OSHA Inspection: SUNSATION PRODUCTS INC.

Issued

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:   Sunsation Products Inc., in the main assembly area, an open-sided platform did not have an adequate guardrail in that, the top rail measured 44 1/2 inches and there was no mid rail there by exposing employees to a fall hazard of up to seven feet in height.

Issued

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  In the Lamination building, the fire exit door was locked with a dead bolt, and the door was blocked with vegetation overgrowth which would prevent employees from exiting the building there by exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded:  Sunsation Products Inc., Lamination bldg., a wood cutting band saw in the R & D area was used to cut curves into plywood and seven inches of the non-working portion of the band saw blade was not guarded or enclosed exposing employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:   Sunsation Products Inc., in the Prep room, a Black & Decker 6"  Bench Grinder, S/N 9297, was not provided with a tongue guard for abrasive wheel on the right side of grinder there by exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Nov 6, 2015

Abate by

Dec 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   a. In the Lamination bldg., in the R&D area, three two-bulb florescent overhead lights were not used or installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions. The overhead lights were modified with wheels and for use on a portable cart to illuminate molds used in making recreational boats there by exposing employees to an electrical shock and mercury hazards.   b. In the Lamination bldg., in the R&D area, a two-bulb florescent overhead light was not used or installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions. The overhead light was modified with wheels and for use on a portable cart to illuminate molds used in making recreational boats there by exposing employees to an electrical shock and mercury hazards.   c. In the Lamination bldg., in the R&D area, two two-bulb florescent overhead lights were not used or installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions. The overhead lights were modified with wheels and for use on a portable cart to illuminate 32 ' recreational boat that was being detailed there by exposing employees to an electrical shock and mercury hazards.

Issued

Nov 6, 2015

Abate by

Dec 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination shall be protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded.   a. In the Lamination bldg., in the R&D area, a portable stand mounted with three two bulb florescent lights was used to illuminate molds used in making recreational boats and was not guarded to prevent accidental contact or breakage there by exposing employees to an electrical shock and mercury hazards.   b. In the Lamination bldg., in the R&D area, a portable stand mounted with a two bulb florescent light was used to illuminate molds used in making recreational boats and was not guarded to prevent accidental contact or breakage there by exposing employees to an electrical shock and mercury hazards.   c. In the Lamination bldg., in the Prep room, a portable stand mounted with two two bulb florescent lights was used to illuminate 32 ' recreational boat that was being detailed and was not guarded to prevent accidental contact or breakage there by exposing employees to an electrical shock and mercury hazards.

Issued

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) as required by 1960.8(b): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:   In the Assembly Bldg., in the wood shop, an electrical extension cord used to provide power to an American Machine and Tool  14 " Bandsaw Model #4113 was missing a ground plug and did not have a continuous ground there by exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.