KANSAS CITY, MO ·
OSHA Inspection: ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALITIES, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALITIES, INC. in 1235 SALINE STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO 64116 (NAICS 321911). OSHA activity number 339330458.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALITIES, INC.
- Site address
- 1235 SALINE STREET
- City
- KANSAS CITY
- State
- MO
- ZIP
- 64116
- Mailing
- 1235 SALINE STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321911
- Employees
- 20
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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, flying chips and sparks: (a) On August 13, 2013, employees were exposed to point of operation from the vertical drilling machine, in that the drill bit was not covered or guarded to prevent rotating parts or flying chips/sparks from contacting the operator.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1400
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.253 B02 II
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons: (a) Near CNC Office: Employees were exposed to an propane cylinder that was not chained or stored properly.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.303 B01 IV
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, such as damaged electrical insulation: (a) On August 13, 2013, at the Architectural Specialities Facility, employees were exposed to serious injuries due to electrical shock, fire, or burns, in that the Milwaukee portable grinder had damaged or missing outer insulation, abrasions. Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space required by this standard was being used for storage. (a) On August 13, 2013, at the Architectural Specialities facility located at 1235 Saline Street - Kansas City, MO., the employer did not ensure the space in front of the Electrical Panel located in the back Electrical Room was free from storage items that were blocking free access to the panel. Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1400
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: (a) On August 13, 2013, at the Architectural Specialities Facility, employees were exposed to serious injuries, in that the Electrical Panel located in the mai shop of the warehouse had knock out openings that had not been effectively closed. Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
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: (a) On or about August 13, 2013, a 110V flexible cable had pulled loose from its attachment point to a portable outlet box leaving the cable attached to the device by its internal conductors. Abatement certification is required for this item. Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $1400
- · Z (S) $2800
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 339330458.
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