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OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED VACUUM SYSTEMS, INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of ADVANCED VACUUM SYSTEMS, INC. in 60 FITCHBURG ROAD, AYER, MA 01432 (NAICS 333994). OSHA activity number 343697199.

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Site address
60 FITCHBURG ROAD
City
AYER
State
MA
ZIP
01432
Mailing
60 FITCHBURG ROAD, AYER, MA 01432
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
333994
Employees
60
Ownership type
A

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.178 L02 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Apr 4, 2019
Abate by
May 21, 2019
Penalty
Initial $5,304 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  (a) Location  Welding Bay:   On or about 1/5/19, an employee was allowed to operate a powered industrial truck without being required to perform practical exercises as part of his training.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $5304
  • — Z (S) $5304

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Apr 4, 2019
Penalty
Initial $9,282 · Current $4,000 Reduced
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.  Examples of guarding methods are - barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.      (a) Location - Welding Bay:    On or about 1/5/19, employees were exposed to crushing and amputation hazards while operating an unguarded hydraulic vise on a metal cutting band saw.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $4000
  • — C (S) $9282
  • — Z (S) $9282

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