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OSHA Inspection: HARDING METALS, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of HARDING METALS, INC. in 42 HARDING DR., NORTHWOOD, NH 03261 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 338919616.

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Site address
42 HARDING DR.
City
NORTHWOOD
State
NH
ZIP
03261
Mailing
42 HARDING DR., NORTHWOOD, NH 03261
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423930
Employees
44
Ownership type
A

6 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.23 C01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 12, 2013
Abate by
Mar 18, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):  Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:      a. Site - Standard handrails were not provided on the second story mezzanine storage area.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1750
  • — Z (S) $3500

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 12, 2013
Abate by
Mar 18, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall hazards.    a. Site - The side rails of the access ladder did not extend at least 3 feet beyond the surface access.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.151 C

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 12, 2013
Abate by
Mar 18, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    Instance a. Main Building - The employer did not provide an adequate eyewash station.     Instance b. Old Incinerator Building - The employer did not provide an adequate eyewash station.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1750
  • — Z (S) $3500

1910.178 P01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 12, 2013
Abate by
Mar 18, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:    Instance a. Site - The Hyster (model H60FT S/N L177B18632E) forklift's backup warning alarm was not working.     Instance b. Site - The Hyster (model H60FT S/N L177007039J) forklift's backup warning alarm was not working.     Instance c. Site - The Hyster (model H60XM S/N H177B14727W) forklift's backup warning alarm was not working.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1750
  • — Z (S) $3500

1910.303 G01 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 12, 2013
Abate by
Mar 18, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i):  Work space was less than 30 inches wide in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less:    a. Site - The electrical disconnect for the ("Spinner"/ "Chip Ringer" model STT 57902400) machine was blocked by storage and other debris.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.303 G02 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 12, 2013
Abate by
Mar 18, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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):    a. Site - Live electrical parts were not guarded to prevent accidental contact.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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