OSHA Inspection: ENGINEERED COMPOSITE SYSTEMS

Issued

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):   On or about February 17, 2016, at times prior thereto,  the employer did not ensure that the abrasive wheel installed on the portable DeWalt Angle Grinder was provided with a safety guard, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by flying debris in the event of wheel breakage.

Issued

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  On or about February 17, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords and cables were protected from accidental damage, exposing employees to the hazards electrical shock.   a. In the winding area the yellow 50 foot extension cord used to supply power to the drum heaters was cut and damaged in several areas along the cord.   b. In the winding area the yellow 50 foot extension cord used to supply power to the radio was cut and damaged in several areas along the cord.

Issued

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that the strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.   On or about February 17, 2016, and at times, prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the yellow 50 foot extension cord used to supply power to the drum heaters was connected so that strain relief was provided, exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock.