OSHA Inspection: FAIFER & COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Dec 17, 2014

Abate by

Jan 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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:    On or about October 31, 2014, at this site, specific procedures were not developed for multi-energy sourced equipment such as, but not limited to the SCMI planer, Baker Band Resaw and the bigger Baker Band Resaw. At a minimum, the machines have pneumatic and electrical energy sources. Employee(s) exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the machines.    1. SCMI planer, model number 3/S RCS110.   2. Baker Band Resaw, serial number 04-3379  3. Baker Band Resaw (bigger one), serial number 06-3744.

Issued

Dec 17, 2014

Abate by

Jan 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On or about October 31, 2014, at this site, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control program.

Issued

Dec 17, 2014

Abate by

Jan 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  On or about October 31, 2014, at this site, employees did not receive training on the recognition of the hazardous energy sources and the means necessary for energy isolation and control for equipment such as, but not limited to the SCMI planer and the two Baker Band Resaws. Employee(s) exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the machines.

Issued

Dec 17, 2014

Abate by

Jan 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    On or about October 31, 2014, in the shop area, the rotating chuck on the Dayton drill press was not guarded. Employee (s) exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating drill. Dayton drill press, 17-inch, Model number 3Z918F.

Issued

Dec 17, 2014

Abate by

Dec 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  On or about October 31, 2014, in the shop area, the Dayton drill press was not anchored to the floor. Employee (s) exposed to the hazard of being struck by the press. Dayton drill press, 17-inch, Model number 3Z918F.

Issued

Dec 17, 2014

Abate by

Jan 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 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 with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed:    On or about October 31, 2014, in the shop area, there were two Delta radial arm saws that did not have adjustable lower blade guards. Employee(s) exposed to an amputation hazard from the unguarded saw blade.

Issued

Dec 17, 2014

Abate by

Dec 27, 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:  On or about October 31, 2014, in the shop area, there were two Delta radial arm saws that did not return to the starting position when released. Employee(s) exposed to an amputation hazard from the radial arm saw not returning to the starting position.