OSHA Inspection: NEVILLE MANUFACTURING, SERVICE & DISTRIBUTION, INC

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Abate by

Oct 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:      a) On or about 08/28/13, in the maintenance area, the distance between the wheel and the end of safety guard of an Emco Service Reg Type Bench Grinder was approximately 1 inch. There was not an adjustable tongue guard.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $506 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.       Located at the Neville Manufacturing, Service & Distribution, Inc Company, Cheektowaga, NY, USA: On or about 08/28/13, the employer did not record the following workplace injuries on the OSHA 300 log for calendar year 2012.    a) On or about 09/17/12, a Laborer was flipping pallets and felt discomfort. Employee was on job restriction for three days.    b) On or about 12/10/12, a Laborer suffered a laceration on his right pinky that required sutures and two days away from work.    c) On or about 10/29/12, a Laborer suffered a laceration on his left middle finger that required sutures.     d) On or about 04/16/12, a Laborer got hit by a lumber to the groin and he received sutures.    e) On or about 04/12/12, a Laborer hit his head and received medical treatment beyond first aid.    f) On or about 02/23/12, a Laborer was struck by a lumber in his left leg, received medical treatment and job restriction for 7 days.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED