OSHA Inspection: BENNETT TOOL & DIE INC.

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:     a)  Throughout the facility, on or about 11/12/13: Training was not provided to employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.        * ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and .39 which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a)  Automatic Area, Matsuura CNC Machine;  on or about 10/24/13:  Employees using compressed air for cleaning purposes was measured at approximately 80 p.s.i.   b) General Tool Room #2, Bridgeport 303 Milling Machine; on or about 10/24/13: Employees using compressed air for cleaning purposes was measured at approximately 90 p.s.i.  c) CNC Machining Area, Matsuura 05 Machine; on or about 10/24/13: Employees using compressed air for cleaning purposes was measured at approximately 90 p.s.i.