OSHA Inspection: COLORADO PRECISION MACHINING

Issued

Mar 27, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $650 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)  On or about March 24, 2014, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from flying debris and particles while operating Bridgeport mill that did not have guarding around the point of operation.

Issued

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.   a)  On or about March 24, 2013, and at times prior, the exit door on the west wall, south end of the production area was blocked with movable empty bins, bins with scrap metal, empty plastic buckets, metal rod stocks and debris in plastic containers.

Issued

Mar 27, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.     a)  On or about March 24, 2014 and at times prior the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical shock due to lack of strain relief at the overhead connections of flexible suspended power cords throughout the facility.