OSHA Inspection: SWISSAERO, INC.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:   a.) Production Area - On or about March 1, 2013, employees were potentially exposed to flying fragments in the event of an abrasive wheel wheel failure.  The abrasive wheel on the DeWalt DW758 bench grinder was not used and maintained in a safe manner.  Employees were using the grinder improperly by, among other methods, side grinding, causing furrows to develop on the abrasive wheel.  The wheel was in need of proper dressing.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): The employer did not ensure that all offhand grinding machines were equipped with work rests  used to support the work.    a.) Production Area - On or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, Company employees utilized the DeWalt DW758 8-inch abrasive wheel bench grinder which was not equipped with a work rest.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The employer did not ensure that the safety guards of the types described in Subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, where the operator stands in front of the opening, were constructed so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel.  a.) Production Area - On or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, Company employees utilized the DW758 8-inch abrasive wheel bench grinder which was lacking a tongue guard.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding was provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts and moving parts.    A.) Production Area - On or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, Company employees were exposed to the spindle end nut on the buffing wheel side of the DW758 8-inch abrasive wheel bench grinder due to a lack of safety guards.   B.) Production Area - On or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, Company employees were exposed to the unused portion of the saw blade on the Do-All Model C-916 Horizontal Band Saw.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

1910.212(b) - Employer did not ensure that machines designed for a fixed location were securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.   a.) Production Area - The DeWalt 8-inch Bench Grinder was held onto a workbench with a C-clamp.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) - the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.   a.) Production Area - On or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, company employees operating equipment including, but not limited to CNC machines, abrasive grinders and saws worked with and around substances including but not limited to, oils and lubricants.  The Company had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication Program.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) - the employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.   a.) Production Area - On or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, company employees operating equipment including, but not limited to CNC machines, abrasive grinders and saws worked with and around substances including but not limited to, oils and lubricants.  The Company had not conducted Hazard Communication training with company employees.