OSHA Inspection: ATHENA CONTROLS, INC.

Issued

Dec 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,180 · Current $2,385 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a) Sensor Work Area -- On or about November 1, 2016, a 32 inch propylene cylinder was not secure or protected from damage.  ABATEMENT NOTE: Before using cylinder, be sure it is properly supported to prevent it from being knocked over. (Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965 para 3.4.4)

Issued

Dec 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,741 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  (a) Machine Shop Work Area: On or about November 1, 2016, employees used a Baldor Bench Grinder that did not have a work rest installed to support offhand grinding work.

Issued

Dec 23, 2016

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) Machine Shop Work Area: On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Baldor Bench Grinder that did not have an installed tongue guard.

Issued

Dec 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free of foreign matter.  (a) Machine Shop Work Area: On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Baldor Bench Grinder that had a wheel's contact surface contained multiple deep grooves.

Issued

Dec 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,482 · Current $5,612 Reduced

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):  a) The Sensor Work Area:  On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Fenn Swager Machine which had an unguarded pulley system that was located less than 7 feet from the floor or working platform, exposed employees to nip point/entanglement hazard.        b) The Sensor Work Area:  On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Wire Straightener Machine which had an unguarded pulley system that was located less than 7 feet from the floor or working platform, exposed employees to nip point/entanglement hazard.    c) The Sensor Work Area:  On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Kinney Vacuum Pump Machine which had an unguarded pulley system that was located less than 7 feet from the floor or working platform, exposed employees to nip point/entanglement hazard.    d) The Machine Shop Work Area:  On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Baldor Chop Saw which had an unguarded pulley system that was located less than 7 feet from the floor or working platform, exposed employees to nip point/entanglement hazard.

Issued

Dec 23, 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:  a) The Sensor Work Area:  On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Fenn Swager Machine which had an unguarded rotating horizontal belt that was located less than 7 feet from the floor or working platform, exposing employees to a nip point/entanglement hazard.        b) The Sensor Work Area:  On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Wire Straightener Machine which had an unguarded rotating horizontal belt that was located less than 7 feet from the floor or working platform, exposed employees to nip point/entanglement hazard.    c) The Sensor Work Area:  On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Kinney Vacuum Pump Machine which had an unguarded rotating horizontal belt that was located less than 7 feet from the floor or working platform, exposed employees to nip point/entanglement hazard.    d) The Machine Shop Work Area:  On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Baldor Chop Saw which had an unguarded rotating horizontal belt that was located less than 7 feet from the floor or working platform, exposed employees to nip point/entanglement hazard.

Issued

Dec 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,741 Reduced

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) The Sensor Work Area:  On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Wire Straightener Machine that was missing a cover for a mounted electrical control box, exposing bare wires and presenting a shock hazard to employees.

Issued

Dec 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a) The Sensor Work Area:  On or about November 1, 2016, an employee used a Wire Straightener Machine that had an electrical cord with evidence of damage that had not been removed from service.