OSHA Inspection: ATLAS MOLDING, LLC.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that the employer failed to ensure that the Harrington 2 ton under hung crane in the production crane area was maintained and operated in a safe manner thereby exposing employees to crushed by hazards;     a) Employees were observed leaving suspended loads unattended with no provision for auxiliary supporting means under the suspended load, on or about 12/11/2015.        b) Employees used a spreader plate, below the hook lifting device, to lift injection molds that weigh up to 2000 ponds.  The lifting device did not have a load rating marked on the main structure or on an attached tag. The lifting device was not marked with the manufacturer's name or serial number.  The lifter did not have a product safety label. The employer did not require frequent and periodic inspections of the lifting device, on or about 12/11/2015.     c) Production Crane Area - The pushbutton pendant control station was not supported in a manner that would protect the electrical conductors against strain, employees operated under hung cranes and were exposed to electrical shock hazards, on or about 12/11/2015.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 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:     a) Production area; Employees were using an unguarded Jet 10 inch Super Saw to cut plastic parts, on or about 12/11/2015.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:     a) Production area; Employees are using an 8 Inch Delta Bench Grinder to sharpen trimming tools with a work rest that has not been adjusted to a maximum opening of 1/8 inch, on or about 12/11/2015.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   a) Production area; Employees are using an 8 Inch Delta Bench Grinder to sharpen trimming tools with a tongue guard that has not been adjusted to a maximum opening of 1/4 inch, on or about 12/11/2015.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,560 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:     a) Production area; Employees were cleaning themselves while using a pneumatic air gun that was not reduced to 30 p.s.i., on or about 12/11/2015.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):     a) Production area / Power Panel L2; Employees were exposed to and uncovered 120/240 volt power panel, on or about 12/11/2015.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.