OSHA Inspection: SHOALS TUBULAR PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 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:  (a) On or about 01/28/14 - Hole open - 01 & 02, the Delta pedestal drill presses did not have chuck guards installed.  (b) On or about 01/28/14 - Floor Department, the Powermatic drill press did not have a chuck guard installed.

Issued

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  (a) On or about 01/28/14 - Hole open - 01 & 02, the Delta pedestal drill press bases were not anchored to the floor.

Issued

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 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) On or about 01/28/14 - , Floor Department, compressed air nozzles were used with an output of 90 p.s.i. to clean off metal and plastic parts.