OSHA Inspection: POLICH TALLIX INC

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Sep 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1): Every stairway floor opening was not guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to the stairway):    a) Area over the offices - On or about March 19, 2015, a stairway floor opening did not have a standard railing exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Liquefied petroleum gas container(s) stored inside were located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people:    a) Gas Storage Area - On or about May 19, 2015, flammable fuel-gas cylinders of Liquefied Petroleum Gas were stored inside and located next to an exit.

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  a) Gas Storage Area - On or about May 19, 2015, oxygen cylinders were stored within approximately 4 feet of flammable fuel-gas cylinders of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, and approximately 15 feet away from acetylene cylinders (flammable gas) and other flammable fuel-gas Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinders.

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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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) Facility - On or about May 12, 2015, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards due to operating a Piranha P90 Ironworker (Serial No. P90- 997) without adequate machine guarding.

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,700 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:    a) Facility - On or about May 19, 2015, an employee was exposed to caught-in hazards while using the Dayton Grinder A.C. Motor (Model: 12707, Motor Ref: 60064 - B) to sharpen the metal tip for the welder with the opening measuring approximately 1/4" between the work rest(s) and the grinder wheel.

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Facility - On or about May 19, 2015, an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards while using the Dayton Grinder A.C. Motor (Model: 12707, Motor Ref: 60064 - B) to sharpen the metal tip for the welder with distance between the wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue  or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top measuring to approximately 3/4".

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) Facility - On or about May 19, 2015, employees were using a compressed air blow gun to clean such items as, but not limited to, filings, shavings, chips, and other particles out of the crevices in artwork and moldings with the compressed air being approximately 100 p.s.i. exposing employees to air hazards such as air penetrating the skin and causing internal injuries and blowing items into the employees' eyes.

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Grinding Booth Area - On or about May 19, 2015, there were missing knockout plugs in the wall mounted structure with electricity running from a wall mounted knife-switch box 202 Volt 3-phase power into the electrical controls for the Fan and a light switch.

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) Gas Storage Area - On or about May 19, 2015, an exit sign was not illuminated.