OSHA Inspection: GARMAT USA, LLC

Issued

Mar 31, 2016

Abate by

Apr 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,271 Reduced

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:    a) On or about February 8, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards when working near a relocatable power tap (power strip) rated for household conditions in a commercial setting with deviations from the listing such as being unmounted and not directly connected to a facility receptacle.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 31, 2016

Abate by

Apr 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(2)(i): Receptacles installed on 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits were not of the grounding type except as permitted for replacement receptacles in paragraph (b)(2)(iv) of this section:  a) On or about February 8, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards when working near a relocatable power tap (RPT or power strip) with a ground circuit unavailable due to a broken ground lug in a receptacle.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 31, 2016

Abate by

Apr 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(2)(iii): The grounding contacts of receptacles and cord connectors were not grounded by connection to the equipment grounding conductor of the circuit supplying the receptacle or cord connector. The branch circuit wiring method did not include or provide an equipment grounding conductor to which the grounding contacts of the receptacle or cord connector were connected:    a) On or about February 8, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards when working near two energized metal, industrial, pedestal fans that were missing the ground lug on their cord end fitting.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 31, 2016

Abate by

Apr 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $2,965 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) On or about February 8, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to serious injury while working near live conductors due to open enclosure doors housing controls for the Swing Arm Motors, Accele Cure controls, and the Yaskawa V1000.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 31, 2016

Abate by

Apr 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Conductors were not spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices shall first be spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose:   a) On or about February 8, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while operating power tools attached to an improperly repaired drop cord.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 31, 2016

Abate by

Apr 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a) On or about February 8, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to contact with live parts of electrical equipment due to circular panel openings that are not covered at the horizontal saw and the side of the Yaskawa V1000 enclosure.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 31, 2016

Abate by

Apr 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $110 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:      a) On or about February 8, 2016, and at times prior, workers were not able to access and safely operate electrical service panels along the south wall due to blockage by pallets and rolling cards.      Garmat USA, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1008974, citation number 01, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on January 15, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1401 W. Stanford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80110.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 31, 2016

Abate by

Apr 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $110 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) On or about February 8, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while operating the Clausing Drill Press model 2274, SN 20-531868, while the end fittings for the drop and equipment cords were not provided with adequate strain relief.        Garmat USA, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1008974, citation number 01, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on January 15, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1401 W. Stanford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80110.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).