OSHA Inspection: PGT INDUSTRIES INC.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a caught by hazard:   On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate windows department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.   A punch press (i.e. Hydraulic punch press, Die #133) had its operating pedal unprotected against unintended operation, exposing employees to a caught by hazard.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    On or about 5/23/2018, at CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  Energy control procedures lacked specific requirements for testing to determine or verifying the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices and other energy control measures for the control of hazardous energy for equipment such as, but not limited to:    a.  Urban, Automatic Four Head Butt Welding Machine, Type AKS1900H  b.  Urban, Automatic Four Head Butt Welding Machine, with PC Control AKS1400 ES, Serial No. C99276  c.  3C Roll Forming Machine, CNC 233, Serial No. 04/1889/12

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,130 · Current $8,130

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:  On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate windows department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. A drill press (i.e. Jet, Model JDP-17MF, Serial # 16080154) was not anchored, exposing an employee to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,130 · Current $8,130

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:  On or about 5/22/2018, at the maintenance department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with the Palm Green bench grinder, Model No. 9682073, that had its right side workrest placed at 1/4-inch from the wheel.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

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:  On or about 5/22/2018, at the maintenance department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. An employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a Palm Green bench grinder, Model No. 9682073, having tongue guards not properly mounted, resulting in gaps exceeding 1/4-inch between wheel and tongue guards on both sides.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(a)(4): Any person reconstructing, or modifying a mechanical power press did not do so in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section:  On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (Rouselle, Model No.3, Serial No. not available) whose pedal surface was extended without protection against unintended operation.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): Pedal mechanism(s) on mechanical power press(es) full revolution clutches were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:  Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with mechanical power presses whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation including but not limited to:    a. On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. 24068) whose pedal was not guarded.   b. On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press  (Rouselle, Model No.3, Serial No. not available) whose pedal was not guarded.   c. On or about 5/22/2018, at the designer department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (Manufacturer name and Model No. not available) whose pedal was not guarded.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(3)(i): Mechanical power press(es) using full revolution clutches did not incorporate a single-stroke mechanism:  On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to caught and struck by hazards while working with a mechanical power press that lacked a single-stroke mechanism (i.e. Rouselle, Model No. 3) when stock was fed by hand.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:   On or about 5/22/2018, at the designer and estate window departments of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  The employer did not have a program for inspecting mechanical power presses for uncovering unsafe conditions such as, but not limited to; broken and/or loose point of operation guards; lack of protection for and/or broken pedals; adjustment of single-stroke mechanisms, etc.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,130 · Current $8,130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):   On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (LOSHBOUGH Jordan, Serial No. not available) that had the interior portion of the flywheel unguarded.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,195 · Current $12,195

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(8): Welding cables with splices within 10 feet (3 m) of the holder were used:   On or about 5/22/2018, at the maintenance department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. An employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while performing arc welding operations with a cable which had a splice within 6 feet from the holder.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,130 · Current $8,130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a. On or about 5/22/2018, at the maintenance department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  A fan (Model No. and/or Serial No. not available) lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.  b. On or about 5/23/2018, at the welding area of the designer department, CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  A fan (Model No. and/or Serial No. not available) lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.  c. On or about 5/23/2018, at the welding area of the designer department, CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. A fan (i.e. Maxx Air) was being energized by means of a 2-wire extension cord, making its path to ground not permanent and continuous.  d. On or about 5/23/2018, at the welding area of the designer department, CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. An extension cord lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:   a. On or about 5/22/2018, at the maintenance department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  A fan lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.  b. On or about 5/23/2018, at the welding area of the designer department, CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  A fan lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.  c. On or about 5/23/2018, at the welding area of the designer department, CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. An extension cord lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $129,336 · Current $129,336

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    Employees were exposed to caught by hazards where the point of operation was not guarded on machinery including but not limited to:    a. On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate windows department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Jet, Model JDP-17MF, Serial # 16080154) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.    b. On or about 5/22/2018, at the maintenance department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a table saw (i.e. Ridgid, Model R4512, Serial Number EM30536369) that lacked a guard on that portion of the blade above the table and the material being cut.    c. On or about 5/23/2018, at the sentinel window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a punch press (Hydraulic punch press, Die #119, Asset #8979823) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.       d. On or about 5/23/2018, at the sentinel window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a punch press (Hydraulic punch press, Die #104, Asset #8979825) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.       e. On or about 5/23/2018, at the sentinel window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a punch press (Hydraulic punch press, Die #120, Asset #8979824) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.       f. On or about 5/23/2018, at the sentinel window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a punch press (Hydraulic punch press, Die #106, Asset #8979826) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.       g. On or about 5/24/2018, at the sentinel window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a punch press (Hydraulic punch press, Die #104, Asset # not available) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.    h. On or about 5/24/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a punch press (Hydraulic punch press, Die #152, Asset # 8979863) whose guard did not prevent employees from reaching into the point of operation.    i.  On or about 5/17/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a punch press (Hydraulic punch press, No. 154, Asset # 8979865) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.       j. On or about 5/24/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a punch press (Hydraulic punch press, Die #133, Asset # not available) whose guard did not prevent employees from reaching into the point of operation.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $129,336 · Current $13,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard(s):    Employees were exposed to caught by hazards where the point of operation was not guarded on mechanical power presses including but not limited to:    a. On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical punch press (i.e. Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. 24068) whose guard did not cover entirely the area above and into the point of operation.        b. On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical punch press  (Rouselle, Model No.3, Serial No. not available) whose guard did not cover the area above and around the point of operation.      c. On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical punch press (LOSHBOUGH Jordan, Serial No. not available) whose guard did not cover entirely the area above, around and into the point of operation.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(b): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not conform to the maximum permissible opening(s) specified in Table O-10:    Employees were exposed to caught by hazards where the point of operation guards on mechanical power presses did not conform to the maximum permissible openings specified in Table O-10 including but not limited to:    a. On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical punch press (i.e. Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. 24068) whose guard front and side openings exceeded maximum allowed.        b. On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. An employee was exposed to caught by hazard while working with a mechanical punch press  (Rouselle, Model No.3, Serial No. not available) whose guard front opening exceeded maximum allowed.      c. On or about 5/22/2018, at the estate window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. An employee was exposed to caught by hazard while working with a mechanical punch press (LOSHBOUGH Jordan, Serial No. not available) whose guard front and side openings exceeded maximum allowed.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,033 · Current $2,033

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness on the OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report was not recorded within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred:    a. On or about 5/22/2018, at CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. an injury that took place on 5/7/2018, had not been recorded on the OSHA-300 log for calendar year 2018.    b. On or about 5/22/2018, at CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. an injury that took place on 5/8/2018, had not been recorded on the OSHA-300 log for calendar year 2018.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  On or about 8/24/2018, at the sentinel window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL.  An electrical junction mounted on the frame of a hydraulic punch press (i.e. Die #104) had an unused opening which was not covered, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about 5/24/2018, at the sentinel window department of CGI Windows and Doors Inc., 3780 West 104th St, Hialeah, FL. The electrical cord for the pedal of a hydraulic punch press (i.e. Die #104) lacked strain relief, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.