OSHA Inspection: MAXWELL MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(p)(3): Disk sanding machine(s) were not provided with guard(s) or hood(s) so arranged as to enclose the revolving disk, except for that portion of the disk above the table:   On or about July 29, 2013, the Enco Belt Sander Grinder in the maintenance shop was missing the nip point guards, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in rotating parts.

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  On or about July 29, 2013, the Delta, bench-mounted grinder was not equipped with a work rest, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in rotating parts.

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): 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 July 29, 2013, the Delta, bench-mounted grinder was not equipped with a tongue guard, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in rotating parts.

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  On or about July 29, 2013, each branch circuit in the breaker panel was not labeled to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a:  Breaker panel B, 240 volts manufactured by I-Line, located in the facility was not labeled.    b:  Breaker panel K, 240 volts manufactured by Siemens, located in the break room was not labeled.    c:  Breaker panel H1, 240 volts manufactured by Siemens, located next to the office entrance was not labeled.    d:  Breaker panel L, 240 volts manufactured by Siemens, located in the maintenance shop was not labeled.

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On or about July 29, 2013, breaker panels were blocked and inaccessible at the facility:      a:  Breaker panel L, 240 volts manufactured by Siemens, located in the maintenance shop was blocked by parts and debris.   b:  The breaker panel, voltage and manufacturer unknown, in the maintenance storage area was blocked by a storage rack.

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a:  Breaker panel B, 240 volts manufactured by I-Line, located in the facility had unused openings.     b:  Breaker panel K, 240 volts manufactured by Siemens, located in the break room had unused openings.     c:  Breaker panel H1, 240 volts manufactured by Siemens, located next to the office entrance had unused openings.     d:  Breaker panel L, 240 volts manufactured by Siemens, located in the maintenance shop had unused openings.

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   On or about July 29, 2013, A 110 volt junction box in the maintenance area behind the chop saw was missing its cover.  Sawdust from the saw was found in and on top of the box, exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about July 29, 2013, flexible cords were used as permanent wiring, exposing employees to electrical and burn hazards.    a:  A wireless router in the maintenance shop was powered permanently by an extension cord.  The router was kept on top of the office in the maintenance shop.    b:  A flexible cord was cut and used to power a receptacle box near the office in the warehouse

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:   On or about July 29, 2013, the flexible cord powering the Enco Sander Grinder was not used in a continuous length, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  The cord had been repaired with a splice.

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about July 29, 2013, the flexible cords in the facility showed signs of strain, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.    a:  The Miller Syncrowave 250 arc welder had exposed wiring where the flexible cord met the plug.    b:  The Enco Belt Sander Grinder model 163-4700  had exposed wiring where the flexible cord met the plug.