OSHA Inspection: DONALD B REMMEY INC

Issued

2014-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusts itself to the thickness of the stock and remains in contact with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed:    a) Hand Assembly Area: The self adjusting guard on an Original Radial Arm Saw had been removed exposing the operator to the rotating blade and an amputation hazard, on or about January 10, 2014.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys, with parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, were not guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:    a) Maintenance Shop: A large belt driven pulley attached to the wall above the Southbend lathe was not enclosed by a guard exposing workers to a nip point hazard, on or about January 10, 2014.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:    a) Maintenance Shop: A pair of belts on the Southbend lathe were not enclosed by a guard exposing workers to the running belts, on or about January 10, 2014.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pulls from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) Production Area: Strain relief was not provided for the blow off switch on the Viking pallet stacker exposing workers to an electric shock hazard, on or about January 10, 2014.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that the periodic inspections have been performed:  a) Lehighton Facility: The employer failed to document that the required periodic inspections of the lockout procedure had been performed, on or about January 10, 2014.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B): The width of working space in front of electrical equipment was not the width of the equipment or 30 inches, whichever is greater:  a) Saw Cutting Building: Access to a pair of power disconnect panel boxes was blocked by a conveyor, on or about January 10, 2014.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED