OSHA Inspection: EAST COAST ORTHOTIC & PROSTHETIC CORP.

Issued

2017-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4155.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Shaft ends projecting more than one-half the diameter of the shaft were not guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.    a) On or about 4/28/17, in the Grinding Room, employees were exposed to being caught on the 6 inch unprotected rotating shaft when operating the S-400 sander to sand smooth the edges of orthotics and prosthetics.    a) On or about 4/28/17, in the Grinding Room, employees were exposed to being caught on the 2.25 inch unprotected rotating shaft when operating the S-400 sander to sand smooth the edges of orthotics and prosthetics.    ABATEMEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2017-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5541.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) On or about 4/28/17, grinding room, employees are exposed to flying debris when using airlines for drying the black bins with compressed air pressure of up to 95 p.s.i.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2017-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4155.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    a) On or about 4/28/17, in the Compressor Room, employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards when entering the compressor room due to the switch at the entrance of the room having live electrical wiring exposed.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED