OSHA Inspection: ARCTIC INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Jan 13, 2015

Abate by

Jan 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $2,310 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):     a.  On or about August 21, 2014, at the shipping department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while a powered industrial truck (i.e. Yale, Serial No. A967V01567H) was operated without backup and/or signaling lights.

Issued

Jan 13, 2015

Abate by

Jan 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:    a.  On or about August 21, 2014, at the glue department, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a pendant control box push buttons which did not have push buttons for one of the hoisting mechanisms of a crane marked.

Issued

Jan 13, 2015

Abate by

Jan 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not being inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections, such as but not limited to, missing latches, deformation of hooks, excessive wear of operating components:    a.  On or about August 21, 2014, at the glue department, frequent inspections of a crane were not conducted for identifying defects, including but not limited to; missing latches and/or deformations of hooks, and/or excessive wear of operating components.

Issued

Jan 13, 2015

Abate by

Jan 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $2,695 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:    a.  On or about July 31, 2014, at the metal department of above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a press brake (i.e. Waco Press, Serial # 47817) without point of operation guarding and/or alternate measures did not provide effective protection.     b.  On or about July 31, 2014, at the metal department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working in close proximity of a metal forming machine (i.e. Bradbury, Model 110DUPE, Serial # 7726) that lacked a guard for protecting nip points between rollers.      c.  On or about July 31, 2014, at the refrigeration department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Dayton, Mod 3Z918C) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.     d.  On or about August 21, 2014, at the foam department, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a machine used to mold foam panels (i.e. no info) that lacked an automatically adjustable guard which enclosed the unused portion of the cutting head.      e.  On or about July 31, 2014, at the metal department, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working in close proximity of a shear (i.e. Famco) that had its point of operation guard broken.      f.  On or about August 25, 2014, at the maintenance department, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a milling machine (i.e. Jet) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.

Issued

Jan 13, 2015

Abate by

Jan 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):    a.  On or about August 21, 2014, at the door department of the above referenced jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with an angle press that lacked a guard on its flywheel.

Issued

Jan 13, 2015

Abate by

Jan 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,155 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven -7 feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    a.  On or about August 25, 2014, at the maintenance department, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a milling machine (i.e. Jet) that had the belt of its drive mechanism unguarded.

Issued

Jan 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,155 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.  On or about July 31, 2014, at the refrigeration department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while using compressed air for cleaning purposes at 90 psi.

Issued

Jan 13, 2015

Abate by

Jan 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:      a.  On or about August 25, 2014, at the foam-in-place department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working with and/or in near proximity to the operating controls of a foam fixture which had its indicator lights broken, exposing live parts operating over 50 volts.

Issued

Jan 13, 2015

Abate by

Jan 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a.  On or about July 31, 2014, at the foam department of the above addressed worksite, a fan (i.e. Chicago, 24-inches) lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     b.  On or about July 31, 2014, at the foam-in-place department of the above addressed worksite, three fans lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     c.  On or about July 31, 2014, at the glue department of the above addressed worksite, an electrical extension cord lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     d.  On or about August 21, 2014, at the foam-in-place department of the above addressed worksite, a digital scale (i.e. EAS Counting Scale, 36X-005KG-50X.01LB) lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     e.  On or about August 21, 2014, at the door department of the above addressed worksite, a fan (i.e. TPH Industrial) lacked a continuous path to ground, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     f.  On or about August 21, 2014, at the door department of the above addressed worksite, a fan (i.e. Dayton) lacked a continuous path to ground, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Jan 13, 2015

Abate by

Jan 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $4,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):       a.  On or about August 21, 2014, at the door department of the above referenced jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with an angle press that lacked a guard on its point of operation.    Arctic Industries Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 953153, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on June 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 9731 NW 114 Way, Miami, FL 33178.

Issued

Jan 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate:  a.  On or about July 31, 2014, at the foam department of above addressed jobsite, foam was stored over a restroom area without having load limits posted, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.