OSHA Inspection: GOPI GLASS SALES AND SERVICES CORP.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,494 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc:      a.  On or about September 22, 2016, at the residential picture window department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a radial saw (i.e. Dewalt, no other info available) that lacked a guard on both sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade, and did not return to the starting position when released by the operator.    b.  On or about September 22, 2016, at the residential picture window department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a table saw (i.e. no info available) that lacked a guard on the portion of the blade above the table and above the material being cut.    c.  On or about September 22, 2016, at the doors department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Delta, Serial #R6717) that lacked point of operation guarding.     d.  On or about September 22, 2016, at the doors department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Rockwell, Model 15-081, Serial #1768010) that lacked point of operation guarding.     e.  On or about September 22, 2016, at the doors department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Jih-suh machinery, no other info available) that lacked point of operation guarding.     f.  On or about September 22, 2016, at the doors department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Delta, Serial #1570677) that lacked point of operation guarding.     g.  On or about October 5, 2016, at the window department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a radial saw (i.e. no other info available) that lacked a guard on both sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade, and did not return to the starting position when released by the operator.    h.  On or about October 5, 2016, at the residential picture window department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a roll bender (i.e. BPR Curvatrici , Model CP-30 P) whose operating foot pedal was placed within 18 inches of the point of operation.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $1,782 Reduced

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.  On or about September 22, 2016, at the doors department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Delta, Serial #R6717) that was not anchored.     b.  On or about September 22, 2016, at the doors department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Rockwell, Model 15-081, Serial #1768010) that was not anchored.     c.  On or about September 22, 2016, at the doors department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Jih-suh machinery, no other info available) that was not anchored.     d.  On or about September 22, 2016, at the doors department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Delta, Serial #1570677) that was not anchored.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $1,782 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(3)(i): Mechanical power press(es) using full revolution clutches did not incorporate a single-stroke mechanism:       a. On or about September 22, 2016 at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, an  employee was exposed to caught  and struck by hazards while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen BT-12) that lacked a single-stroke mechanism.      b. On or about September 22, 2016 at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, an  employee was exposed to caught  and struck by hazards while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen, Model BT-5, 5 tons) that lacked a single-stroke mechanism.    c. On or about September 22, 2016 at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, an  employee was exposed to caught  and struck by hazards while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen, Model BT-5, 5 tons) that lacked a single-stroke mechanism.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,494 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): Pedal mechanism(s) on mechanical power press(es) full revolution clutches were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:    a.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen, BT-12) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      b.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen, Model BT-5, 5 tons) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      c.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen, Model BT-5, 5 tons) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      d.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Numbered as 209, no other info available) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      e.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Press-Rite No.1) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      f.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the doors department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Havir Manufacturing No. 7884) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      g.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the doors department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. V & O Press, No. 202-87) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.     h.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the doors department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rudel Machine, Serial No. 153-191) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      i.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the doors department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Press-Rite No.15, Havir Mfg Co.) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.     j.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the doors department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. no info available) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      k.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen BTS-101) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      l.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Press Rite, no other info available) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      m.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Niagara, no other info available) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.    n.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle No. 2, Model 2, Serial #18911) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      o.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. V & O Press Co, no other info available) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.    p.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle No. 2, Serial #19106) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.      q.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Famco 51, no other info available) whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,494 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):      a.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen, Model BT-5, 5 tons) which lacked a guard on its point of operation.     b.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Press-Rite No.1)   which lacked a guard on its point of operation.     c.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the doors department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Kenco Manufacturing, Serial #133-452) which lacked a guard on its point of operation.     d.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the doors department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle No. 2) which lacked a guard on its point of operation.     e.  On or about September 22, 2016 at the doors department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Press-Rite No.15, Havir Mfg Co.) which lacked a guard on its point of operation.     f.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen BTS-101) which lacked a guard on its point of operation.     g.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Press Rite, no other info available) which lacked a guard on its point of operation.      h.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Niagara, no other info available) which lacked a guard on its point of operation.     i.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle No. 2, Model 2, Serial #18911) which lacked a guard on its point of operation.     j.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. V & O Press Co, no other info available) which lacked a guard on its point of operation.     k.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle No. 2F) which lacked a guard on its point of operation.     l.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle No. 2, Serial #19106)   which lacked a guard on its point of operation.     m.  On or about October 5, 2016 at the window department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Kenco Manufacturing, Model 8-108)  which lacked a guard on its point of operation.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,425 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.:     On or about September 22, 2016, at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while using compressed air for cleaning purposes at 50.4 psi.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,425 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    On or about September 22, 2016, at the lunch room area of the above addressed jobsite, an electrical outlet was not provided with ground fault circuit interrupt (gfci) protection for personnel when located within 18 inches of a sink, exposing employees to an electrical hazard (NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, Article 210.8(B)(5)).

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,425 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:    On or about September 22, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while energizing tools from electrical outlets installed within electrical junction boxes that were not secured and firmly fastened in place (NEC Articles 110.3(A) and 300.11 (A)).

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a.  On or about September 22, 2016, at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, an electrical extension cord lacked strain relief at the female attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.    b. On or about September 22, 2016, at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, a flexible cord lacked strain relief where it entered an electrical junction box, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,425 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    On or about September 22, 2016, at the residential picture window department of the above addressed jobsite, a fan lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  On or about October 5, 2016, at the window department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle No. 2, Serial #19106) which had unguarded belt and pulley assembly in its drive mechanism.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   On or about October 5, 2016, at the window department of the above addressed worksite,  an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle No. 2, Serial #19106) which had unguarded belt and pulley assembly in its drive mechanism.