PUTNAM, CT —
OSHA Inspection: RENCHEL TOOL INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of RENCHEL TOOL INC. in 51 RIDGE ROAD, PUTNAM, CT 06260 (NAICS 332618). OSHA activity number 343729992.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- RENCHEL TOOL INC.
- Site address
- 51 RIDGE ROAD
- City
- PUTNAM
- State
- CT
- ZIP
- 06260
- Mailing
- 51 RIDGE ROAD, PUTNAM, CT 06260
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332618
- Employees
- 33
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Feb 11, 2019
- Abate by
- Mar 29, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $4,508 · Current $2,254 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: On or about 01/25/2019 , Production area. The adjustable slide guard for the Manhattan metal cutting bandsaw was not appropriately adjusted exposing 3.5 inches of cutting blade.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2254
- — Z (S) $4508
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Feb 11, 2019
- Abate by
- Mar 29, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $3,381 · Current $1,691 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: On or about January 24 2019, Break room: The metal encased snack vending machine was not grounded exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1690.5
- — Z (S) $3381
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343729992.
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