OSHA Inspection: MIX BROTHER'S INC.

Issued

May 27, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:       a)  Throughout the facility, on or about 5/14/15: Training was not provided to employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.           * ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and .39 which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

May 27, 2015

Abate by

Jun 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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 point of operation, rotating parts, and flying chips    a) Shop Area, on or about 5/14/15: Cummins Drill Press was not provided with a chuck and tool guard.

Issued

May 27, 2015

Abate by

Jun 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:          a)  Shop Area, on or about 5/14/15: An Azor bench grinder was missing guards on the both the left and right side.

Issued

May 27, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:      a)  Shop Area, on or about 5/14/15:  A Azor Bench Grinder had an opening between the work rest and grinding wheel that measured 3/4-inch at the left wheel.

Issued

May 27, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 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: a) Shop Area, on or about 5/14/15: Azor Bench Grinder was missing tongue guard on the left side.

Issued

May 27, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

9 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met; specifically:     1) Labeling and other forms of warning;   2) MSDS requirements for the hazardous materials known to be present at the jobsite;   3) Employee training and information.  The written program must also include:   (a) A list of all the chemicals used at the jobsite.   (b) Methods to inform employees of hazards associated with non-routine tasks.   (c) Methods the employer will use to inform any contractors employees of workplace hazards.    a) Throughout the facility, on our about 5/14/15: A written hazard communication program was not developed for the employees who work with hazardous materials including but not limited to: Zep Degreaser; Zep TNT Truckwash; De Icer; Grease; Hydraulic Oil; Anti Freeze and Motor Oil.