OSHA Inspection: DAB DOOR COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Abate by

Jul 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,738 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  On or about 2/23/2017, at the above addressed work site, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points and rotating parts hazard due to lack of machine guarding on the uncoiler machine located in the west end area of the warehouse.   PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine designed for fixed location was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  On or about 2/23/2017, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not ensure the punch press located at the west section of the warehouse was securely anchored onto the floor.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel with parts seven feet or less above floor was not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv)(a):  On or about 2/23/2017, at the above addressed work site, an employee operating the punch press was exposed to caught-in-between hazards due to lack of a guard on the flywheel.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $724 · Current $434 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30:  On or about 2/23/2017, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer failed to post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illness, which an employee suffered a minor injury that resulted in job restriction.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about 2/23/2017, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not ensure the exit routes were kept free and unobstructed, which material was stored in front of the emergency exit door.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  On or about 2/23/2017, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not ensure a bathroom door adjacent to another door that was leading to an exit route was marked "Not and Exit" or be identified by a sign indicating it was a bathroom.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:   On or about 2/23/2017, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not ensure ladders that were stored were secured to prevent sliding and collapse.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  On or about 2/23/2017, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not ensure the YALE forklift was taken out of service due to a defective horn.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(1): Switchboards with exposed live parts were not located in permanently dry locations and were not made accessible only to qualified persons:  On or about 2/23/2017, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not ensure the electrical panel was accessible to qualified persons due to equipment and furniture being stored in front of the electrical panel.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

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 exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  On or about 2/23/2017, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not ensure the strain relief attached to a permanent foot pedal did not have any exposed wires.