OSHA Inspection: TIDLAND CORPORATION

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2625.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    Instance a. Site - On or about March 18, 2013, the gray single-wheel bench grinder's spindle end, nut and flange was not guarded.     Instance b. Site - On or about March 18, 2013, the unused portion of the horizontal blade on the W.F Wells & Sons (model L) 9 inch metal band saw was not guarded.    Instance c. Site - On or about March 18, 2013, the gray Craftsman (BS) bandsaw blade was not guarded.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2625.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a. Site - The Baldor (model grinder-buffer S/N G7-390-385) bench grinder tool rest was adjusted to 1.5 inches.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2625.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a. Site - On or about March 18, 2013, tongue guarding was not provided on the Baldor (model grinder-buffer S/N G7-390-385) bench grinder.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a. Site - On or about March 18, 2013, the Ace Hardware multiple electrical outlet device in use was not designed for commercial or industrial use.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2625.00 Reduced

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. Site - Compressed air utilized for cleaning purposes at employees workstations was at 100 PSI.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $48400.00 · Current $36300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips:    Instance a.  Hwacheon Machinery Co. LTD (Model HL-460 S/N 228320) Lathe machine - Employees operating the lathe were not protected from flying chips and rotating parts.       Instance b.  Lathe Polisher machine - Employees operating the lathe were not protected from flying chips and rotating parts.      Instance c.  Yamazaki metals Lathe (L7) - Employees operating the lathe were not protected from rotating parts.      Instance d.  Whacheon Machinery Co. LTD (model 520 2000) metals Lathe - Employees operating the lathe were not protected from rotating parts.    Instance e.  Moriseiki metal (model MS-1250) (L4) metals Lathe - Employees operating the lathe were not protected from rotating parts.    Instance f.  Hwhacheon Machinery Co. LTD (HL 18X59 L-10) metals Lathe - Employees operating the lathe were not protected from rotating parts.    Instance g.  Regal LeBlond (U-54) metals Lathe - Employees operating the lathe were not protected from rotating parts.    Instance h.  Whacheon 32120 (S/N 5H404) (L-15) metals Lathe - Employees operating the lathe were not protected from rotating parts.    Instance i.  Poreba (42-480) (L12) metals Lathe - Employees operating the lathe were not protected from rotating parts.    Delete Instance "J"    Instance k.  Whacheon Machinery Co. LTD (model 435-1500 S/N 8803-07) metals Lathe - Employees operating the lathe were not protected from rotating parts.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    Instance a. Site - On or about March 18, 2013, the electrical panel box in the maintenance department was blocked and not made accessible during emergency events.     Instance b. Site - On or about March 18, 2013, the electrical disconnect (L-16) was blocked and not made accessible during emergency events.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers which were mounted, located, and identified, so as to be readily accessible for emplooyee use:   a. Site - On or about March 18, 2013, the fire extinguisher was blocked by storage and not made available in case of fire.