OSHA Inspection: SURFACE FINISHING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3570.00 · Current $2142.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a.  In the machine shop area, machine guarding was not provided at the point of operation on equipment including the Tree Journeyman J-425 mill, the Bridgeport mill, the Royal lathe, the Fadal mills, and the Milwaukee router, exposing the employees to struck-by hazard, on or about 7/6/2016.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1071.00 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. In the shop area, the work rest on bench grinder was missing, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard, on or about 7/6/2016.

Issued

2016-07-29 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. In the shop area, the tongue guard on bench grinder #W8-95 was missing, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard, on or about 7/6/2016.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-10 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. In the shop area, bench grinder serial #W8-95 was not bolted to the countertop, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard, on or about 7/6/2016.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a. In the cut area, the junction box cover on the cold saw #1 was missing, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard, on or about 7/6/2016.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:  a. Along the west wall in the weld shop, the portable fire extinguisher mounted on the wall was blocked by metal framing and supplies, exposing employees to smoke inhalation hazards, on or about 7/6/2016.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:  a.  In the shop area, the concrete floor is cracked and is not level, exposing employees to tripping hazard, on or about 7/6/2016.