OSHA Inspection: DEEM CABINETS, INC.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:     a. At the shop, employees were exposed to struck by hazards, in that, two Delta table saws were used without being provided with a guard that would enclose the blade protruding from the table.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut to give the maximum protection possible:    a. Shop area, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that, a Delta radial arm saw model D047 and serial number 1424021310014 was not provided with a lower blade guard.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:     a. Shop area, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that, a Delta radial arm saw was not installed in a manner that would cause the cutting head to return to the starting position.    b. Shop area, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that, a Craftsman radial arm saw was not installed in a manner that would cause the cutting head to return to the starting position.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a. At the shop, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard, in that, compressed air used for cleaning was at 100 p.s.i..

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a. At the breaker panels on the east wall in the shop, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, three breaker panels had a total of 19 breakers without a label indicating their propose.    b. At the secondary breaker panels, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, two breaker panels had a total of 22 breakers without a label indicating their propose.    c. At the breaker panel on the north wall, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, 4 breakers were without a label indicating their propose.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(viii): Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt, fluorescent lighting circuits were not listed and marked "SWD."    a. At the breaker panels on the east wall in the shop, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, breakers used to control the fluorescent lighting on a daily basis were not designed for the purpose they were used.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:     a. At the breaker panels on the east wall in the shop, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, two breaker openings were not covered.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:    a. At the shop storage room, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a light switch for the room was not provided with a faceplate.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a. At the shop, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a red extension cord was used to provide power to a radial arm saw.    b. At the north side of the shop, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a red extension cord was used to provide power to a dust collector.    c. At the north wall of the shop near the roll up door, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a red extension cord was used to provide power to spot light.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:    a. At the north side of the shop, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a red extension cord was used to provide power to a dust collector by attaching it to the building wall.  b. At the north wall of the shop near the roll up door, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a red extension cord was used to provide power to spot light by attaching it to the building.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $3,360 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:     a. At the shop area, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a Linca boring machine was stored directly in front of three power panels therefore blocking access to the panels and disconnects which controlled the machines in the area.     The Deem Cabinets, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 316177194 , citation number 2, item number 6, with respect to a workplace located at 6843 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, Fl. 34428, and became a final order of the Review Commission on 01/03/ 2012.