OSHA Inspection: SENECA FALLS SPECIALTIES & LOGISTICS COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,346 · Current $2,608 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a.  At the facility, on or about 8/4/17:  An emergency exit door was blocked by a 2 x 4 across its width.  The 2 x 4 prevented egress through the door in one fluid movement.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,346 · Current $2,608 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.  In the maintenance shop, on or about 8/4/17:  A BG-8 bench grinder was being operated with its work rest one and one half inch away from the periphery of the abrasive wheel.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 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.  In the maintenance shop, on or about 8/4/17:  A BG-8 bench grinder was being operated with its tongue guard one inch from the periphery of the abrasive wheel.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,346 · Current $2,608 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.  In the wood shop, on or about 8/4/17:  Employee using compressed air at 120 p.s.i.for cleaning with an air wand which was not equipped with any type of pressure relief device.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,738 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a.  On the production floor at the power panel for the #1 box making machine, on or about8/4/17:  A 240 volt electrical outlet was not equipped with a cover and had exposed live parts.    Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a.  In the box making area, on or about 8/4/17:  The power cord to box machine #1 had been damaged and as a result was lacking adequate strain relief.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.