OSHA Inspection: THE O.S. KELLY COMPANY

Issued

Mar 24, 2017

Abate by

May 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing and amputation hazards in the CNC/drilling area of the facility:      (a)  On November 3, 2016 and at times prior to, the employer failed to provide a braking system that would stop and hold the load when the controls were released for the Trolley 1 metric ton air powered hoist that was used in conjunction with a lift table to turn cast iron piano plates, causing an employee to suffer an amputation when the hoist drifted and the load caught the employee's hand against the lift table.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 24, 2017

Abate by

May 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $10,158 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a)  The employer did not perform an adequate assessment of workplace hazards in that appropriate personal protective equipment in the form of eye and face protection was not provided for employees who performed drilling and grinding duties, to prevent foreign bodies in those employees' eyes.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 24, 2017

Abate by

May 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    (a)  The employer did not ensure that employees were provided and used appropriate eye and face protection, such as but not limited to safety glasses or goggles and face shields, when they performed drilling and grinding duties on cast iron piano plates, to prevent foreign bodies in those employees' eyes.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 24, 2017

Abate by

May 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    (a)  The employer did not complete a workplace hazard assessment that identified the date of the assessment or the person certifying the assessment was performed.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)