OSHA Inspection: PRIME PRODUCTS INC.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing for likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of open flame:  On or about April 29, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazards of open, unshielded natural gas fueled flames while operating the shop made bottle flame treating systems.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  On or about April 29, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the injection molding area, injection mold #2 was under repair or maintenance and had not been locked out and/or tagged by the authorized employees, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by and/or caught in machines, or receiving electrical shock.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  On or about April 29, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the maintenance shop on the Baldor bench grinder the left side, the work rest opening exceeded one eighth inch, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by flying wheel fragments in the event of wheel breakage.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 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:  On or about April 29, 2015, and at times prior thereto, the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue at the top of the Baldor Bench Grinder exceeded one fourth inch, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by flying wheel fragments in the event of wheel breakage.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  On or about April, 29, 2015 , and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that sprockets and chains on 4 bottle flame treating systems were enclosed, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the sprockets and chains.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 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:  On or about April 29, 2015, and at times prior thereto, a five receptacle surge protector, designed for short term use was used as permanent wiring to supply power to multiple devices used in the facility, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  On or about April 29, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the grinder area on grinder #2, the power control box on/off switches were broken and recessed in the control box requiring that the employees put their fingers into the control box, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about April 29, 2015, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure cords and cables were connected to devices so that strain relief was provided, exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock:  a. In the grinder area on grinder #2 had the electrical power cord was pulled from the control box.   b. In the heat treat area on flamer #2 had the electrical power cord was pulled from the power control box.