OSHA Inspection: R-O MFG. CO.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,463 · Current $1,478 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    In the grinding department, employees operated a Baldor Grinder/Buffer rubberized abrasive wheel that was not provided with a safety guard which covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,304 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    In the welding department, employees operated a Baldor Grinder that did not have the work rest adjusted closely to the wheel to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest exposing employees to caught in hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 17, 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:  In the welding department, the employer did not ensure the Baldor Grinder wheel was equipped with an adjustable tongue guard exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,847 · Current $1,108 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.:    In the grinding department, the employer did not ensure employees used compressed air nozzles that were reduced to 30 P.S.I or less when used for cleaning purposes.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $978 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    In the grinding department, employees operated a portable DeWalt grinder abrasive wheel that did not have a safety guard located between the operator and wheel exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,078 · Current $1,385 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    In the milling and grinding departments, the employer did not ensure electrical equipment used by employees was in accordance with the manufacturer and NFPA 70E listing and labeling.     1. Milling Department- Shop Made Electrical Extension Cord with Metal Quad Electrical Outlet  2. Milling Department - (2) Electrical Extension Cords Spliced into (1) Electrical Plug used for lighting.  3. Milling Department Mills - (3) Electrical Power Strips used for all attached Milling Equipment.  4. Grinding Department- Shop Made Electrical Extension Cord with Metal Quad Electrical Outlet.