EASTFORD, CT —
OSHA Inspection: INDUSTRIAL PALLET, L.L.C.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of INDUSTRIAL PALLET, L.L.C. in 27 CHAPLIN ROAD, EASTFORD, CT 06242 (NAICS 321920). OSHA activity number 343142907.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- INDUSTRIAL PALLET, L.L.C.
- Site address
- 27 CHAPLIN ROAD
- City
- EASTFORD
- State
- CT
- ZIP
- 06242
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 389, EASTFORD, CT 06242
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321920
- Employees
- 67
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.213 A09
- Issued
- Jun 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,467 · Current $4,527 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9): All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts were not guarded in accordance with the specific requires of 1910.219: A. Front Trim Saw: On, or about, May 7, 2018, guarding had not been provided on the bottom of the front trim saw to enclose the chain and sprocket drives. B. Second Trim Saw: On, or about, May 7, 2018, guarding had not been provided on the discharge end of the trim saw to enclose the chain and sprocket drives.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4526.9
- — Z (S) $6467
1910.213 B01
- Issued
- Jun 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(1): Woodworking machine(s) were not provided with mechanical or electrical power controls so located that the operator could cut off the power from the machine without leaving his position at the point of operation: Second Trim Saw: On, or about, May 7, 2018, the Off control provided on for the saw was not within the Operators reach when operating the saw. The red control button was located on the electrical control box on the left side of the machine, requiring the employee to reach over and around the saw to activate the stop control.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jun 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,398 · Current $3,079 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: A. Band Saw Area: On, or about, May 7, 2018, electrical equipment was not used in accordance with its listing and labeling in that: 1. An Interlock box fan was not designed for use in an industrial location in that it was provided with a two wire, SPT-2 power cord. 2. A Power Sentry 15 ampere relocatable power tap was energized through an extension cord which is not an allowable practice under the UL Whitebook listing. B. Back Dock: On, or about, May 7, 2018, a microwave oven was energized through a series of extension cords and a relocatable power tap.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3078.6
- — Z (S) $4398
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Jun 12, 2018
- 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. Pallet Repair Area: On, or about, May 7, 2018, an orange extension cord was used to energize a red Hamilton Beach microwave oven. B. Back Dock: On, or about, May 7, 2018, a microwave oven was energized through a series of extension cords and a relocatable power tap.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Jun 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: Main Electrical Panel Area: On, or about, May 7, 2018, cardboard, a cart and milk crates were stored in front of the main service disconnect and electrical distribution panels.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jun 12, 2018
- 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: Front Trim Saw: On, or about, May 7, 2018, the power cord provided for the saw was attached to an overhead beam using a plastic tie instead of an approved strain relief device.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
More inspections at Industrial Pallet, L.L.C.
View Industrial Pallet, L.L.C.'s full OSHA safety record →
More inspections in this industry (NAICS 321920)
More inspections in CT
Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343142907.
Look up any company's OSHA accident reports by company, or browse severe injury reports by year, state, and company.