OSHA Inspection: STAACK'S, INC.

Issued

2016-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii):   "Fire resistance." Storage cabinets were not designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature to not more than 325 deg. F. when subjected to a 10-minute fire test using the standard time-temperature curve as set forth in Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, NFPA 251-1969, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6. All joints and seams shall remain tight and the door shall remain securely closed during the fire test. Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous lettering, "Flammable - Keep Fire Away."    a) Lower service area: On or about April 21, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards with inadequate storage capability for flammable products used on a daily basis in the service bays.

Issued

2016-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $520.00 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) Main service area: On or about April 21, 2016  and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while performing grinding operations on a DeWalt 8-inch bench grinder, model DW758. The work-rest was adjusted to approximately 1/2 inch.

Issued

2016-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-01 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) Main service area: On or about April 21, 2016  and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while performing grinding operations on a DeWalt 8inch bench grinder, model DW758 The tongue rest was adjusted to approximately 3/4 inch.