HARVEY, IL —
OSHA Inspection: 3V PALLET
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of 3V PALLET in 16140 CLINTON AVE., HARVEY, IL 60426 (NAICS 321920). OSHA activity number 342210655.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- 3V PALLET
- Site address
- 16140 CLINTON AVE.
- City
- HARVEY
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60426
- Mailing
- 16140 CLINTON AVE., HARVEY, IL 60426
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321920
- Employees
- 11
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.213 H01
- Issued
- Jun 15, 2017
- Abate by
- Jul 12, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The upper hood shall completely enclose the upper portion of the blade down to a point that will include the end of the saw arbor. The upper hood shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that it will protect the operator from flying splinters, broken saw teeth, etc., and will deflect sawdust away from the operator. The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade shall be guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of the stock and remain in contact with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed. a. Production Area of facility- On or about March 24, 2017. employees were required to operate radial arm saw() that were not properly guarded. Thereby exposing employees to cuts, lacerations, and amputation hazard(s).
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $5070
1910.213 I01
- Issued
- Jun 15, 2017
- Abate by
- Jul 12, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): All portions of the saw blade shall be enclosed or guarded, except for the working portion of the blade between the bottom of the guide rolls and the table. Bandsaw wheels shall be fully encased. The outside periphery of the enclosure shall be solid. The front and back of the band wheels shall be either enclosed by solid material or by wire mesh or perforated metal. Such mesh or perforated metal shall be not less than 0.037 inch (U.S. Gage No. 20), and the openings shall be not greater than three-eighths inch. Solid material used for this purpose shall be of an equivalent strength and firmness. The guard for the portion of the blade between the sliding guide and the upper-saw-wheel guard shall protect the saw blade at the front and outer side. This portion of the guard shall be self-adjusting to raise and lower with the guide. The upper-wheel guard shall be made to conform to the travel of the saw on the wheel. a. Production Area of facility- On or about March 24, 2017, employees were required to operate band saw(s) and table saw(s) that were not properly guarded. Thereby exposing employees to cuts, lacerations, and amputation hazard(s).
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $5070
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342210655.
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