OSHA Inspection: SAUNDERS ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT

Issued

2015-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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) The bench grinder in the mechanical area, on or about October 10, 2014 and times prior: The employer failed to ensure the work rest was adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the grinding wheel.

Issued

2015-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) The bench grinder in the mechanical area, on or about October 10, 2014 and times prior: The employer failed to ensure the tongue guard was adjusted to within 1/4 inch of the grinding wheel.

Issued

2015-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  a) Forklifts throughout the facility, on or about October 10, 2014 and times prior: The employer failed to ensure forklift operators were evaluated on their performance every three years.

Issued

2015-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  a) Forklifts throughout the facility, on or about October 10, 2014 and times prior: The employer failed to ensure forklift operators conducted daily checks prior to operation.