NORTHAMPTON, PA —
OSHA Inspection: ANCHOR MACHINE, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of ANCHOR MACHINE, INC. in 5432 GREEN MEADOW ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067 (NAICS 332710). OSHA activity number 339756926.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ANCHOR MACHINE, INC.
- Site address
- 5432 GREEN MEADOW ROAD
- City
- NORTHAMPTON
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 18067
- Mailing
- 5432 GREEN MEADOW ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332710
- Employees
- 26
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 D04 I
- Issued
- Jul 1, 2014
- Abate by
- Jul 21, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,975 · Current $2,231 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (IDENTIFY MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT)Note: Cite for not having affixed a lock or tag on cord and plug connected equipment, refer to OSHA Instruction CPL 2.85, I.1.e. 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: a) Production Work Shop Area: On or about May 6, 2014, three authorized employees performed the job task of replacing the blade of a DoAll vertical band saw, but did not affix lockout/tag out devices to the equipment during operations, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2231.25
- — Z (S) $2975
1910.212 A05
- Issued
- Jul 1, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,023 · Current $1,517 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch: a) Production Work Shop Area: On or about May 6, 2014, an employee was assigned job tasks that required the use of a floor pedestal fan which had guard openings larger than 1/2 inch and was less than seven (7) feet above the floor or working level, exposing employee to a cutting/amputation hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1517.25
- — Z (S) $2023
1910.213 A09
- Issued
- Jul 1, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,023 · Current $1,517 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9): One or more belt, pulley, gear, shaft, or moving part was not guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910.219. (a) Production Work Shop Area: On or about May 6, 2014, an employee used an Atlas Drill Press machine that had unguarded belts and pulleys and that was less than 7 feet above the working surface, exposing employees to potential injuries.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1517.25
- — Z (S) $2023
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339756926.
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