OSHA Inspection: GST MANUFACTURING LTD

Issued

2018-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6652.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.      In the north well section, the emergency exit door was blocked by pallets with metal material and welding machine where employees did not have easy access exposing them to entrapment and fire hazards.

Issued

2018-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard.      In the south welding area, storage rack had damaged components where metal material were stored.  Employees were exposed to falling objects and struck-by hazards created by potential structural failure and collapse of storage rack system.

Issued

2018-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions.       In the work stations, employees utilized hoists to lift metal material and the direction arrows are missing, exposing employees to struck-by hazards:    a)  In the stainless steel section,  pendent missing directional buttons.  b)  In the west well area, pendent missing directional button.

Issued

2018-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5654.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) 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.      In the tubing department, employees operating the metal devil cut off Saw, with a 14" blade, was not equipped with a point of operation guard, exposed employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2018-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5987.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut.        In the wood shop, the employer did not provide an adjustable guard on the hand-fed cross cut table saw prior to employees utilizing the equipment to cut wooden material, exposing them to amputation hazards.

Issued

2018-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7068.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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).        In the metal cutting department, employees cutting metal material with a horizontal band saw was not equipped with a guard on the unused blade exposing them to amputation hazards.

Issued

2018-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5654.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed.        In the metal label department, there was no guard covering the 7 inch chain and the 2 1/2 inch and 5 1/2 inch sprockets on the Boston gear machine exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in chain and sprockets.

Issued

2018-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4240.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e): Markings were not provided on electrical equipment giving voltage, current, wattage, and other ratings as necessary.        In the shop areas, the employer had electrical panel boxes that energized machinery which were not marked with voltage ratings:      a)  In  the press brake area, GST-10 Panel on the east side.  b)  In the press brake area,  D2 LG13243 panel on the west side.  c)  In the north well section, LC-11243 and LC-10243 on the south side.  d)  In the shipping area, LC-1241 and LC-1243.

Issued

2018-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4240.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii): Boxes shall be closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place, boxes were not closed as required.      In the shop areas, the employer did not ensure the electrical panel boxes located in the production areas to energize machinery were effectively closed during operations and were left open:    a)  In the press brake area, panel box on the east side.  b)  In the north well section, panel boxes on the north side.  c)  In the brake department, panel door open with live wires.

Issued

2018-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4240.00 · Current $1000.00 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.        In the maintenance shop, employer did not ensure proper fitting to prevent tension when they connect the extension cord to energize the work bench exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.