OSHA Inspection: PETERSEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Jul 19, 2017

Abate by

Sep 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,169 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 an amputation hazard.   a) In the fabrication shop, employees used the Roll- in-band  band saw Model SE 8590 without an anti-restart device. The band saw would resume operation automatically when the power was restored, on or about February 28, 2017.

Issued

Jul 19, 2017

Abate by

Sep 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,169 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 a crushing hazard:  a)At the establishment, Little Mule, Budge it, Dayton, JLC, and Coffing 1/4, 1/2, 1, and 2 ton under hung hoists were used for lifting steel parts without been inspected, on or about 02/28/17.

Issued

Jul 19, 2017

Abate by

Sep 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $1,901 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered.   a. At the establishment, employees were exposed to a caught in between hazard, in that, no seat belt was worn while operating forklifts to move materials from one portion of the facility to another, on or about 02/28/2017.

Issued

Jul 19, 2017

Abate by

Aug 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,535 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.  a. On or about 02/28/2017, at the facility, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard, in that, fork lift operators did not have certification of training while driving lifts in and around the facility.

Issued

Jul 19, 2017

Abate by

Sep 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,437 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:  a. On or about 02/28/2017  in the install shop, employees were exposed to amputation hazard, in that, the 5 head Gang drill press did not have cup guards while employees drilled holes in metal parts.  b. In or about 02/28/2017 in the install shop, employees were exposed to an amputation hazard, in that, the Roll- in- band, band  saw Model SE 8590 did not have an adjustable guard when used to cut metal parts.

Issued

Jul 19, 2017

Abate by

Jul 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,169 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:  a. On or about 02/28/2017 in the  install shop the employees were exposed to a struck by hazard, in that, pedestal bench grinders work rest was 1/4 inch from the abrasive wheel while grinding metal parts.   b. On or about 02/28/2017 in the fabrication shop, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard, in that, the Dayton 8 inch work rest was 1 inch from the abrasive wheel while grinding metal parts.

Issued

Jul 19, 2017

Abate by

Jul 31, 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:   a. On or about 02/28/2017 in the  install shop the employees were exposed to a struck by hazard in that pedestal bench grinder did not have a tongue guard on the abrasive wheel grinder while grinding metal parts.   b. On or about 02/28/2017 in the fabrication shop, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard in that the Dayton 8 inch abrasive wheel grinder did not have a tongue guard wheel while grinding metal parts.

Issued

Jul 19, 2017

Abate by

Sep 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,605 · Current $3,803 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a. On or about 02/28/2017  in the install shop, employees  were exposed to a caught in hazards, in that, the torque pulleys belts on the 5 head Gang drill presses were exposed . The pulleys were 6 ft. 5 in. from the walking working surface while drilling holes in metal parts .

Issued

Jul 19, 2017

Abate by

Sep 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a. On or about 02/28/2017 at the site, located at 4000 S.R 60 Lake Wales the employer did not verify by written certification that a hazard assessment had been done for the use of personal protective equipment.

Issued

Jul 19, 2017

Abate by

Aug 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $711 · Current $356 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  a. On or about 02/28/2017, at the facility located at 4000 S.R 60 Lake Wales, FL employees were exposed to  struck by hazards, in that, daily checks on the Hyster forklifts were not conducted  prior to use.