OSHA Inspection: DENNY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Dec 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:   a) Art Department: On or about July 10, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure eyewash stations were in each work area which exposed employees to burns and other eye injuries.

Issued

Dec 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) Hyster 60 Forklift: On or about July 10, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not request and ensure the manufactuer's written approval was received before allowing the use of the fork mounted carpet pole attachment which exposed forklift operators and other employees to injuries associated with forklift instability and/or tipping.

Issued

Dec 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  a) Hyster 60 Forklift: On or about July 10, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the forklift an updated placard was posted for the fork mounted carpet pole attachment which exposed forklift operators and other employees to injuries associated with forklift instability and/or tipping.

Issued

Dec 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded:  (a) Band saw in Scenic Design/Foam:  On July 10, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the unused portion of the Delta bandsaw was enclosed or guarded, except for the working portion between the bottom of the guide rolls and the table exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Dec 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(p)(4): The unused run of the sanding belt was not guarded against accidental contact:  a) Jet Edge Horizontal/Vertical Sander: On or about July 11, 2013 and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that a guard was used which exposed employees to abrasions.

Issued

Dec 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  a) Edge Horizontal/Vertical Sander located in the woodshop: On or about July 10, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the cover for the electrical enclosure was installed which exposed employees to electrical shock.

Issued

Dec 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition:   a) Komatsu Forklift: On or about July 10, 2013, the employer did not ensure the data on the nameplates was legible and available prior to and during lifts which exposed employees to forklift related hazards associated with overloading.

Issued

Dec 9, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  a) Forklifts: On or about July 10, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure refresher training was provided to each operator at least once every three years which exposed forklift operators and employees to forklift related hazards associated with forklifts.