OSHA Inspection: SOS/AAA IRON WORKS INC

Issued

2017-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1847.00 · Current $955.00 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) Bench grinder: On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior there to, the employer did not ensure the work rest was adjusted to the stone wheel prior to each use which exposed employees to injuries related to being struck-by flying debris.

Issued

2017-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Bench grinder: On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto,  the employer did not ensure the tongue guard was adjusted to the stone wheel prior to each use which exposed employees to injuries related to being struck-by flying debris.

Issued

2017-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3078.00 · Current $2000.00 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) Picket Twister Machine: On or about May 30, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the pulley and belt drive systems was guarded which exposed employees to amputations and other injuries associated with being caught-in an ingoing nip point.    b) Mubea Punch Cutter: On or about May 30, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the pulley and belt drive systems was guarded which exposed employees to amputations and other injuries associated with being caught-in an ingoing nip point.

Issued

2017-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains were not enclosed when they were less than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform:   a) Picket Twister Machine: On or about May 30, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the sprocket wheels and chain drive system was guarded which exposed employees to amputations and other injuries associated with being caught-in an ingoing nip points.