OSHA Inspection: RANDOLPH PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Abate by

May 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,218 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:    Randolph Products, LLC, 33 Haynes Circle, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On and before November 7, 2019, the interior of the spray booth was not kept as free of accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,930 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(i): Hoisting equipment was not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:    Randolph Products, LLC, 33 Haynes Circle, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On and before November 7, 2018 the hoist in the maintenance area was not checked daily or prior to use to ensure there were no defects that would expose employees to safety hazards while operating the hoist.  The hoist was attached to the roof support with a nylon strap which had no visible markings to indicate the load rating.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,004 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:    Randolph Products, LLC, 33 Haynes Circle, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On and before November 7, 2018 the synthetic sling used to support the hoist was not inspected for damage daily prior to use.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  Randolph Products, LLC, 33 Haynes Circle, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On and before November 7, 2018 the synthetic sling used to support the hoist did not have visible markings to indicate the capacities of the sling.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(3)(ii): Slings were not attached where they were free of all sharp edges that could in any way damage the webbing.  Randolph Products, LLC, 33 Haynes Circle, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On and before November 7, 2018 the synthetic sling used to support the hoist was wrapped around the metal roof supports and exposed to sharp edges that could damage the webbing.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,930 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    Randolph Products, LLC, 33 Haynes Circle, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On and before November 7, 2018, equipment in the maintenance area was used without the proper guarding.    a.  employees used the Jet drill press without a guard to protect employees from rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks.  b.  Unused portions of the blade of the horizontal band saw were not guarded to prevent accidental contact.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Abate by

May 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $0 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:    Randolph Products, LLC, 33 Haynes Circle, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On and before November 7, 2018, electrical equipment was used outside the listing and labeling for the equipment.    a.  Relocatable power tap used in the breakroom to power an air conditioning unit above the Coke vending machines.  b.  Value Craft 8070 5 speed drill presses not designed for use with flammable materials are used to mix flammable paints.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Abate by

May 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,930 Reduced

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:    Randolph Products, LLC, 33 Haynes Circle, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On and before November 7, 2018, employees were exposed to electric shock hazards while using a battery charger that did not have a ground pin.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Abate by

May 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,218 Reduced

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:    Randolph Products, LLC, 33 Haynes Circle, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On and before November 7, 2018, the employer was using an extension cord to power a dock light and reciprocating saw.  The cord for the dock light would not reach the outlet without an extension cord.