OSHA Inspection: AXIS MACHINE COMPANY, INC

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(h)(2): The outdoor exit route was not covered where snow and ice was likely to accumulate along the route:    a)    Snow and ice buildup outside on the exit route prevented the emergency exit door from being opened.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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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):    a)    Employee driving lift truck had not been trained and certified by the company.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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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)    At the site there was a HEALD UNIVERSAL, Model 273 A, ID grinder was being used without a chuck guard to protect the employees from the rotating chuck. There was also a second HEALD, a VOUMARD, and a LIVNICA KIKINDA YUGOSLAVIA machine that needed chuck guards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  a)    DAYTON bench grinder was not equipped with a tongue guard to protect the operator as the size of the stone decreases from wear.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)    LIVNICA KIKINDA grinder was being operated at time of inspection without a guard over the belts and pulleys.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   a)    LIVNICA KIKINDA grinder was being operated at time of inspection without a guard over the belts and pulleys.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a)    United grinder in the southwest corner was missing two electrical conduit covers leaving exposed wiring.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor:  a)    Portable fan with bad wiring and no ground pin was located the KIKINDA 120" grinder.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION NEEDED

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

May 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and floor opening was not adequately guarded by standard railing or any other effected means.     a)    The 17" deep pit for the separator by the UNITED grinder was not guarded.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

May 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    a)    Spray bottles and soda bottles that contained oils and cleaners were not labeled with the chemical identities.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

May 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    a)    Spray bottles and soda bottles that contained oils and cleaners were not labeled with the chemical hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED