OSHA Inspection: PHELPS FAN, LLC

Issued

2014-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $2380.00

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:    On or about February 12, 2014 and prior thereto in the west work area, two Cincinnati drill presses sitting side by side were not equipped with guards, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught or struck by the rotating chucks and bits.

Issued

2014-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2975.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not using electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:      On or about February 12, 2014 and prior thereto, employees working near live electrical parts while troubleshooting equipment such as but not limited to air compressor control boxes were not required to wear gloves.  This condition exposed employees to hazards associated with contact with live electrical equipment.

Issued

2014-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer did not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 and did not make it available for inspection by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives:    On or about February 12, 2014 and prior thereto, the employer did not have a written electrical safety related work practices procedures for employees performing electrical work such as replacing light switches, outlets, and troubleshooting live electrical equipment.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of contacting live electrical parts.