OSHA Inspection: MODERN FABRICATING INC.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):  Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a)  Mezzanine above office area:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while accessing the mezzanine storage area, while the loading area, of the mezzanine, did not have a midrail installed.    b) Mezzanine across from office area:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while accessing the mezzanine storage area, while the loading area, of the mezzanine, did not have a midrail installed.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2):  Stair rails did not consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts, with the vertical height not more than 34 inches (86.36 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76.2 cm) from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with face of riser at forward edge of tread:    a)  Mezzanine above office area:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while ascending/descending the stairs, for the mezzanine storage area, while the stair rail system did not have a midrail installed.    b)  Mezzanine across from office area:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while ascending/descending the stairs, for the mezzanine storage area, while the stair rail system did not have a midrail installed.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:     Main Production Floor: On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a Yale forklift, Model GLR050RGNJAE056, S/N: 177816468U, and lifting supplies, while the forklift was not load rated for the 6 foot tine extension attachments that was installed on the forklift.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): If the truck is equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, the user did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.    Main Production Floor: On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a Yale forklift, Model GLR050RGNJAE056, S/N: 177816468U, and lifting supplies, while the forklift was not load rated for the 6 foot tine extension attachments that was installed on the forklift.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:     a)  Reel Department:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard while operating a Craftsman 17" Drill Press, while the drill press was not equipped with a chuck guard.    b)  Bin Department:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard while operating a Jet14 MT, SN 41163, Drill Press, while the drill press was not equipped with a chuck guard.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:      Reel Department:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a Craftsman 17" Drill Press, while the drill press was not anchored.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $875 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:    Welding Department:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a 6" Northern Industrial Bench Grinder, Item# 143389 while the periphery guard was not adjusted within 1/4" of the grinding wheel.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):         Wood shop:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard while operating a DeVilbiss Air compressor, to supply shop air for tools and equipment, while the pulleys for the compressor power transmission was not properly guarded.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  Wood Shop:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard while operating a DeVilbiss Air compressor, to supply shop air for tools and equipment, while the belts for the compressor power transmission was not properly guarded.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures were not permanent, continuous, and effective:     Reel Department:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while operating a portable 36" Mobile Air Circulator Fan Model: 3C674FR while the grounding pin on the plug was missing.

Issued

Aug 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $875 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)  Rear of Production Floor:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while operating an Yates American Table Saw, to cut plastic, while the 220 Vac power cord outer jacket was damage.    b)  Rear of Production Floor:  On or about March 25, 2015 an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while operating an Yates American Table Saw, to cut plastic, while the 220 Vac power cord lacked proper strain relief and was pulled away from power control box.