ATHENS, GA —
OSHA Inspection: U.S. FORMLINER INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of U.S. FORMLINER INC. in 370 COMMERCE BLVD., ATHENS, GA 30606 (NAICS 327390). OSHA activity number 340465202.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- U.S. FORMLINER INC.
- Site address
- 370 COMMERCE BLVD.
- City
- ATHENS
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30606
- Mailing
- 370 COMMERCE BLVD., ATHENS, GA 30606
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- 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
- 327390
- Employees
- 10
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Apr 21, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,360 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) On or about March 16, 2015 and at times prior to, a portable fire extinguisher was not mounted and identified in the workshop so that it was readily accessible to employees, exposing employees to possible injuries in case of fire emergency.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $1360
1910.157 C04
- Issued
- Apr 21, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer did not assure that portable fire extinguishers were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated areas at all times except during use: a) On or about March 16, 2015 and at times prior to, portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition in the workshop, exposing employees to possible injuries in case of fire emergency.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.213 D01
- Issued
- Apr 21, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(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: (a) In the workshop, on or about March 16, 2015, and at times prior to, employees cut wood and with unguarded Delta table saw, exposing employees to amputation and laceration hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Apr 21, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): 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) In the workshop, on or about March 16, 2015, and at times prior to, an employee used 6" Dewalt grinder to with an opening of 3/8 of an inch to clean and sharpen small hand tools, exposing the employee to amputation and laceration hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $850
- — Z (S) $1700
1910.1200 H03 IV
- Issued
- Apr 21, 2015
- Abate by
- May 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The employer did not train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format. (a) In the workshop, on or about February 26, 2015, and at times prior to, employees who used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to glue Wilsonart 950, stripping wax and mold wax were not trained regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format by December 1, 2013.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $1200
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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 340465202.
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