OSHA Inspection: SCOTCH PLYWOOD INC

Issued

2015-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2250.00 · Current $1350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(g)(8):  "Sources of ignition." In addition to the previous restrictions of this paragraph, the following shall apply: There shall be no smoking or open flames in the areas used for fueling, servicing fuel systems for internal combustion engines, receiving or dispensing of flammable liquids. Conspicuous and legible signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted within sight of the customer being served. The motors of all equipment being fueled shall be shut off during the fueling operation.   (a) Yard Area - On or about January 13, 2015 a no smoking sign was not at the gasoline dispensing area.

Issued

2015-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $1530.00 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) Lathe Deck - On or about January 14, 2015 the double sided bench grinder work rest was adjusted to one half inch from the wheel.

Issued

2015-04-03 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) Lathe Deck - On or about January 14, 2015 the tongue guard on the double sided bench grinder was adjusted to one inch from the wheel.

Issued

2015-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(1): Equipment was not installed and used only in the service for which it was approved and as recommended by the manufacturer:  (a) Boiler House - On or about January 13, 2015 the pressure gauge on the acetylene tank was broken.