OSHA Inspection: AMARILLO CUSTOM BOX COMPANY

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to unexpected start-up hazards in that the employer did not develop and implement energy control procedures including the following, but not limited to:    a) 50 inch Hooper Press - Serial #WWSG2P911E.    b) 50 inch Press Greene Line Stacker - Serial #1177A2.    c) 50 inch Stanley Flexo - Serial #W6107.    d) 50 inch Koopers Counter Ejector - Serial #1177A2.    e) 35 inch Bostich Flexo - Serial #7879.    f) 35 inch Flexo Printech Counter Ejector - Serial #128.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1071.00 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:    On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that a drill press was anchored to the floor.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 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:    On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the work rest on the bench grinders were adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch.    a) DeWalt 6" bench grinder, 3450 RPM, 120VAC, 80HZ, Serial #201139-YL-61640, Type 1.    b) Central Machinery 10" bench grinder, 110 volts, 47 amps, 1750 RPM.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure the bench grinders tongue guard were adjustment to the wheel did not exceed one fourth inch.    a) DeWalt 6" bench grinder, 3550 RPM, 120VAC, 80 HZ, serial #201139-YL-61640    b) Central Machinery 10" bench grinder, 1750 RPM, 110 volts, 47 amps.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to caught-in-between hazards in that the employer did not guard a pulley.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts shall be enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.     On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to caught-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that a vertical and incline belt was enclosed by a guard.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, such as damaged electrical insulation:    On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to electric hazards in that the employer did not ensure that a flexible cord on a angle grinder insulation was without damage.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): Work space was less than 30 inches wide in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less:    On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to electric hazards in that the employer did not ensure that work space in front of electric panel boxes was not less that 30 inches.    a) General Electric General Duty 480 volts main fire alarm, 480 volts.    b) Fire alarm box in the warehouse, 240 volts.    c) General Electric panel box, the shutoff for the main fire alarm, 480 volts.    d) General Electric panel box, the main shutoff for the fire alarm box, 240 volts.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1071.00 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:    On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that the ground prong was missing from the flexible cord of a Lasko fan.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate:  On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that a load limit was posted on platforms used for storage.  a) Platform used to store old parts and machinery.  b) Platform above the maintenance shop

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the nameplate on a Nissan forklift was legible.