OSHA Inspection: K. F. DWYER ENTERPRISES

Issued

Oct 21, 2019

Abate by

Nov 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,586 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Employees are allowed to operate the Chicago Model 135 Press Brake with an unprotected foot pedal.  Employees are exposed to unexpected machine operation and amputations.  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards. On or about May 21, 2019, an employee operating the Chicago Dreis & Krump Model 135 Press Brake received an amputation when unintentionally stepping on the foot pedal for initiating Press Brake operation.    Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method is to:  a) Guard the foot pedal to prevent unintended operation in accordance with American National Standard ANSI B11.3-2012.  b) Provide a two-hand method of actuation available for operator use.

Issued

Oct 21, 2019

Abate by

Nov 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,477 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  At a worksite located at 850 Francis Avenue, Neosho, Missouri.- In the fabrication area, employees were exposed to struck by hazards.  Forklift operators had not received formal forklift training with a blend of formal instruction and evaluation of the operator's performance.

Issued

Oct 21, 2019

Abate by

Nov 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,586 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  In the fabrication area, employees were exposed to point of operation, caught in and amputation hazards when working with the Chicago Press Brake. On or about May 21, 2019, an employee received a partial finger amputation injury when operating the Chicago Press Brake as it was not guarded.

Issued

Oct 21, 2019

Abate by

Nov 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,477 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  In the fabrication area, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when working with the Chicago Dreis & Krump Press Brake.  The Chicago Dreis & Krump Press Brake was wired with flexible cord which was run above other conduit and not hard wired in.