OSHA Inspection: GENERAL GLASS INTERNATIONAL

Issued

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a)  Establishment - Decorative Glass Area    The door leading from the Decorative Glass Area to the other large open facility and exit to the outdoors was not marked as an exit.    Violation observed on or about 03/21/2014.

Issued

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $2,970 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1):  Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:  a)  Establishment - Cutting Table Area:  Synthetic web sling with tears in the area of the sling's eye had not been removed from service.  Violation observed on or about 03/05/2014.

Issued

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,930 · Current $4,158 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)  Establishment - In the Forvet A & B Machine Area:    Employees were exposed to flying glass chips or slugs as the polycarbonate shield was not hinged-down between the operator and the point of operation of the machine.      Violation observed on or about 03/05/2014.

Issued

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $2,970 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1):   Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):  a)  Establishment - Maintenance Area:  The Baldor Grinder was being used without tongue guards.    Violation observed on or about 03/21/2014.

Issued

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,376 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)  Establishment - In the Forvet Machine Area  Employees used compressed air which was measured at 72 p.s.i. for cleaning purposes in their work area.  Violation observed on or about 03/05/2014.

Issued

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $2,970 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)  Establishment - Carpentry Shop  Worker was utilizing a receptacle outlet box energized with 110V service that was hung from the ceiling and laid on some wood.  Violation observed on or about 03/05/2014.  b)  Establishment - Maintenance and Door Department  Worker was utilizing a receptacle outlet box energized with 110V service that was attached by a tie to the leg of a table and hanging near the floor..  Violation observed on or about 03/05/2014.  c)  Establishment - Forvet Machine Area  Workers were using a relocatable power tap on the floor of the shop which is not an intended use for this device.  Violation observed on or about 03/05/2014.

Issued

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):  Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  (a)  Establishment - Storage Area by the Lunchroom  The distribution panel boards named LPT 1 and LPT2 at 208/120V 3PH 4W, did not have their overcurrent devices legibly marked and plant maintenance personnel were unclear as to some of the breaker purposes.    Violation observed on or about 03/05/2014.

Issued

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1):  Conductors entering boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:  a)  Establishment - Maintenance Area by the Baldor Grinder:  The conductor entering the receptacle outlet box was not protected from being damaged as it entered the top of the box.  Violation observed on or about 03/05/2014.

Issued

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $1,782 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a)  Establishment - Enco Milling Machine Area:  Extension cord was used to supply power to components of the Enco Milling Machine instead of plugging the components directly to a permanent electrical outlet.    Violation observed on or about 03/05/2014.

Issued

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $2,970 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):  There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a)  Establishment - Glass Cutting Area  The power cord to the Oreck vacuum had cuts to its insulation and the vacuum was still being used by employees to clean the carpet of the cutting table.    Violation observed on or about 03/05/2014.