OSHA Inspection: KMS MACHINE WORKS, INC.

Issued

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $918.00 · Current $459.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  (a) Shipping and receiving: A TCM Forklift, Model FCG15N6, Serial 32000528 was used without being inspected prior to use;  (b) Shipping and receiving: A Toyota Forklift, Model SFGC15, Serial 73151 was used without being inspected prior to use.

Issued

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $918.00 · Current $459.00 Reduced

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) Grinding area: A Delta Tool Grinder, Model MF23B105 CCW, was used without the tongue guard being adjusted to within one-fourth of an inch to the abrasive wheel exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1080.00 · Current $540.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  (a) Administrative Cubical Area: Flexible cords were run through the drop ceiling and used to power various office equipment exposing the employees to caught-in hazards from fire and smoke.