OSHA Inspection: MARCRES MANUFACTURING, INC. DBA MARCRES METALWERKS

Issued

Apr 24, 2014

Abate by

May 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user did not ensure that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.    a) The employer failed to ensure that the Datsun #2 powered industrial truck had a nameplate that was in a legible condition.

Issued

Apr 24, 2014

Abate by

May 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest which may cause wheel breakage:    a) Binding Department - The work rests on the twin abrasive wheels H.P. serial #714100545 pedestal grinder were not kept at one-eighth inch opening.

Issued

Apr 24, 2014

Abate by

May 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    Binding Department - H.P. Bench Grinder serial #714100545, had the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable guard exceed one-fourth inch.

Issued

Apr 24, 2014

Abate by

May 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):  In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design, supplied and securely affixed by the owner of the building, or his duly authorized agent, in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:       a) Quality Control Office - The top was used to store boxes and other equipment and supplies and it did not have a load capacity rating.

Issued

Apr 24, 2014

Abate by

May 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer had portable fire extinguishers that were not mounted, located, identified and readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:     Machine Area of Plant - The ABC fire extinguisher was blocked by a cart of material and cardboard box, it was not readily accessible.

Issued

Apr 24, 2014

Abate by

May 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l), with certification records that includes the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    a) Marcres Metalwerks - The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l), with certification records that includes the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.

Issued

Apr 24, 2014

Abate by

May 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:   a) Grinding Room - There was an electrical box on the wall that had the cover slightly off and not effectively closed.