MANCHESTER, NH —
OSHA Inspection: SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC. in 253 ABBY RD., MANCHESTER, NH 03101 (NAICS 332112). OSHA activity number 339508954.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC.
- Site address
- 253 ABBY RD.
- City
- MANCHESTER
- State
- NH
- ZIP
- 03101
- Mailing
- 253 ABBY RD., MANCHESTER, NH 03101
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332112
- Employees
- 380
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 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: Instance a. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the Clausing-Metosa (model C1430S) lathe machine was not guarded at the exposed lead screw. Instance b. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the Meber SR 500 bandsaw #3 was not guarded at the exposed 4" cutting blade. Instance c. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the Powermatic (model 81 S/N 9181080) bandsaw #2 was not guarded at the exposed 3 1/2 "cutting blade. Instance d. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the Powermatic (model 81 S/N 9681053) bandsaw was not guarded at the exposed 3" cutting blade.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 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: Instance a. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the Dayton (model 2LKR7 Lot# 3308) 6''pedestal bench grinder's right side wheel tongue guard was adjusted to 1'' away from the working surface of the grinding wheel. Instance b. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the HDI (model BG-6R) bench grinder was missing the tongue guard from the right side grinding wheel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.219 C02 I
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: a. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the Baldor (model GL S/N W608) pedestal buffer was not guarded at the bilateral exposed rotating shafts.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.335 A01 I
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced
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 November 21, 2013, employees performing electrical diagnostic testing were not provided with or utilizing body protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.335 A01 V
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees shall wear protective equipment for the eyes or face wherever there is danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion: a. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, employees performing electrical diagnostic testing were not provided with or utitizing eye and face protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.212 B
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: Instance a. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the Dayton (model 2LKR7 Lot #3308) 6"pedestal bench grinder was not secured to the floor. Instance b. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the Baldor (model GL3L S/N W608) pedestal buffer was not secured to the floor. Instance c. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the Baldor (model 333B S/N X0807257012) pedestal buffer was not secured to the floor.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: a. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the York air system's electrical disconnect was blocked by the supervisor desk.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: a. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, the black freestanding shop fan was missing its ground pin.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a. Site - On or about November 21, 2013, 3 electrical outlet boxes had unused openings that were not effectively closed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $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 339508954.
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