OSHA Inspection: HOUSTON PRECISION FASTENER, LLC

Issued

2013-06-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 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:     The employer does not ensure that the work rests on grinding machinery is adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eight inch.  This violation was observed on or about June 17, 2013, in Building 4923-B where employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when using a Westward 8-inch bench grinder to sharpen tools with a work rest greater than 1/8 inch from the abrasive wheel.     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 the work rests on grinding machinery is adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eight inch.