OSHA Inspection: SWEETWATER MACHINE AND WELDING INC.

Issued

2014-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

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:    On or about August 2, 2013 in the machine shop employees were exposed to nip points when the work rests on the Queen City Tool bench grinder were out of adjustment.

Issued

2014-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(4): The angular exposure on the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard used on portable grinding machine(s) exceeded 180 degrees:   On or about August 2, 2013 in the machine shop employees were exposed to struck by hazards from shrapnel while using a hand grinder which had the guard removed.

Issued

2014-01-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  On or about August 2, 2013 in the machine shop area employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when the flexible conduit was broken open on the 16 inch American Tool Works horizontal lathe.