QUINCY, IL —
OSHA Inspection: RP&G INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of RP&G INC. in 1701 N. 16TH STREET, QUINCY, IL 62301 (NAICS 332999). OSHA activity number 341894103.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- RP&G INC.
- Site address
- 1701 N. 16TH STREET
- City
- QUINCY
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 62301
- Mailing
- 1701 N. 16TH STREET, QUINCY, IL 62301
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332999
- Employees
- 35
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $8,730 · Current $7,000 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): On or about November 3, 2016 employees operating metal forming equipment were exposed to amputation hazards and the employer did not ensure that the machines were effectively guarded: a. Employees operating the Niagra model #AA 6 1/2 press reached through the guard when completing notching operations and the point of operation was not effectively guarded. b. Employees operated the Cryril Bath model #15010 press and the point of operation was not guarded. c. Employees operated the Chicago Dreis & Krump model #6185P press and the point of operation was not guarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $8730
1910.219 F01
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii): Employees operating the Warco model 1074 in the press shop were exposed to entanglement hazards when adjusting the press and the height adjustment gears were not guarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $4988
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: Employees operating the Warco model 1074 in the press shop were exposed to entanglement hazards when adjusting the press and the height adjustment chain and sprocket were not guarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B01 II
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment: Employees working in the room with the Verson unipunch press were exposed to electric shock hazards and the employer did not ensure that the electrical outlet mounted to a structural beam in the entryway was free from damage.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $4988
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $6,236 · Current $0 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: Employees operating the Verson unipunch press were exposed to electric shock hazards and the employer did not ensure that live conductors in a junction box powering controls were covered and effectively protected.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $6236
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,741 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: Employees working in the press shop area were exposed to burns and lung irritation because a relocatable power tap was used in lieu of fixed wiring to power the time clock and other equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $3741
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341894103.
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