OSHA Inspection: KIEFER INDUSTRIES INC.

Issued

Sep 24, 2015

Abate by

Oct 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.    a)  On or about August 4, 2015, during  grinding activities on the Hammons KEF, Model #BSH75, located in the warehouse area, the employer did not provide, allow, and maintained personal protective equipment for the hands when employees were exposed to cut and amputation hazards.

Issued

Sep 24, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by rotating parts.    a) On or Before August 5, 2015, during cutting activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the Clausing Strartrite 30 RWH vertical band saw to prevent employees from contact with the unused portion of the blade.

Issued

Sep 24, 2015

Abate by

Nov 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 August 4, 2015, the employer used an electrical extension cord as a substitute for fixed wiring to power the Dust Collector W1685 1-1/2 HP, the employees were exposed to electric shock and burn hazards.    b)  On or about August 4, 2015, the employer used an electrical extension cord as a substitute for fixed wiring to power the Pro Weld CD-212 machine, the employees were exposed to electric shock and burn hazards.

Issued

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) On or about August 4, 2015, during drilling activities on the Dayton Drill Press, Model #2N866M, located in the warehouse area, the employer did not ensure that the exposed electrical flexible cord protected the three electrical wires from abrasions where it entered the drill press.  The electrical flexible cord was damaged exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a)  On or about August 4, 2015, located in the center of the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that the portable fire extinguisher was readily accessible to employees.  The portable fire extinguisher was blocked by carts, boxes, pallets, a punch press and other materials.    b)  On or about August 4, 2015, located behind the Accurpress Serial #6754 in the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that the portable fire extinguisher was readily accessible to employees.  The portable fire extinguisher was blocked by steel beams behind the Accurpress, cords, and a cart.    The Kiefer Industries Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 574059, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on January 8, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Industrial Dr., Random Lake, WI 53075.