BLUE SPRINGS, MO —
OSHA Inspection: RUCO PRODUCTS INC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of RUCO PRODUCTS INC in 2620 SW US HIGHWAY 40, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015 (NAICS 326199). OSHA activity number 340220102.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- RUCO PRODUCTS INC
- Site address
- 2620 SW US HIGHWAY 40
- City
- BLUE SPRINGS
- State
- MO
- ZIP
- 64015
- Mailing
- 2620 SW US HIGHWAY 40, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- 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
- 326199
- Employees
- 19
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II B
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: (a) On or about January 27th, 2014, employees working in the production area of the facility were exposed to possible injuries due to a lack of machine-specific procedures for performing lockout/tagout on a number of different production machines including, but not limited to, Press 5 (Arburg) and Press 14 (HPM Universal 95). Abatement certification is required for this Item. Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2000
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced
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: (a) On or about January 27th, 2015, employees working in the assembly room were exposed to possible electrical shock and/or fire hazards in that the electrical service to their workstations consisted entirely of flexible cords improperly wound around and hanging from overhead girders. The condition had existed for approximately one year at the time of the inspection. Abatement certification is required for this Item. Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2000
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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 340220102.
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