OSHA Inspection: HELMY PLASTICS, INC.

Issued

Aug 6, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $954 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):      Manufacturing shop area, On or about March 25, 2015, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while cutting plastic parts on a Jet Woodworking Band saw (Model: JWBS-18 Stock: 708750B) that did not have a guard installed exposing the saw blade at the point of operation.

Issued

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $950 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:    Shop area. On or about 25 March, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an amputation hazard while cutting plywood pieces of lumber from a GS table saw (Model: 98-05-510 Serial: Unknown) that did not have a guard installed.

Issued

Aug 6, 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:  Shop area. On or about 25 March, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while cutting plywood pieces of lumber from a GS table saw (Model: 98-05-510 Serial: Unknown) that did not have a spreader installed.

Issued

Aug 6, 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:  Shop area. On or about 25 March, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while cutting plywood pieces of lumber from a GS table saw (Model: 98-05-510 Serial: Unknown) that did not have non kick back fingers installed.

Issued

Aug 6, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):    Shop area, On or about March 25, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught in hazard while sharpening metal blades on a Craftsman bench grinder(Model: Unknown Serial: Unknown) that did not have a guard on it.

Issued

Aug 6, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2)(i): Safety guards on all operations where the work provides a suitable measure of protection to the operator, were not so constructed that the spindle end, nut, and outer flange were not exposed:    Shop area, On or about March 25, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught in hazard while sharpening metal blades on a Craftsman bench grinder (Model: Unknown Serial: Unknown) that did not have a guard to cover the spindle end and nut.

Issued

Aug 6, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $950 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) Shop area near inline machine, on or about March 25, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazard of 120 volt/20 amperes while plugging into a job made receptacle that was built with a 4 inch by 4 inch metal conduit box that could short to ground from drop damage of not being mounted securely.    (b) Shop area near speed regulators, on or about March 25, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazard of 120 volt/20 amperes while plugging into a job made receptacle that was built with a 4 inch by 2 inch metal conduit box that could short to ground from drop damage of not being mounted securely.

Issued

Aug 6, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    Shop area near band saws, on or about March 25, 2015, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards of 120 volts/ 20 amperes while operating a Jet band saw (Model: JWBS-18 Serial: Unknown) from the electrical cord having the grounding prong removed.

Issued

Aug 6, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C) of this paragraph:    Shop area near table saw, on or bout March 25, 2015, employees were exposed to electrical hazards of 120 volt/ 20 amps while plugging in equipment into an electrical extension cord that was mounted permanently to metal conduit using plastic pull ties.

Issued

Aug 6, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    Shop area table saw, 220 Volt/ 40 Amp, on or about March 25, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from an open electrical knockout measuring approximately 1 inch on a 4 inch by 4 inch electrical junction box, while plugging in equipment into a electrical cord.

Issued

Aug 6, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    (a) Shop area near speed regulators, March 25, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards of 120 volt/ 20 amperes while plugging equipment into job made receptacles that did not have a faceplate installed.    (b) Shop area dust collector, March 25, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards of 120 volt/ 20 amperes while operating a dust collector (Model: Unknown Serial: Unknown) to collect dust particles and did not have a cover plate installed on the electrical terminal connection section.    (c) Shop area on vacuum pump, March 25, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards of 240 volt/ 40 amperes while working near an vacuum pump that that did not have a cover plate installed and had wire connections exposed.

Issued

Aug 6, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    Shop area near band saws, on or about March 25, 2015, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards of 120 volts/ 20 amperes while cutting plastic pieces on a Jet band saw (Model: JWBS-18 Serial: Unknown) that the electrical cord had conductors connected by splice.

Issued

Aug 6, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    Shop area near manual mill, on or about March 25, 2015, employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard while switching on and off an Acer Manual Mill that the strain relief for the electrical connection was disconnected.