FAIRBURN, GA ·
OSHA Inspection: CHAMBERS DRUM COMPANY INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of CHAMBERS DRUM COMPANY INC. in 71 ROBERTS STREET, FAIRBURN, GA 30213 (NAICS 332439). OSHA activity number 339928723.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- CHAMBERS DRUM COMPANY INC.
- Site address
- 71 ROBERTS STREET
- City
- FAIRBURN
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30213
- Mailing
- 71 ROBERTS STREET, FAIRBURN, GA 30213
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332439
- Employees
- 38
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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) Maintenance area at 71 Roberts St, Fairburn, GA- The employer was using a Porter Cable bench grinder (Serial: P5604) to support offhand grinding work and the work rest was 3/4 inch from the abrasive wheel.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1680
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.219 C04 I
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft: a) At Plant II Blasting Area- The employer did not ensure that the projecting shaft ends on the conveyors were guarded.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2100
- · Z (S) $3500
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: a) Roach Conveyor at Plant II- The employer did not ensure that sprockets and chains which were seven feet (2.13 m) or less above floors or platforms were enclosed. b) Boston Conveyor at Plant II- The employer did not ensure that sprockets and chains which were seven feet (2.13 m) or less above floors or platforms were enclosed.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 I
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) (i): Conductors entering boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions: a) At Plant I inside washing area- The employer did not protect conductors from abrasion that were entering cabinets or boxes, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards. b) At Plant I painting area- The employer did not protect conductors from abrasion that were entering cabinets or boxes, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards. c) At Plant I outside washing area- The employer did not protect conductors from abrasion that were entering cabinets or boxes, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2940
- · Z (S) $4900
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) Plant I near the dock area. The employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries. Portable fire extinguisher was blocked by drums and containers. b) Plant II near the dock and drums staging area. The employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries. Portable fire extinguisher was blocked by drums and containers.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339928723.
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