TORRINGTON, CT —
OSHA Inspection: M-FAB LLC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of M-FAB LLC in 52 NORWOOD STREET, TORRINGTON, CT 06790 (NAICS 332611). OSHA activity number 340074509.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- M-FAB LLC
- Site address
- 52 NORWOOD STREET
- City
- TORRINGTON
- State
- CT
- ZIP
- 06790
- Mailing
- 52 NORWOOD STREET, TORRINGTON, CT 06790
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
- 332611
- Employees
- 4
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
11 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: Shop: On, or about, November 20, 2014, a set of double doors that was marked as an exit had been nailed shut and lined with cardboard to keep out drafts. Only one exit door was in service.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1120
- — Z (S) $1600
1910.37 A04
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times: Shop: On, or about, November 20, 2014, the exit sign provided on the main access/exit door was no longer illuminated.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.110 F02 II
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Containers when stored inside shall not be located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people. Shop: On, or about, November 20, 2014, two propane cylinders were stored at the base of the stairs that led to the main access/exit door for the workspace.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1120
- — Z (S) $1600
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition: Shop: On, or about, November 20, 2014, the following deficiencies were observed on the Datsun Model 502-515 forktruck: A. The horn did not work. B. The right brake did not appear to working properly. The tire kept rolling when the brake was applied.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1120
- — Z (S) $1600
1910.217 C02 I B
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(b): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not conform to the maximum permissible opening(s) specified in Table O-10: Shop: On, or about, November 20, 2014, an opening was left in the barrier guard provided on the backside of the Precision Welder and Flexipress Corp. part revolution mechanical power press that exceeded the maximum allowable openings contained in Table O-10 of the standard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2000
1910.217 E01 I
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment: Shop: On, or about, November 20, 2014, the company did not conduct periodic inspections of the 60 ton Precision Welder and Flexipress Corp. partial revolution mechanical power press.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.217 E01 II
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii): Mechanical power press(es) were not inspected and tested at least weekly to determine the condition of the clutch/brake mechanism: Shop: On, or about, November 20, 2014, the company did not conduct weekly inspections of the 60 ton Precision Welder and Flexipress Corp. partial revolution mechanical power press.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $840 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: Shop: On, or about, November 20, 2014, a knockout box designed for permanent mounting was used in an extension cord assembly to energize equipment at the 60 ton Precision Welder and Flexipress Corp. mechanical power press. The box was secured to the press using a piece of wire.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $840
- — Z (S) $1200
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: Shop: On, or about, November 20, 2014, a series of extension cords was used to energize an extension cord assembly that was attached to the frame of the 60 ton Precision Welder and Flexipress Corp. mechanical power press. The extension cord assembly in turn energized a red extension cord used for a light and radio and a servo feeder.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms: Shop: On, or about, November 20, 2014, midrails were not provided on the open sides of the fixed stairs that led to the main entrance/egress door for the workspace.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: Shop: On, or about, November 20, 2014, a junction box mounted on the side of the 60 ton Precision Welder and Flexipress Corp. straight sided mechanical power press was not provided with a cover.
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 340074509.
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