OSHA Inspection: SAMPCO OF PENNSYLVANIA

Issued

Mar 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,365 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:         a)  Woodshop area, 460 Nixon Avenue, Suite 100, Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024:  Observed on or about March 10, 2014, three electrical outlet boxes (110 Volt) were being used in a manner for which they were not designed.  The outlet boxes were being used as pendant style devices but were equipped with knockouts.  The knockouts could become dislodged by an employee's hands or fingers while plugging devices into the outlet boxes.  Employees using the outlet boxes were exposed to the hazard of electric shock and burns.     b)  Bag assembly area, 460 Nixon Avenue, Suite 100, Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024:  Observed on or about March 10, 2014, three electrical outlet boxes (110 Volt) were being used in a manner for which they were not designed.  The outlet boxes were being used as pendant style devices but were equipped with knockouts.  The knockouts could become dislodged by an employee's hands or fingers while plugging devices into the outlet boxes.  Employees using the outlet boxes were exposed to the hazard of electric shock and burns.     c)  Folder assembly area, 460 Nixon Avenue, Suite 100, Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024:  Observed on or about March 10, 2014, two electrical outlet boxes (110 Volt) were being used in a manner for which they were not designed.  The outlet boxes were being used as pendant style devices but were equipped with knockouts.  The knockouts could become dislodged by an employee's hands or fingers while plugging devices into the outlet boxes.  Employees using the outlet boxes were exposed to the hazard of electric shock and burns.

Issued

Mar 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(vi)(C)(8):  Exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of cord-and plug-connected equipment, including portable hand lamps, that may become energized were not grounded:    a)  Main Shop Area, 460 Nixon Avenue, Suite 100, Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024:  Observed on or about March 10, 2014, the metal lamp shade on a portable hand lamp attached to the Rouselle Stamping Press (model number 4, serial number 11948) was not grounded.  Employees using the portable hand lamp were exposed to the hazard of electric shock and burns.

Issued

Mar 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Woodshop, 460 Nixon Avenue, Suite 100, Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024:  Observed on or about March 10, 2014, a Grizzly Industrial Incorporated edge sander (model number G1140, serial number 1104851) was not securely anchored to the floor.  The sander machine was setting on a movable pallet.  Employees using the edge sander were exposed to struck-by hazards.        b)  Woodshop, 460 Nixon Avenue, Suite 100, Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024:  Observed on or about March 10, 2014, a Jet 14 inch closed stand band saw (model number JWBS-14CS) was not anchored to the floor.  The 14 inch closed stand band saw was setting on a movable pallet.  Employees using the band saw were exposed to struck-by hazards.    c)  Woodshop, 460 Nixon Avenue, Suite 100, Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024:  Observed on or about March 10, 2014, a Grizzly Industrial Incorporated 3/4 HP shaper (model number G0510X, serial number 050722) was not anchored to the floor.  The shaper was setting on a movable pallet.  Employees using the shaper were exposed to struck-by hazards.   d)  Woodshop, 460 Nixon Avenue, Suite 100, Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024:  Observed on or about March 10, 2014, a Manhattan MSC heavy duty drill press (model number 951225, serial number 245804) was not securely anchored to the floor.  The drill press was setting on a movable pallet.  Employees using the drill press were exposed to struck-by hazards.   e)  Woodshop, 460 Nixon Avenue, Suite 100, Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024:  Observed on or about March 10, 2014, a Dayton 16 inch drill press (model number 3Z918C) was not securely anchored to the floor.  The drill press was setting on a movable pallet.  Employees using the drill press were exposed to struck-by hazards.