OSHA Inspection: ROTO HAMMER INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

2015-07-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): Containers in storage were not located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering from unauthorized persons:     On or about May 14, 2015, or at times prior thereto, in the shipping area propane gas containers were found stored inside the building next to the path of forklift truck traffic.  Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

2015-07-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Containers when stored inside were located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people:    On or about May 14, 2015, or at times prior thereto, at time of inspection propane containers were found stored inside the building and near an exit.  Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

2015-07-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 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:    On or about May 14, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the machine shop area employees were allowed to operate horizontal lathe machines that did not have chuck guards provided to prevent contact with the chuck while in operation.  Employees were exposed hazards from rotating parts.