OSHA Inspection: PRAXIS INDUSTRIES

Issued

2019-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3381.00 · Current $2320.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit".      In the lobby at the front door, the employer did not ensure the exit door was equipped or identified with an EXIT sign exposing employees to entrapment hazards.

Issued

2019-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4508.00 · Current $3320.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(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 saw area, employees used a Jefson air skill saw to cut wooden material with the lower guard wedged in the up position exposing the employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2019-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3381.00 · Current $1000.00 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.       Outside the managers office, the employer had electrical panel boxes that energize machinery that were not marked with voltage rating exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2019-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $2000.00 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.        In the production area, the employer used flexible power cables extending down from the ceiling to power machines  instead of permanent wiring or solid conduit exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2019-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3381.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap.        In the mold shop area, the employees used a Makita chop saw that had the power cord spliced together and not continuous exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.