OSHA Inspection: STUART PAINT AND SUPPLY, INC.

Issued

Jun 4, 2013

Abate by

Jun 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 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:    a. On or about April 10, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught-by hazard while working with a drill press (Ellis Model No. 8500) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.

Issued

Jun 4, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):  Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:   a. On or about April 10, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard while working with a drill press (Ellis Model No. 8500) that was not anchored.

Issued

Jun 4, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(3): Radial saw(s) were not provided with an adjustable stop to prevent the forward travel of the blade beyond the position necessary to complete the cut in repetitive operations:  a. On or about May 10, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught-by hazard while working with a radial saw (Delta Industrial, Serial No. 06E13652) that was not adjusted to limit its forward travel.

Issued

Jun 4, 2013

Abate by

Jun 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 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.  On or about May 10, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while using compressed air with pressure ranging between 50 to 70 psi for cleaning.

Issued

Jun 4, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):   a.  On or about April 10, 2013, at the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught-by hazard while working with an angle grinder (Milwaukee Serial #B71AD1040045) that lacked a guard.

Issued

Jun 4, 2013

Abate by

Jun 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a.  On or about April 10, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working in close proximity of a fan (Maxx Air Circulator, Model 370-1035), which lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug.    b.  On or about April 10, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working in close proximity of a fan and/or energizing a fan (Maxx Air Circulator, Model BF42BD), which lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug.    c.  On or about May 10, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working in close proximity of a fan and/or energizing a fan (Maxx Air Circulator, Model BF42BD), which lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug.

Issued

Jun 4, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   a.  On or about April 10, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an oxygen cylinder was observed being stored without valve protection caps.