OSHA Inspection: DUCHARME ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    a) Shop: On or about February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while constructing custom wood beams with combustible sawdust on elevated surfaces and ledges from one half inch in depth to approximately one inch in depth.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Cleanliness around working machinery was not maintained to prevent fire hazards and ensure the effective functioning of guards:  a) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards from class II combustible dust built up.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails:    a) Chipper Conveyor: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards while accessing and egressing stairs with a missing handrail.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:  a) Head Saw Building: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 6 feet while walking throughout the elevated surfaces in the Head Saw Building.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 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) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards while utilizing an unguarded Delta drill press.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-under hazards while utilizing an unsecured Delta drill press.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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:    a) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating an unguarded Rockwell table saw.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to being struck by lumber kicking back while ripping grained lumber with an unguarded Rockwell table saw.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 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:  a) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to being struck by lumber kicking back while ripping grained lumber with an unguarded Rockwell table saw.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded    a) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while utilizing equipment such as but not limited to the unguarded Dario bandsaw.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 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) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while using a blue The Cincinnati Alternating Current GPT type 104 Model 215195 Serial Numbered Bench Grinder with a work rest adjusted to approximately 1 1/2 inches.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a blue The Cincinnati Alternating Current GPT type 104 Model 215195 Serial Numbered Bench Grinder with a tongue guard adjusted to approximately 1 3/4 inches.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards from an unguarded 6" pulley on a Delta drill press.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  a) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards from approximately 17 inches of an unguarded belt on a Delta drill press.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 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) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flying parts, flying pieces, and air embolisms while using air nozzles with over 97 P.S.I. with an unregulated tip.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s):    a) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an unguard DeWalt Portable Hand Grinder.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 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) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards while using an unapproved four-plex outlet to energize various pieces of equipment.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazards associated with not being able to de-energize equipment in the event of an emergency due to a table that limited access.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    a) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock hazards from electrical conductors that enter the main electrical panel.

Issued

2016-06-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Head Saw: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using the head saw that has a knockout missing on the electrical panel.    b) Shop: On February 10, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards from a knockout missing on the main electrical panel.