OSHA Inspection: SWISS WOODCRAFT, INC.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

May 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure periodic inspections of the energy control procedures were performed at least annually to ensure the procedures were being followed.  The employer operates wood working machines, such as, table saws, radial arm saws, shapers, planers, molders, etc., were trained as authorized employees in the control of hazardous energy.  Energy sources include, but are not limited to; electrical power.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

May 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:     On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees removing and installing the blades and cutting heads of wood working machines, such as, table saws, radial arm saws, shapers, planers, molders, etc., were trained to understand the purpose and function of the energy control program and had the knowledge and skills required for the safe applications, usage, and removal of energy control devices.  Energy sources include, but are not limited to; electrical power.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

May 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:   On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees followed established machine specific energy control procedures when removing and installing the blades and cutting heads of wood working machines, such as, table saws, radial arm saws, shapers, planers, molders, etc.  Energy sources include, but are not limited to; electrical power.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:     On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure the portion of the saw blade above the table of a Firelli Type SC-1500 table saw was guarded.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:   a.  On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure the Firelli Type SC-1500 table saw was equipped with a spreader device.  b.  On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure the Sawstop table saw was equipped with a spreader device.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:   a.  On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure the Firelli Type SC-1500 table saw was equipped with non-kick back fingers or dogs.    b.  On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure the Sawstop table saw was equipped with non-kick back fingers or dogs.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut:    On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure the lower portion of a Graule radial arm saw blade was guarded.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Jun 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(m)(1): Cutting heads of wood shaper(s) were not enclosed with a cage or adjustable guard so designed so as to keep the operator's hand away from the cutting edge:     On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure the cutting heads of manually fed wood shapers and routers were enclosed with a cage or adjustable guard designed to keep the operators hand(s) away from the cutting edge.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guard(s) and exhaust hood(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of an edge bander machine:     On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure the point(s) of operation of the edge bander machine were effectively guarded.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

May 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 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:     a.  On or about February 6, 2015, the metal junction box located at or near the Sawstop table saw and router work station used to power the table saw was not installed in accordance with the listing and labeling of the equipment.      b. On or about February 6, 2015, the switch and receptacle metal junction box located at or near the Sawstop table saw and router work station used to power the Milwaukee router was not installed in accordance with the listing and labeling of the equipment.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure the live electrical conductors of a 3 phase 480 volt electrical circuit, located near the Castle Pocket Screw Machine and three router work station was guarded against accidental contact.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i): Flexible cords and cables were not approved or conditions of use and location:     a.  On or about February 6, 2015, located at or near the Castle Pocket Screw Machine and three router work station a flexible cord (extension cord) was used to power a 120 volt metal junction box containing a switch and receptacle     b.  On or about February 6, 2015, located near the Sawstop table saw and router work station a flexible cord was run from a metal junction box to a second metal junction box used to power a 120 volt switch and receptacle.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:   On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not provide annual training and/or annual refresher training on the procedures and use of portable fire extinguishers.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

May 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:   On or about February 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure powered industrial truck (forklift) operators were evaluated every three years.