OSHA Inspection: POCONO SCREEN SUPPLY

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1275.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1):   The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut:  a) Wood Shop: Delta radial arm saws (2) were not equipped with right side lower blade guards. A radial arm saw was being operated with the left side blade guard being held open with a bungee cord, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(m)(1):   Cutting heads of wood shaper(s) were not enclosed with a cage or adjustable guard so designed so as to keep the operator's hand away from the cutting edge:  a) Screen Area: The cutting head on the shaper, used to trim the glue edge of the wooden frames, was not enclosed with a cage or adjustible guard, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(p)(2):   Drum sanding machine(s) did not have exhaust hood(s) (or other guard, if no exhaust system(s) were required), so arranged as to enclose the revolving drum, except for that portion of the drum above the table: a) Drum Sanding Area: There were two openings in the top guard of the RBI sander exposing the drum sander to contact, as observed on or about March 14, 2013. Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Cleanliness around working machinery was not maintained to prevent fire hazards and ensure the effective functioning of guards:  a) Wood shop and drum sanding area: There were large quantities of wood dust near the down draft table, drum sander and radial arm saws creating a fire hazard, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1275.00 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):  a) Storage Area: The dead front cover of the electrical panel board was missing exposing the energized conductors to contact, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity:  a) Gluing Area: The electrical receptacle was reverse polarity, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and were not kept in their designated place at all times except during use:  a) Wood Shop: A fire extinguisher was not kept in its designated place in that it was located on the floor between between the wood shaper and a pallet of lumber, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  b) Gluing Area: A fire extinguisher was not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a) Drum Sanding Area: A compressed air wand was not equipped with a safety tip to reduce compressed air to less than 30 PSI, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Wood Shop: Flexible cords were being used to supply power to overhead light fixtures in the restroom and near the Delta radial are saw, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  b) Storage Area: Flexible cords were being used to supply power to overhead light fixtures in the restroom and at various locations in the area, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Wood Shop: The power cord to the Delta radial arm saw was not equipped with strain relief, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  b) Wood Shop: The power cord to the Grizzly wood shaper was not equipped with strain relief, as observed on or about March 14, 2013.  Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Wood Shop, Gluing Area and Screen Area: The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for chemicals used at the facility, on or about March 14, 2013.  Abatement Certification Required.