OSHA Inspection: D AND C EXTREME INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:   a) On or about November 6, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8 feet while they store and gather materials at the mezzanine of the shop area. The employees were not protected with a fall protection system.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator 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:  a) On or about November 6, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious hazards while using a vertical band saw. The belt and pulley of the band saw was not provided with a guard cover.  b) On or about November 6, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious hazards while using a bench sander. The sanding belt and drive pulley was not provided with a guard cover.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):  a) On or about November 6, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious hazards while using a vertical band saw. The blade of the band saw had an exposed opening of 7 inch and was not guarded.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or about November 6, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious hazards while using a bench grinder. The work rest of the bench grinder was missing and did not have an opening of one eight inch.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or about November 6, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious hazards while using a bench grinder. The adjustable tongue was missing on the bench grinder. The adjustable tongue of the bench grinder did not have an opening of one fourth inch.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) On or about November 6, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock from an electrical outlet box at the shop area. The opening of the electrical outlet box was not effectively closed.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a) On or about November 6, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock from an electrical outlet box at the shop area. The electrical outlet box was not provided with an electrical outlet cover.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a) On or about November 6, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shocks from flexible cords used at the shop area. The flexible cords were spliced, repaired and did not have continuous lengths.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  a) On or about November 6, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shocks from flexible cords used at the shop area. The flexible cords were not provided with strain relief.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) On or about November 6, 2018 and at times prior, an exit sign located at the east side of the shop area was not illuminated. The exit sign would be difficult to see in the event of a fire emergency.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   a) On or about November 6, 2018, and at times prior, several portable fire extinguishers were located in the shop area. The locations of the portable fire extinguishers were not identified with a "fire extinguisher" sign.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) On or about November 6, 2018, and at times prior, three portable fire extinguishers in the workplace were not annually maintained. The fire extinguishers were last annually maintained on 2011.

Issued

Nov 20, 2018

Abate by

Nov 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   a) On or about November 6, 2018, and at times prior, employees were required to use portable fire extinguishers in the event of a fire in the shop area. The employees were not provided with training on the use and the hazards involved with the incipient stage of firefighting.