OSHA Inspection: PENCOYD IRON WORKS

Issued

2019-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1921.00 Reduced

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 09/28/18, near the rail making area, employee(s) were exposed to a struck by hazard when using a grinder to grind soap stones that was not secured to prevent movement.

Issued

2019-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 09/28/18, near the rail making area, employee(s) were exposed to a struck by hazard when using a grinder to grind soap stones with the work rest greater than one inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

2019-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue on the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   Near the rail making area, On or about 10/4/18, employee(s) were exposed to a struck by hazard when using a grinder to grind soap stones with the tongue guard being approximately 1 inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

2019-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4434.00 · Current $2882.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle hand grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    Throughout the shop, On or about 10/4/18 employees were exposed to laceration hazards when using angle grinders without guards to grind burrs.

Issued

2019-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1921.00 Reduced

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:    Rail Making area, On or about 10/4/18 employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while using an extension chord that had the outer sheathing pulled back exposing the internal conductors to power an angle grinder.

Issued

2019-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electric equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted:  Main shop area, On or about 10/4/18 employees were exposed to an electrical hazard when using an outlet box that was located unsecured on the ground to plug in angle grinders and drills.  .