OSHA Inspection: GULFTEX MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

2014-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 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:    The employer does not ensure that 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.    This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Bullard VL-1 machine without a guard.        b.    This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Cincinnati Hydro machine without a guard.    c.    This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Bullard VL-2 machine without a guard.    d.    This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Warner & Swacey 5A machine without a guard.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding is 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.

Issued

2014-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219 (m) and (o).    The employer does not ensure that pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform are guarded.  This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2014, in the machine shop area of the facility where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard while working adjacent to a machine without a guard covering the belt and pulley.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that pulleys with parts seven feet or less from the floor or work platform are guarded.

Issued

2014-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  The employer does not ensure that vertical or inclined belts were enclosed by guards. This violation was observed on or about June 18, 2014, in the machine shop area of the facility where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard when working near a inclined belt without a guard.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all vertical or inclined belts are enclosed by guards.

Issued

2014-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    The employer does not ensure that unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings are effectively closed.  This violation was observed on or about June 18, 2014, in the fabrication area of the facility where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when unused openings in an electrical cabinet were not effectively closed.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings are effectively closed.