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OSHA Inspection: PROGRESS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of PROGRESS INDUSTRIES, INC. in 3585 VANN ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235 (NAICS 333291). OSHA activity number 340748896.

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OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
3585 VANN ROAD
City
BIRMINGHAM
State
AL
ZIP
35235
Mailing
3585 VANN ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
333291
Employees
25
Ownership type
A

6 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.215 A04

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Oct 28, 2015
Penalty
Initial $2,040 · Current $1,020 Reduced
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) On or about 06/30/2015 - Main Plant, Lower Building, Bay #1, Ryobi Grinder, the work rest was adjusted to 2 3/4 inches on the right side and 2 inches on the left side.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1020
  • — Z (S) $2040

1910.215 B09

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Oct 28, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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) On or about 06/30/2015 - Main Plant, Lower Building, Bay #1, Ryobi Grinder, the tongue guard was adjusted to 1/2 inch on the right and left sides.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.215 D03

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Oct 28, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter:  (a) On or about 06/30/2105 - Main Plant, Lower Building, Bay #1, Ryobi Grinder, the stone on the left side had deep groves.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.303 G01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Oct 28, 2015
Abate by
Nov 9, 2015
Penalty
Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    (a)  On or about 06/30/2015 - Main Plant, Lower Building, Bay #1 (West Wall), equipment and materials including welders, tool cabinets, fans, and compressed gas bottles were placed in front of the 240-volt electrical disconnects.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $680
  • — Z (S) $1360

1910.101 B

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Oct 28, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  (a)  On or about 06/30/2015 - Main Plant, Lower Building, Bay #1 (West Wall), one argon compressed gas cylinder was free standing without being secured to the wall or a cart to prevent it from being bumped and knocked over.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.305 G01 IV A

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Oct 28, 2015
Abate by
Nov 9, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a)  On or about 06/30/2015 - Main Plant, Lower Building, Bay #1, an extension was being used to supply power to an industrial floor fan.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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