OSHA Inspection: GLACIER CORP, INC.

Issued

Jul 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,847 · Current $924 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) Maintenance Shop: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards while utilizing an unguarded Foremost Machinery 16-Speed Heavy Duty Drill Press.

Issued

Jul 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a) Maintenance Shop: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-under hazards while utilizing an unsecured Foremost Machinery 16-Speed Heavy Duty Drill Press.

Issued

Jul 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,309 · Current $1,155 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    a) Shop: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while ripping grained lumber on an unguarded Cantek table saw.

Issued

Jul 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a) Shop: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while ripping grained lumber on an unguarded Cantek table saw.

Issued

Jul 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs designed to provide adequate holding power for all thicknesses of materials being cut:  a) Shop: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to being struck by lumber kicking back while ripping grained lumber with an unguarded Cantek table saw.

Issued

Jul 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,847 · Current $924 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:    a) Grinding Room: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards while using an unguarded bench grinder.

Issued

Jul 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Grinding Room: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a United Tool Company bench grinder with the tongue guard set at approximately 3/4 inches.

Issued

Jul 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,385 · Current $693 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:    a) Shop: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire related hazards while using a relocatable power tap for permanent wiring to energize the items such as, but not limited to; air solenoid valves, lights, and a router.

Issued

Jul 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a) Green Press: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards from an exposed 110 volt electrical outlet box supplying electrical energy to work lights.

Issued

Jul 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Jamb Area: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while working in and around an air solenoid that was supplied electrical energy by an orange flexible cord.  b) Jamb Area: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while working in and around a yellow flexible cord that supplied electrical energy to a three way outlet adapter, a work light, and a router.

Issued

Jul 20, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a) Jamb Area: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while working in and around an air solenoid energized by an orange flexible cord.  b) Jamb Area: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while working in and around a yellow flexible cord energizing a three way outlet adapter, a work light, and a router.  c) Grinding Room: On March 14, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while working in and around lights energized by an orange flexible cord, a white flexible cord, and a blue white and black conductor.