OSHA Inspection: MILCO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $8,149

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) South of Kiers, 550 East Fifth Street, Bloomsburg, PA - Employees were placing water and chemicals into two (2) charging tanks equipped with mixers (Lightnin), exposing employees to an entanglement hazard created by the unguarded rotating parts of the mixer, on or about June 13, 2017.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification is required for the violation.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1).    a) Dye Room, 550 East Fifth Street, Bloomsburg, PA - Employees used damaged receptacles to power electrical equipment (mixers and an air conditioner) exposing the employees an injury, on or about June 13, 2017.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification is required for the violation.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location.    b) Jet Dyer #1, 550 East Fifth Street, Bloomsburg, PA - Employees used a twist-lock connector that was not rated for use in a wet or damp location to power electrical equipment (sewing machine) exposing the employees to contact with electrical current hazards, on or about June 13, 2017.    b) Jet Dyer #2, 550 East Fifth Street, Bloomsburg, PA - Employees used a twist-lock connector that was not rated for use in a wet or damp location to power electrical equipment (sewing machine) exposing the employees to contact with electrical current hazards, on or about June 13, 2017.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification is required for the violation.