OSHA Inspection: SUNBELT MACHINE WORKS

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.        At 13411 Redfish Ln, Stafford, TX; the aisles and passageways were not kept clear of obstructions, exposing employees to tripping and fire hazards

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 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:         At 13411 Redfish Ln, Stafford, TX; employees used an unguarded Mori Seiki DL-25, exposing employees to caught in between hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):         a)  At 13411 Redfish Ln, Stafford, TX; employees operated an unguarded Delta Drill Press, Serial#: 9051, Model#: 17-900, exposing employees to struck by and caught in between hazards.         b)  At 13411 Redfish Ln, Stafford, TX; employees operated an unguarded HEM SAW, Serial# 975707, Model# H130HA-4, exposing employees to amputation hazards.         c)  At 13411 Redfish Ln, Stafford, TX; employees operated an unguarded HEM SAW, Serial# 578197, Model# H105LA, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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)  At 13411 Redfish Ln, Stafford, TX; employees used a Delta Drill Press, Serial#: 9051, that was not securely anchored, exposing employees to struck by hazards.         b)  At 13411 Redfish Ln, Stafford, TX; employees used a Dayton Bench Grinder, Unknown Serial#, which was not securely anchored, exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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:         a)  At 13411 Redfish Ln, Stafford, TX; employees used a Baldor Bench Grinder, unknown serial#, which exceeded one eight inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards.            b)  At 13411 Redfish Ln, Stafford, TX; employees used a Dayton Bench Grinder, unknown serial#, which exceeded one eight inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

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)  At 13411 Redfish Ln, Stafford, TX; ; employees used a Baldor Bench Grinders with the safety guard peripheral member at the top, which exceeded one fourth inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards.                 b)  At 13411 Redfish Ln, Stafford, TX; employees used a Dayton Bench Grinder with safety guard peripheral member at the top, which exceeded one fourth inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards.