OSHA Inspection: RAGSDALE INDUSTRIES INC.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    (a) On March 27, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees in the shop area to struck-by hazards due to bench grinder tongue guard exceeding one fourth inch.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    (a) On March 27, 2019, and at times prior, employees in the shop area were not protected from hazards where the compressed air used for cleaning  was in excess of 30 p.s.i.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $212 · Current $212

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a)  On or about March 27, 2019, and at times prior, the employer did not maintain a clear distance of three feet in front of the circuit breaker panel, located on the east wall in the shop area, in order to permit safe operation and maintenance of equipment.  The panel was blocked by shipping boxes and a table.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").   Ragsdale Industries Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1027847, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 3870 S. Kalamath St, Englewood, CO  80110.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  (a)  On or about March 27, 2019, and at times prior, the employer had not developed and/or implemented a written hazard communication program to address the chemicals used in the workplace and the hazards associated with those chemicals.   A written hazard communication program shall include the following elements, as applicable:  1. An inventory of all hazardous chemicals used in the workplace; 2. Labeling of chemicals; 3. Maintaining of Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals, ensuring accessibility for employees; 4. Training; 5. Periodic review to address changes in the workplace.