OSHA Inspection: OSHKOSH DOOR COMPANY

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Dec 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,542 · Current $3,879 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a)    On or about 7/12/2017, Employees were doing foil replacement on #9 Glue line while standing on loading basket with a potential fall height of 4' to 8' approximately once per month.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Dec 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,926 · Current $4,848 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  a)    On or about 7/12/2017, Employer had not developed and implemented a written respiratory program for protection of employees using respirators in the painting and sanding operations.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,926 · Current $4,848 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a)    On or about 7/12/2017, employer was adding 447-LM chemical to its water treatment system and did not have emergency eye wash facilities in close proximity to the chemical mixing operation.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Dec 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,926 · Current $4,848 Reduced

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)    On or about 7/12/2017, The KVAL machines had pinch points that were created by the movement of the routers.  b)    On or about 7/12/2017, On the east side of the Hot Press there was a guard door missing leaving approximately a 36" wide x 5' high fence area not guarded.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the material being cut:  a)    On or about 7/12/2017. The radial arm saw in the core guard area was not equipped with a device to fully enclose the blade and adjust to the material being cut.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)    On or about 7/12/2017, The company had a Dayton 10" Bench Grinder in the maintenance shop with approximately 3/4" between the tongue guard and the abrasive wheel periphery.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,542 · Current $3,879 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  a)    On or about 7/12/2017, There was a cover missing from the NS bus duct above the return finishing return line.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electric equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  a)    On or about 7/12/2017, there was an electrical box cover and wiring pulled loose from the junction box above the glue spreader.  b)    On or about 7/12/2017, the electrical cabinet in the diked area by glue spreader had rusted out.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1): Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a)    On or about 7/12/2017, The lathe in the maintenance shop was being fed power from an unlabeled disconnect at the ceiling above the milling machine.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   a)    On or about 7/12/2017, The lathe in the maintenance shop was being fed power from a temporary electrical cable at the ceiling above the milling machine.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(vii): A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it was to be attended while in use (for example, portable tools) did not have an enclosure that was weatherproof when the attachment plug cap was removed:   a)    On or about 7/12/2017, The receptacle cover was broken off and/or missing for two electrical boxes on the west exterior of the building exposing live contacts to the elements.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(ii): Protective equipment was not maintained in a safe, reliable condition and/or was not periodically inspected or tested as required by 1910.137.   a)    On or about 7/12/2017, The gloves for live electrical work had not been tested since August 2014 and were available for use in the maintenance shop.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Dec 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  a)    On or about 7/12/2017 Emergency exit signs were not readily available to direct employees to the nearest exit from the core line and other finishing areas of the plant.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Dec 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(6): Spray booth(s) having a frontal area larger than 9 square feet did not have metal deflectors or curtains not less than 2 1/2 inches deep installed at the upper outer edge of the booth over the opening:  a)    On or about 7/12/2017,The paint booth in the finishing area was not equipped with a metal deflector or curtain installed at the upper outer edge over the booth opening.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Abate by

Dec 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7): Electric lamps outside of but within 20 feet of spraying area, and not separated therefrom by partition(s), were not totally enclosed to prevent the falling of hot particles:  a)    On or about 7/12/2017,The paint booth in the finishing area was not separated by 20 feet or a partition from the ceiling lighting which was not designed for spray booth exposure.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.159(c)(2): The employer did not properly maintain the installed automatic sprinkler system:  a)    On or about 7/12/2017, Sprinkler heads in the maintenance and receiving restrooms were partially blocked with foam insulation which would have affected the spray pattern for the sprinklers if they were set off by a fire.

Issued

Nov 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.  a)    On or about 7/12/2017, The milling machine in the maintenance shop was not secured to the floor to keep it from moving during operation.