OSHA Inspection: ECHOLS GLASS AND MIRROR, INC.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,626 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:    On or about February 2, 2016, in the shop area:    a) Employees performing glass work were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while operating the Bavelloni Gemy V10 when an emergency stop button was covered with a Styrofoam cup to prevent actuation of the emergency stop button.    b) Employees performing glass work were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while operating the Bavelloni B73 beveller that was missing an emergency stop button.     c) Employees performing glass work were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while operating the Bevone ELB-17-45 polisher that had an emergency stop button blocked by a heavy power cord that blocked access to the button.     Among other possible methods to abate this violation, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, 2012 Edition, Section 10.7.1.1, Stop and emergency stop pushbuttons shall be continuously operable and readily accessible.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,590 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s)(a):    On or about February 2, 2016, in the shop area:    An employee performing glass manufacturing work was exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while operating a Delta Bench Grinder that did not have a tongue guard.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    On or about February 2, 2016, in the shop area:    An employee performing glass manufacturing work was exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while operating a Delta Bench Grinder that did not have tool rests.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $3,108 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    On or about February 2, 2016, in the shop area:    Two employees performing glass manufacturing work were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards while operating a Gemy V10 machine that had a missing cover with exposed electrical conductors at the motor.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,554 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a):    On or about February 2, 2016, in the shop area:    An employee performing glass manufacturing work was exposed to electrical shock hazard while operating a CRL 2200RP Belt Sander that was powered with a flexible cord used as permanent wiring.