OSHA Inspection: SENIOR FLEXONICS PATHWAY

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.   On or about 10 November 2015, two instances were observed where equipment was not guarded; Instance a) The rotating chuck on the SX International Inc. drill press was not guarded exposing employees to hazards such as those created when material is entangled and or caught in the rotating drill bit. Instance b) The rotating belt of the Sander machine was not guarded exposing employees working nearby to nip point hazards.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

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.  On or about 10 November 2015, oxygen and fuel cylinders (acetylene and LPG) were stored adjacent to each other without a fire resistant barrier exposing employees working near by to hazards of being struck by debris. The Compressed Gas Association pamphlets states that flammable gases should not be stored with oxidizers.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  On or about 10 November 2015, extension cords and a Cyberpower surge protector were used as a substitute for fixed wiring exposing employees working nearby to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c): "Covers and guardrails." Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits.  On or about 10 November 2015, where the punch forming equipment was not in use, its table was raised up exposing a pit that was a fall/and or trip hazard.