OSHA Inspection: DOYLE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CO.

Issued

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Safety guards used on machines known as right angle head or vertical portable grinders shall have a maximum exposure angle of 180 deg., and the guard shall be so located so as to be between the operator and the wheel during use:   Employees were exposed to flying debris and entanglement hazards while operating the metabo grinders because they were not equipped with a half-moon guard.

Issued

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv):  Electrical insulation was not free from recognized hazards that were likely cause death or serious physical harm to employees:     Employees were exposed to an electrical hazard from cut and damaged outer insulation on a flexible cord which was providing power to a welder.

Issued

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  Employees were exposed to electrical shock and burns because an electrical box had knockouts missing.