OSHA Inspection: FAGAN DOOR CORP.

Issued

Aug 12, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine designed for a fixed location was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  (a) Fabrication Shop:  On or about 7/20/2015, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from working with or near a fixed location drill press that was not anchored in place.

Issued

Aug 12, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch:  (a) Fabrication Shop:  On or about 7/20/2015, a pedestal grinder work rest was found to be set at 1.25 inches from the wheel.

Issued

Aug 12, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:  (a) Fabrication Shop:  On or about 7/20/2015, the employer did not ensure that a tongue guard was in place on a pedestal grinder, and adjusted not to exceed one-fourth inch.

Issued

Aug 12, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:    (a) Warehouse - Production Area, near the overhead door entrance:  On or about 7/20/2015, employees were exposed to tip-over hazards from compressed gas cylinders stored next to each other near a route of egress, without any means of securement to prevent them from being knocked over.

Issued

Aug 12, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) Warehouse - Production Area, near overhead door entrance:  On or about 7/20/2015, employees were exposed to fire hazards from oxygen, acetylene and liquid propane compressed gas cylinders stored next to each other without separation of a fire-resistant barrier of at least one-half hour.

Issued

Aug 12, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    (a) Production Area - Warehouse:  On or about 7/20/2015, the employer did not train nor have employees trained in forklift operations using formal instruction and practical exercises.

Issued

Aug 12, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  (a) Warehouse - Production Area:  On or about 7/20/2015, the employer did not certify each powered industrial truck operator's skill, knowledge and ability to operate a forklift.

Issued

Aug 12, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   (a) Warehouse - Production Area:  On or about 7/20/2015, the employer did not ensure that pre-shift forklift inspections took place in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.