OSHA Inspection: K & N MOTORCYCLES CORPORATION

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. a.  Near the rear of the shop the electrical cord providing power to the Delta bench type grinder was not firmly attached to the electrical connection of the grinder to ensure that any strain and/or pull would be transmitted directly to the interior of the unit. Employees were exposed to a shock hazard. b.  Near the rear of the shop the electrical cord providing power to the Delta bench type grinder did not have the male plug firmly attached to ensure that any strain and/or pull would be transmitted directly to the interior of the plug. Employees were exposed to a shock hazard. c.  In the shop at work station number three (3) a black AWG 14/3 extension cord did not have the male plug firmly attached to ensure that any strain and/or pull would be transmitted directly to the interior of the plug. Employees were exposed to a shock hazard.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical. In the shop a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) was not available for Battery Electrolyte (Acid) and Zep Choke and Carberator Cleaner.