TULSA, OK —
OSHA Inspection: SMITHCO ENGINEERING, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of SMITHCO ENGINEERING, INC. in 6312 S. 39TH WEST AVENUE, TULSA, OK 74132 (NAICS 339999). OSHA activity number 340014216.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SMITHCO ENGINEERING, INC.
- Site address
- 6312 S. 39TH WEST AVENUE
- City
- TULSA
- State
- OK
- ZIP
- 74132
- Mailing
- 6312 S. 39TH WEST AVENUE, TULSA, OK 74132
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 339999
- Employees
- 115
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 18, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,295 · Current $1,147 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: On or about October 14, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in maintenance shop and the fin shop the employer allowed employees to operate abrasive wheel grinding machines where the opening between the tongue guard and the wheel was greater one-fourth inch. Employees were exposed to flying fragments in the event of an exploding wheel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1147
- — Z (S) $2295
1910.215 D01
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1): Wheel(s) on grinding machine(s) were not sounded (ring test) and inspected for damage before mounting: On or about October 14, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the maintenance shop employees were not instructed how to conduct a "ring test" to check for cracks prior to mounting a new wheel on a grinding machine. Employees were exposed to flying fragments in the event of exploding abrasive wheel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.215 D03
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter: On or about October 14, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the maintenance shop and fine shop the employer allowed employees to operate abrasive wheel grinding machines that had the abrasive wheels worn unevenly. The employees were exposed to flying fragments in the event of exploding wheels.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 18, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,825 · Current $1,912 Reduced
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: On or about October 14, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the internal welding machine a sprocket wheels and chains were observed approximately 4-ft. from the floor without guard provided to prevent employees contacting the sprocket wheel and chain system while in operation. Employees were exposed to an amputation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1912
- — Z (S) $3825
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 18, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,295 · Current $1,147 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: On or about October 14, 2014, and at times prior thereto, electrical equipment was observed being used not in accordance with the listing instructions, including but not limited to the following instances: a) At the computer area in the back of the shop a re-locatable power tap (RPT) was observed being used to provide power to large current consumption equipment. Employees were exposed to electric shock and electrical fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1147
- — Z (S) $2295
1910.304 B02
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 18, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(b)(2): Outlet devices had an ampere rating less than the load being served: On or about October 14, 2014, or at times prior thereto, at the computer area in the back of the shop and maintenance shop electrical equipment was plugged into the same outlet device which had a current rating less than the load being served. This exposed employees to fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $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 340014216.
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