OSHA Inspection: KARSTEN GERING LLC

Issued

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees    OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards.      The employer is failing to ensure that PVC pipe is not used to convey compressed air.       Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods of abatement are:       There are many options to choose from when it comes to compressed air and distribution.  Below are examples of pipes being used in industries that are suitable for the transport of compressed air.       Metal Pipe such as black iron, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, etc. with proper thermal/pressure characteristics can be safely used.

Issued

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(ii):     The employer's tagout energy control program procedures did not successfully comply with 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(3) and no lockout was provided for employee protection:    In the cut up area of the facility the employer is failing to ensure that when an authorized employee utilizes lockout/tagout procedures a lock is affixed to the electrical disconnect of the radial arm saw.  Specifically when the maintenance mechanic performed his procedures to lock and tagout the Delta radial arm saw part # 438-02-314-2034 Serial 6k49tfls501aap.  Only a tag was placed on the handle of the saw, this tagging procedure alone failed to demonstrate that the tag would protect the employees equal to that of a locking device would.

Issued

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):     Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    In the cut up area of the facility the employer is failing to ensure that  authorized lockout/tagout (L/T) employees utilize specific procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.   Specifically the authorized person did not have available or utilize specific procedures when L/T the Delta Radial Arm Saw part # 438-02-314-2034 Serial 6k49tfls501aap.

Issued

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1):        The sides of the lower exposed portion of the radial arm saw blade was not guarded in that the saw was not equipped with a device that automatically adjusts itself to the thickness of the stock being cut.       In the cut up area of the facility the employer is failing to ensure that the radial arm saw was equipped with a lower guard that adjusts automatically to the thickness of the wood being cut when the Delta radial arm saw part # 438-02-314-2034 Serial 6k49tfls501aap was in use.

Issued

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):     Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    At the facility in the final preparation area the employer is failing to ensure that temporary wiring connections are enclosed. Temporary wiring is required to meet all the requirements of permanent wiring to prevent accidental contact by workers or equipment.