NASHUA, NH —
OSHA Inspection: NASHUA FOUNDRIES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of NASHUA FOUNDRIES, INC. in 5 FOUNDRY ST., NASHUA, NH 03060 (NAICS 331511). OSHA activity number 339358368.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- NASHUA FOUNDRIES, INC.
- Site address
- 5 FOUNDRY ST.
- City
- NASHUA
- State
- NH
- ZIP
- 03060
- Mailing
- PO BOX 552, NASHUA, NH 03061
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 331511
- Employees
- 35
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2013
- Abate by
- Nov 8, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: a. Site - On or about August 27, 2013, eye protection was not utilized while spraying compressed air.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2013
- Abate by
- Nov 8, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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. Site - On or about August 27, 2013, prior written approval was not obtained for the fork attachments which were used on the Hyster 50(model S50XM S/N D187V28769A) forklift.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1750
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2013
- Abate by
- Nov 8, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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: a. Site - On or about August 27, 2013, the tool rest on the green Norton freestanding grinder was set at 2 inches away from the surface of the grinding wheel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1750
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced
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, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1): Instance a. Site - On or about August 27, 2013, the temporary orange electrical lighting cord was damaged and not maintained to prevent electrical shock hazards in the shop area. Instance b. Site - On or about August 27, 2013, the round electrical receptacle box in use was not firmly secured to the wall. Instance c. Site - On or about August 27, 2013, the Belkin power strip in use was not manufactured for industrial use.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.332 B01
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 28, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments: a. Site - On or about August 27, 2013, employees were not trained in and familiar with electrical safety related work practices.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.335 A01 I
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 28, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed: a. Site - On or about August 27, 2013, employees performing electrical diagnostic testing were not provided with body protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339358368.
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