OSHA Inspection: SAFE AIR OF ILLINOIS, INC.

Issued

Sep 4, 2013

Abate by

Oct 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. The railing shall be provided with a toeboard wherever, beneath the open sides,  a. Loading Dock- On or about July 22, 2013, employees were required to perform work on unguarded elevated surface that was more than four (4) feet in height. Thereby exposing employees to elevated fall hazard(s).

Issued

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheels. Flywheels located so that any part is seven (7) feet or less above floor or platform shall be guarded in accordance with the requirements of this subparagraph:  a. Ground Floor, Shutter Department- On or about July 22, 2013, employees were required to perform work on an unguarded punch press machine with exposed Flywheel. Thereby exposing employees to caught in, caught on, and amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(ii): A red color stop control shall be provided with the clutch/brake control system. Momentary operation of the stop control shall immediately deactivate the clutch and apply the brake. The stop control shall override any other control, and reactuation of the clutch shall require use of the operating (tripping) means which has been selected.  a. Ground Floor, Machine Department- On or about July 22, 2013, employees were required to perform task(s) utilizing a mechanical punch press machine that did not have a functioning emergency stop button. Thereby exposing employees to amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Sep 4, 2013

Abate by

Oct 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Polarity of connections. No grounded conductor may be attached to any terminal or lead so as to reverse designated polarity.  a. First Floor, Loading Dock - On or about July  23, 2013, employees were required to use a dual electrical outlet with reversed and open ground polarity at workstation thereby; exposing employees to shock, electrocution and fire hazard(s).

Issued

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  a. First Floor, Machine Department- On or about July 22, 2013, employees were required to use outlet(s) with uncovered openings. Wires inside of exposed outlet were live. Thereby exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazard(s).

Issued

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.  a. Gound Floor, Machine Department- On or about July 22, 2013, employees had access to electrical outlet box with exposed conductors (wires) that were not effectively closed. Thereby exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazard(s).

Issued

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a. Ground Floor, Welding area, southern end of production plant- On or about July 22, 2013 employees were exposed to contact with exposed (live) electrical wiring that had worn away from the base of disconnect box.

Issued

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles may have no live parts normally exposed to employee contact. However, rosettes and cleat-type lampholders and receptacles located at least 2.44 m (8.0 ft) above the floor may have exposed terminals.  a. Ground Floor, Machine Department- On or about July 13, 2013, employees had access to exposed wires inside of suspended and dangling light fixture(s) that were separated from their housing unit(s). Thereby exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazard.

Issued

Sep 4, 2013

Abate by

Oct 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(3)(i): Appliances may have no live parts normally exposed to contact other than parts functioning as open-resistance heating elements, such as the heating elements of a toaster, which are necessarily exposed.  a. Machine Shop- On or about July 22, 2013, Employees were exposed to (live) electrical wires on the rear of an upright industrial  floor fan that was positioned in front of pressbrake machine. Thereby exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazard(s).

Issued

Sep 4, 2013

Abate by

Oct 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): To facilitate cleaning, every floor, working place, and passageway shall be kept free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, or loose boards.  a. Parking Lot, Loading Dock Area - On or about July 23, 2013, employees were required to walk through and across a passageway approximately 12'W X 15'L that had multiple potholes. The most severe depth of one of those potholes was four (4) inches deep. Thereby exposing employees to slip, trip, and fall hazard(s).

Issued

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.  a. On or about July 22, 2013, employees were required to operate a Powered Industrial Vehicle, (forklift) that was missing a back-up light (red lense) cover. Thereby exposing other employees working in the same area to struck by hazard(s).