OSHA Inspection: R.D. SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Apr 23, 2015

Abate by

May 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  Work space next to the Milltronics 7200 CNC Machine:  On or about February 05, 2015, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by flying projectiles, while operating a Baldor Grinder-Buffer, Cat. No. 612R, where the tool rest was not installed on the grinder.

Issued

Apr 23, 2015

Abate by

May 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Work space next to the Milltronics 7200 CNC Machine:  On or about February 05, 2015, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by flying projectiles, while operating a Baldor Grinder-Buffer, Cat. No. 612R, where the distance between the wheel and the adjustable tongue exceeded 1/4".

Issued

Apr 23, 2015

Abate by

Apr 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 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.:  a)  Near the Boss 352 CNC Lathe:  On or about February 05, 2015, employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck by flying projectiles, while operating a compressed air blow gun to clean parts, where the tip pressure was not reduced to below 30 p.s.i.  b)  Near the Index B-60 Machine:  On or about February 05, 2015, employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck by flying projectiles, while operating a compressed air blow gun to clean parts, where the tip pressure was not reduced to below 30 p.s.i.

Issued

Apr 23, 2015

Abate by

May 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:  a)  West wall, between office and shop:  On or about February 05, 2015, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, while plugging electrical tools and equipment into outlets near the GE Load Center, Cat No. TL 18DC3, circuit breaker panel "C", where this panel had a missing 1" knockout on the left side.  b)  West wall, between office and shop:  On or about February 05, 2015, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, while working near the GE Load Center, Cat No. TL 18DC3, circuit breaker panel "C", where this panel had missing circuit breaker blanks at location 10 and 12.

Issued

Apr 23, 2015

Abate by

Apr 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Near the Boss 342 CNC Lathe:  On or about February 05, 2015, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, while plugging in electrical tools and equipment into a quad receptacle, which was permanently mounted to the building structure, where the receptacle's electricity was being supplied by a flexible cord.

Issued

Apr 23, 2015

Abate by

Apr 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a)  West wall, between office and shop:  On or about February 05, 2015, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, while plugging in a 2 bulb, 4 foot, fluorescent light fixture, where the extension cord being used to power the light fixture was missing a grounding pin.  b)  Next the Boss 342 CNC Lathe:  On or about February 05, 2015, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, while plugging in a 2 bulb, 8 foot, fluorescent light fixture, where the extension cord being used to power the light fixture was frayed at the plug end, which exposed the extension cord's internal wiring and lacked proper strain relief.

Issued

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $600 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.  1054 Grubb Rd., San Antonio, TX 78219:  On or about February 05, 2015, the employer failed to post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for year 2014.