OSHA Inspection: GASKET ENGINEERING CO., INC.

Issued

Jan 27, 2014

Abate by

Mar 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  (a) Fork Lift Operators had not been recertified by evaluation of their driving at least once every three years.

Issued

Jan 27, 2014

Abate by

Mar 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 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) Maintenance Shop in Wind Energy:  An employee was exposed to being caught in or struck by flying debris created by the Baldor Pedestal Grinder which did not have a tongue guard on the right side facing the bench grinder.

Issued

Jan 27, 2014

Abate by

Mar 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  (a) Preco Area by HDPE Shredder:  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as a metal duplex outlet with prepunched knockouts was being used as a pendant and not attached to a piece of equipment or wall per listing or labelling instructions.

Issued

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a) Silicone Room:  An employee was exposed to electrical hazards as the junction box by the old hood had two open knockouts.  (b) Wind Energy, South Building:  An employee was exposed to electrical hazards as the Rotary machine had an open knockout.

Issued

Jan 27, 2014

Abate by

Mar 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  (a) Silicone Room:  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as the electrical cord from the junction box beside the hood was run directly through the ceiling.