OSHA Inspection: TELKIN SHEET METAL INC.

Issued

2013-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The  point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded.    The employer does not guard all the rotating parts of machines whose operation exposes employees to injury.  This violation occurred on or about May 30, 2013, in the fabrication area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Craftsman 15 inch drill press without a point of operation guard.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all machines that have exposed rotating parts are guarded.

Issued

2013-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.   The employer does not ensure that unused openings in electrical cabinets were fitted with knockouts.  This violation occurred on or about May 30, 2013, on an electrical panel in the fabrication area where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when unused openings were not effectively closed.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure the cabinets and fittings are effectively closed.