OSHA Inspection: BETTER BURGLAR BARS INC.

Issued

2015-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 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:    The employer does not ensure that work rests on grinding machinery were adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch.  This violation was observed on or about December 22, 2014, in the shop where employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when operating a Dewalt bench grinder whose work rest was not adjusted within one-eight inch of the abrasive wheel.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that work rests are adjusted closely to the abrasive wheel within a maximum opening of one-eight inch.

Issued

2015-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.     The employer does not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes is reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  This violation was observed on or about December 22, 2014, in the clean up area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using compressed air greater than 30 p.s.i. to blow metal particles off the fence(s) once it has been ground.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes is reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

2015-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    The employer does not ensure that  abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:     a. This violation was observed on or about December 22, 2014, in the clean up area where an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards when using a 4.5 inch Dewalt portable grinder serial # 382562 that did not have a guard on it.    b. This violation was observed on or about December 22, 2014, in the shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using a 4.5 inch Dewalt portable grinder serial # CW831 that did not have a guard on it.    c. This violation was observed on or about December 22, 2014, in the shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using a 4.5 inch Dewalt portable grinder serial # 163832 that did not have a guard on it.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the 4.5 inch portable Dewalt grinders are provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel.

Issued

2015-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    The employer does not ensure that flexible cords were connected to devices and fittings that would not transmit tension to joints or terminal screws.  This violation was observed on or about December 22, 2014, in the shop, where employees were exposed to an electrical hazard when operating a Dewalt portable grinder whose insulation had pulled away from the electrical plug which did not provide any strain relief.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that strain relief is provided for extension cords at the facility.

Issued

2015-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.    The employer does not ensure that the OSHA 300 A form or equivalent is posted by February 1, 2015 thru April 30, 2015.  This violation was observed on or about February 9, 2015 at the establishment where the employer failed to post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illness for calendar year 2014.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the OSHA 300 A form for calendar year 2014 is posted at the establishment by February 1, 2015 thru April 30, 2015.