OSHA Inspection: PARHEN FOUNDRY, INC.

Issued

Mar 1, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,086 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): Storage of equipment and materials were in a manner which created a hazard.    (a) Facility - On or about January 04, 2016 employees exposed to tripping hazards while walking in the aisles near forming molds and patterns.

Issued

Mar 1, 2016

Abate by

Mar 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,086 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a) Facility - On or about January 04, 2016 employer did not furnish an operable eye wash station.

Issued

Mar 1, 2016

Abate by

Mar 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,086 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.    (a) Facility - On or about January 04, 2016 employee operated a Clark LP powered industrial truck without brakes.

Issued

Mar 1, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,086 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete periodic inspections of the crane were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:    (a) Facility - On or about January 04, 2016 a 7 1/2 ton overhead crane has not been periodically inspected in the last 12 months.

Issued

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,086 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.    (a) Facility - On or about January 04. 2016 the employer did not guard the revolving drum of a tumbler.

Issued

Mar 1, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $870 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    (a)   Facility - On or about January 04, 2016 the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to, Chem-rez Duraset (Furfuryl alcohol), Furaset Resin, and Prosolv.

Issued

Mar 1, 2016

Abate by

Mar 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): Personal protective equipment (PPE), was not provided by the employer at no cost to employees.  (a) Facility - On or about January 04, 2016 employees purchase leather gloves and safety glasses which are required PPE.

Issued

Mar 1, 2016

Abate by

Mar 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): Certification. The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.    (a) Facility - On or about January 04, 2016 forklift operators have not been certified by the employer.

Issued

Mar 1, 2016

Abate by

Mar 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors entered were not effectively closed:  (a) Tumbler - On or about January 04, 2016 flexible cord was not protected from abrasion and effectively closed where it entered an electrical box.

Issued

Mar 1, 2016

Abate by

Mar 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  (a) Tumbler - On or about January 04, 2016 an opening in a 110 volt electrical box was not closed.

Issued

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.   (a) Paint Mixer - On or about January 04, 2016 electrical junction box cover was missing.