OSHA Inspection: OLD WORLD CABINET, INC

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $320.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  Employees engaged in woodworking activities were exposed to respiratory hazards in that the employer allowed voluntary use of dust masks without providing Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134 to employees.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:  Employees engaged in woodworking activities were exposed to amputation hazards in that the table mounted router could restart after the return of a loss of power.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $320.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  Employees engaged in woodworking activities were exposed to amputation hazards in that the circular handfed Sawstop ripsaws were not guarded.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  Employees engaged in woodworking activities were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the Sawstop hand-fed ripsaws did not have kickback fingers or dogs.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $320.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with stock being cut:  Employees engaged in woodworking activities were exposed to amputation hazards in that the circular handfed Delta Shopmaster radial saw was not guarded.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installation(s) 600 volts, nominal, or less were used in prohibited manners:  Employees operating a Makita hand held belt sanders were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards in that the extension cord connected to the belt sander was connected to an additional extension cord.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Employees engaged in woodworking activities were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards in that the relocatable power taps were permanently secured to the shop walls, used in place of fixed wiring and connected to extension cords.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  Employees engaged in woodworking activities were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards in that the table mounted router and electrical breaker panels had openings that were not effectively closed.  Instances include:  1 - Electrical breaker panels had multiple unused openings   2 - Electrical knockout on the disconnect for the table mounted router near the table saw was not closed

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):  All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear:  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that the electrical junction box and outlets were not covered.  Instances included:  1 - Electrical 4 inch by 4 inch junction box located in the west end of the shop   2 - Outlet in break area between offices and shop area  3 - Outlet above workbench on west wall of east end shop area

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $320.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):  Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  Employees engaged in woodworking activities were exposed to amputation and electrical shock hazards in that the electrical panels with branch circuits were not legibly marked to indicate its purpose.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  Employees engaged in belt sanding activities were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets were not visually inspected as required.