OSHA Inspection: CHASE DESIGN LLC

Issued

2017-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9778.00 · Current $9778.00

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) At the model shop, on or about 3/17/2017: Employees using a Rockwell Lathe were not protected by a guarded chuck.

Issued

2017-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9778.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Each circular crosscut table was not guarded by a hood which shall meet all the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws.        a) At the model lab, on or about 3/17/2017: Employees were unprotected, as the blade on a Delta table was not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood to completely enclose the portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut.

Issued

2017-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Handfed circular saw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent materials from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:        a) At the model shop, on or about 3/17/2017: Employees were unprotected, as the Delta table saw was not equipped with a spreader to protect against material being thrown back on the operator.

Issued

2017-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) did not have nonkickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:        a) At the model shop, on or about 3/17/2017: Employees were unprotected, as the Delta Table Saw was not equipped with an anti-kickback to protect against material being thrown back on the operator.

Issued

2017-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $0.00 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 listed or labeling:         a) At the CNC Mill Room, on or about 3/17/2017: The employer permitted use of power strips which were not rated for use at industrial settings.

Issued

2017-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:        a) At the model shop, on or about 3/17/2017: A written hazard communication program was not developed for the employees who work with hazardous materials, including but not limited to: Renshape 5169, 3M Spray Adhesives, Bestine Solvent-Thinner, and various finishers.

Issued

2017-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:       a) At the model shop, on or about 3/17/17: The employer permitted employees to use Renshape 5169, 3M Spray Adhesives, Bestine Solvent-Thinner, and various finishers, but were not informed about the hazards associated with the chemical nor trained in the labeling elements and safety data sheets format.

Issued

2017-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 through April 30.      a) At the establishment, on or about 3/17/2017: The Summary of Injury and Illnesses for calendar year 2016 was not posted in a conspicuous location for employee viewing.