OSHA Inspection: W H BAGSHAW CO. INC.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, prior written approval was not obtained for the fork extensions in use on the Baker (model B-30JES S/N 424405504115) electric forklift.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,750 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:    Instance a. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the South Bend (Cat #117G) lathe machine was not guarded at the exposed headstock/rotating chuck.    Instance b. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the United Machine & Tool Corporation lathe machine was not guarded at the lead screw.    Instance c. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the LeBlond (S/N 3D678) lathe machine was not guarded at the exposed headstock/rotating chuck and lead screw area.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 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. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the GE (model 5KC49TN0034A) motor driven sander in use was not secured or anchored to the floor.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    Instance a. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the Delta (model FL 23-105) triple duty bench grinder's bilateral tongue guards were adjusted  to 1 inch away from the working surface of the grinding wheel.     Instance b. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the Rockwell (model 438-02-014-0187) pedestal bench grinder's right side tongue guard was adjusted to a 1/2-inch away from the working surface of the grinding wheel.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a. Site - on or about June 3, 2014, the Delta (model FL 23-105) triple duty bench grinder left side tool rest was adjusted to a 1/2-inch away from the working surface of the grinding wheel.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, machine guarding was not provided on the separator's rotating shaft to prevent employees from coming in contact with the rotating parts during operation.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    Instance a. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the 4 protruding rotating shafts on the Lewis Machine Company # 2CV straighten and cutting machine were not guarded to prevent accidental contact during operation.     Instance b. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the 4 protruding rotating shafts on the Lewis Machine Company # 2CV machine #15 straighten and cutting machine were not guarded to prevent accidental contact during operation.    Instance c. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the 4 protruding rotating shafts on the Lewis Machine Company # 2CV machine #16 straighten and cutting machine were not guarded to prevent accidental contact during operation.    Instance d. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the #7 Reeves Cutting Machine's rotating shaft end was not guarded and extended 3 1/2 inches into the employee's workstation.    Instance e. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the # C-1 Reeves Cutting Machine's rotating shaft end was not guarded and extended 3 inches into the employee's workstation.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 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. Site - On or about June 3 2014, the vertical belts used to power drive the Baird Tumbling barrels were not guarded.

Issued

Sep 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):  a. Site - On or about June 3, 2014, the Citizen (Cincom L20 #3) machine's white warning instruction sticker was faded out and not legible.