OSHA Inspection: COMFORT WINDOW MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Abate by

Apr 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $1,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a)  Receiving Dock, on or about 2/21/19:  A Jib Rig boom attachment was being used on a Toyota forklift without the manufacturer's written approval and capacity plates identifying the attachment was not changed accordingly.   Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Abate by

Apr 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,382 · Current $1,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts:  a)  Screen Processing, on or about 2/21/19:  Rotating chuck on a Delta drill press was not guarded  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Abate by

Apr 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,382 · Current $1,625 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:  a)  Frame Hardware Area, on or about 2/21/19:  A duplex receptacle outlet with a flexible cord attached and a power strip at the work bench were not used or installed in accordance with the listing or labeling and being used as permanent wiring.  b)  Casement Assembly, on or about 2/21/19:  A power strip attached to the workbench was not used or installed in accordance with the listing or labeling and being used as permanent wiring.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Mar 20, 2019

Abate by

Apr 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,625

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  a)  Sash Cutting & Processing, on or about 2/21/19:  There was a heavy accumulation of vinyl shavings on the floor around the double miter saw.  b)  Casement Processing, on or about 2/21/19:  There was a heavy accumulation of vinyl shavings on the floor around the end mill.  c)  Sash Processing, on or about 2/21/19:  There was a heavy accumulation of vinyl shavings on the floor around the router stations.    Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.