or about February 19, 2013, in the shop production area: a) Employees performing millwork were exposed to electric shock and electrocution hazards while working with and around equipment placed in front of a 120-volt, 3-phase electrical panel #3 that had missing circuit breakers and blanks. b) Employees performing millwork were exposed to electric shock and electrocution hazards while working with electrical powered equipment placed in front of electrical panel #3 that had a missing punch-out exposing the wiring of the electrical panel.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: On or about February 19, 2013, in the shop production: a) Employees performing millwork were exposed to electric shock and electrocution hazards while picking up cabinet materials stored in front of an uncovered 110-volt receptacle with exposed wires. b) Employees performing millwork were exposed to electric shock and electrocution hazards while using the 115-volt, 17-amp Kreg machine with a damaged cover exposing the wires.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.305 D02
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and/or were not dead front: On or about February 19, 2013, in the storage area outside of the paint booth. Employees performing millwork were exposed to electrical shock and electrocution hazards while storing equipment in front of the 120-volt, 3-phase electrical panel that was missing the dead front.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $2000
1904.4 A
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2013
- Abate by
- Aug 2, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $400 · Current $400
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent. On or about February 9, 2013, in the shop production area: An employee received stitches due to a laceration of his ring and third finger operating an unguarded table saw. The employer did not record the injury resulting in medical treatment beyond first aid on an OSHA 300 or equivalent form.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $400
- · Z (O) $400
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