OSHA Inspection: FABTEC MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Jul 22, 2013

Abate by

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    (a) Facility Wide -  The employer did not ensure that each fork lift truck operator had successfully completed training consisting of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the opeartor's performance in the workplace.     In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 22, 2013

Abate by

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, and flying chips:      (a)  Shop Area - The Poreba lathe was operated without the enclosure guard for the rotating chuck and a chip guard to contain flying chips or sparks.     (b) Shop Area - The 20/120 Standard Modern Lathe was operated without the enclosure guard for the rotating chuck and a chip guard to contatin flying chips or sparks.     In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 22, 2013

Abate by

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    (a) Shop Area - The Rigid circular handfed table ripsaw was not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed the blade above the table.      In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 22, 2013

Abate by

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): The employer did not ensure that the non-working portion of the band saw blade was enclosed or guarded:    (a) Shop Area - The non-working portion of the Work-A-Matic vertical band saw blade was not enclosed or guarded.    In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 22, 2013

Abate by

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    (a) Shop Area - The Challenger abrasive wheel pedestal grinding machine did not have safety guards which covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.     In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 22, 2013

Abate by

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:      (a) Shop Area - The Challenger abrasive wheel pedestal grinding machine was used with out a work rest.      In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 22, 2013

Abate by

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    (a) Shop Area - The Challenger abrasive wheel pedestal grinding machine did not have an adjustable tongue guard.       In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 22, 2013

Abate by

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    (a)  Shop Area - The Universal Boring Machine had exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven feet or less from the floor that was not protected by a stationary casing or by a trough which enclosed the sides and top or sides and bottom of the shafting.    (b) Shop Area - The Giddings & Lewis Machine Tool Co boring machine had exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven feet or less from the floor that was not protected by a stationary casing or by a trough which enclosed the sides and top or sides and bottom of the shafting.      In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 22, 2013

Abate by

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 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):    (a) Shop Area - The Rigid circular table saw had pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor that were not guarded.    (b) Shop Area - The Work-A-Matic vertical bandsaw had pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor that were not guarded.    (c) Shop Area- The Key Seater had pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor that were not guarded.    (d) Shop Area - The Kent USA milling machine had pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor that were not guarded.    (e) Shop Area - The Shizuoka milling machine (239) had pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor that were not guarded.        In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 22, 2013

Abate by

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:      (a) Shop Area - The Shizouka Milling machine (239) had horizontal belts seven feet or less from the floor level which were not guarded.    (b) Shop Area- The Key Seater had horizontal belts which were not enclosed by guards.     In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 22, 2013

Abate by

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)    (a) Shop Area - The Rigid circular table saw had an inclined belt which was not enclosed by a guard.    (b) Shop Area - The Work-A-Matic vertical bandsaw had an inclined belt which was not enclosed by a guard.    (c) Shop Area- The Key Seater had inclined belts which were not enclosed by guards.        In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.