OSHA Inspection: PAVILION FURNITURE INC.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Mar 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,760 · Current $5,856 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.  On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a roll bender (i.e. BPR Curvatrici srl, Model CXPH 40) whose operating control was placed in front of the point of operation.    b.  On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a roll bender (i.e. no info available) whose operating control was placed in close proximity of the point of operation.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,972 · Current $4,183 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 October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to caught and struck by hazards while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle, Model OF, Serial Number 26420) that lacked a single-stroke mechanism.      b. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to caught and struck by hazards while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle, Model OF, Serial Number 27383) that lacked a single-stroke mechanism.      c. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to caught and struck by hazards while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen, Model BT 12-10) that lacked a single-stroke mechanism.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Mar 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,760 · Current $5,856 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:    On or about September 8, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not have a program for inspecting mechanical power presses for uncovering unsafe conditions such as, but not limited to broken and/or cracked point of operation guards and pedals, adjustment of single-stroke mechanisms, etc.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,577 · Current $3,346 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 October 20, 2016, at the cutting department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a struck by and air embolism hazards while using compressed air for cleaning purposes at 60 psi.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Mar 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $19,520 · Current $3,549 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 8, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. no other info available) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.     b.  On or about September 8, 2016, at the cutting department of the above addressed jobsite,  an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a circular saw (i.e. Delta) that lacked guards on both sides of the exposed lower portion of the blade.    Pavilion Furniture Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513638, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 3, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 16200 NW 49th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Mar 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,365 · Current $0 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 8, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. no other info available) that was not anchored.      b. On or about September 8, 2016, at the welding department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. Ryobi, Model BG828G) that was not properly anchored.      Pavilion Furniture Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513638, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on October 3, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 16200 NW 49th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $16,731 · Current $3,042 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rests were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage:     On or about September 8, 2016, at welding department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. Ryobi, Model BG828G) that had its right and left side work rests placed at more than 1/8-inch from the wheel periphery.      Pavilion Furniture Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513638, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on October 3, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 16200 NW 49th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  On or about September 8, 2016, at the welding department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. Ryobi, Model BG828G) that had its right and left side tongue guards placed at more than 1/4-inch from the wheel periphery.      b.  On or about September 8, 2016, at the welding department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. Northern Industrial, Item #143389) that had its right and left side tongue guards placed at more than 1/4-inch from the wheel periphery.          Pavilion Furniture Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513638, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on October 3, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 16200 NW 49th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $13,943 · Current $3,549 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 October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen, Model BT 12-10) had its pedal unprotected, exposing employees to a caught by hazard.      Pavilion Furniture Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513638, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on October 3, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 16200 NW 49th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Mar 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $19,520 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard(s):     a. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Perkins Junior E) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      b. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Enco W) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      c.  On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle Model OF, No. 184) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      d. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle, Model OF, Serial Number 26420) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      e. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle, Model OF, Serial Number 27383) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      f.  On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Alva Fallen, Model BT 12-10) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      g. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle #2, Serial No. 20721) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      h. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a power press (i.e. Press P4, PPF-18) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      i. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. 50 tons, no other info available) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      j. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle OF) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.        Pavilion Furniture Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513638, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on October 3, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 16200 NW 49th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Mar 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(b): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not conform to the maximum permissible opening(s) specified in Table 10 O-10:     a. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Perkins Junior E) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      b. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Enco W) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      c.  On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle Model OF, No. 184) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.      d. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle, Model OF, Serial Number 26420) which did not have its point of operation properly guarded.        Pavilion Furniture Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513638, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on October 3, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 16200 NW 49th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Mar 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $782 · Current $469 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about September 8, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee operated a powered industrial truck without being trained and evaluated.

Issued

Feb 21, 2017

Abate by

Feb 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a. On or about October 20, 2016, at the forming department of the above addressed jobsite, an electrical junction box mounted on a mechanical power press (i.e. Enco W) had an unused opening which was not covered, exposing employees to an electrical fire hazard.