OSHA Inspection: ADMIX, INC.

Issued

Sep 27, 2019

Abate by

Sep 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:    a. Trak Mill - On or about August 13, 2019, employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards where the cooling fluids were allowed to accumulate on the floor causing slippery and slick flooring in the employees work area.

Issued

Sep 27, 2019

Abate by

Sep 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $0 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:    Instance a. Trak Mill - On or about August 13, 2019, employees were exposed to an amputation hazard while operating the Southeastern Industry (model TRAKK3EMX S/N 114PP64181) drill press where the rotating chuck and bit were not guarded to prevent the hazards.     Instance b. Trak Mill - On or about August 13, 2019, employees were exposed to an amputation hazard while operating the Southeastern Industry (model TRAKDPM S/N 96-2370) drill press where the rotating chuck and bit were not guarded to prevent the hazards.     Instance b. Trak Mill - On or about August 13, 2019, employees were exposed to an amputation hazard while operating the KAO Ming Machine Industrial Co. LTD (model 7000S S/N 16169) drill press where the rotating chuck and bit were not guarded to prevent the hazards.

Issued

Sep 27, 2019

Abate by

Sep 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,315 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a. Crate Room - On or about August 13, 2019, the Dustpip dust collectors electrical control panel was not adequately maintained in that combustible dust was allowed to accumulate on the top of the panel creating a fire hazard.

Issued

Sep 27, 2019

Abate by

Sep 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized was used for storage:    Instance a. Welding shop - On or about August 13, 2019, the emergency disconnect (PP4 CKT 38,40) was not made easily accessible during emergency events, in that the panel was blocked by stored materials, and other debris.       Instance b. Welding shop - On or about August 13, 2019, the emergency disconnect (HP CKT 14,118) was not made easily accessible during emergency events, in that the panel was blocked by stored materials, and other debris.

Issued

Sep 27, 2019

Abate by

Sep 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(e)(1)(i): Means was not provided to disconnect all conductors in a building or other structure from the service-entrance conductors. The service disconnecting means was not plainly indicated and was not readily accessible nearest the point of entrance of the service-entrance conductors:    a. Loading dock - On or about August 13, 2019, the emergency disconnects for the two rollup bay doors were not made easily accessible, in that the disconnects were installed approximately 9 feet above the door frames.

Issued

Sep 27, 2019

Abate by

Sep 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:    a. Production & Manufacturing - On or about August 13, 2019, emergency lighting was not maintained to ensure that they were operating properly for emergency procedures, in that several fixtures had light bulbs dangling out of the fixture and only supported by its electrical power cord.

Issued

Sep 27, 2019

Abate by

Sep 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer failed to report the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, within (24) twenty-four hours:    a. Facility - On or about July 18, 2019, the employer failed to report an employee's hospitalization within 24 hours after the incident occurred.

Issued

Sep 27, 2019

Abate by

Sep 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a. Quality Control room - On or about August 13, 2019, the electrical receptacle was not effectively closed, in that the side knockout was missing.

Issued

Sep 27, 2019

Abate by

Sep 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a. Quality Control room - On or about August 13, 2019, the flexible electrical cord for the suspended electrical receptacle was exposed to damages, where the cords strain relief was bypassed in lieu of plastic tie wraps.