OSHA Inspection: J.R. CUSTOM UNLIMITED, INC.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

May 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.    a) The employer did not develop an energy control program that consist of energy control procedures, employees training and periodic inspection and periodic inspections with respect to the use of lockout in preventing release of unexpected energy during servicing and maintenance of equipment including but not limited to the changing out of saw blades.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

May 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).    a) The employer did not ensure that the employees were trained prior to allowing them to get on a Powered Industrial Vehicle (forklift).

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Each circular crosscut table saw shall be guarded by a hood which shall meet all the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws.    a) Powermatic table saw is without its guard attached exposing employees to the rotating saw blade.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.        a) Electrical cords used in the cabinet shop were not used according to manufacture listing and labeling instructions in that the cords were being plugged into a receptacle, then into a power strip, then into each the equipment for use.(daisy chained)

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall comply with the following dimensions, except as required or permitted elsewhere in this subpart:        a) The electrical disconnect boxes in the wood shop were not free to gain access,  in that the electrical boxes were blocked with pallets and other wooden material.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the following means:      a) The lighting fixture in the racking system was damaged, in that the wires were hanging down exposing the employees to contact with 120 live electrical voltage.    b) Outside of the paint booth there were wires hanging down exposing employees to contact with 120 live electrical voltage.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent, continuous, and effective.    a) Electrical cord attached to the floor mounted fan in the painting room was not grounded in that the cord was without a grounding prong.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.      a) Knockouts in the electrical disconnect boxes throughout the wood shop were not covered for the boxes located on the west wall, shipping, paint and laminating areas.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.      a) A 120 volt duplex receptacle used to power the fan in the painting booth was not effectively closed exposing employees to contact.    b) A 120 volt receptacle attached to the wall in the Paint room was not effectively closed exposing employees to contact in that the cover was missing.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.      a) Flexible cord attached to the lift table  was not equipped with a strain relief to prevent movement or damage to conductors.