OSHA Inspection: INTERPLEX SUN BELT, INC.

Issued

Feb 26, 2020

Abate by

Mar 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,193 · Current $4,916 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing, or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  a. On or about 1/29/2020, at Interplex Sun Belt Inc., 6690 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac FL 33321.  Molding department - An employee was not provided with hardware for controlling hydraulic energy while setting up and/or servicing a molding press (i.e. M-18, Nissei Model TH40-54SE), which exposed employee to a caught by hazard.  b. On or about 1/29/2020, at Interplex Sun Belt Inc., 6690 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac FL 33321. Production Area - An employee was not provided with hardware for controlling energy while servicing pneumatic cylinders, which exposed employee to a caught by hazard.

Issued

Feb 26, 2020

Abate by

Mar 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,193 · Current $4,916 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    On or about 1/29/2020, at Interplex Sun Belt Inc., 6690 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac FL 33321. An authorized employee was not trained prior to perform servicing of pneumatic cylinders, which exposed employee to a caught by hazard.

Issued

Feb 26, 2020

Abate by

Mar 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,096 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):  Employees were exposed to caught by hazards where the point of operation was not guarded on machinery including but not limited to:  a.  On or about 10/24/2019, at Interplex Sun Belt Inc., 6690 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac FL 33321.  Tool room - Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Clausing #3, Model 2286, Serial No. 522924) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.  b.  On or about 10/24/2019, at Interplex Sun Belt Inc., 6690 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac FL 33321.  Tool room - Employees were  exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a lathe (i.e. Victor 1630, Asset M0057) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.  c.  On or about 1/29/2020, at Interplex Sun Belt Inc., 6690 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac FL 33321.  Molding department - Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a molding press (i.e. M-14, Nissei Model TH40-54SE) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.    d.  On or about 1/29/2020, at Interplex Sunbelt Inc., 6690 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac FL 33321.  Molding department - Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a molding press (i.e. M-19, Nissei Model TH60-2VSE, Serial No. T06V022) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.  e.  On or about 1/29/2020, at Interplex Sun Belt Inc., 6690 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac FL 33321.  Molding department - Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a molding press (i.e. M-5, Nissei Model TH60-2VSE, Serial No. T06U011) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.

Issued

Feb 26, 2020

Abate by

Mar 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,916 · Current $2,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Vertical or inclined shafting seven -7 feet or less from floor or working platform was not enclosed with stationary casing(s):  On or about 1/29/2020, at Interplex Sun Belt Inc., 6690 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac FL 33321.  Stamping department - An employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working in the proximity of a rewinder which had unguarded shafts.

Issued

Feb 26, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:  On or about 1/29/2020, at Interplex Sun Belt Inc., 6690 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac FL 33321.  Stamping department - A worn sling used for lifting steel reels were damaged, exposing employees to a potential struck by hazard.

Issued

Feb 26, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  On or about 1/29/2020, at Interplex Sun Belt Inc., 6690 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac FL 33321.  Stamping department - A worn sling used for lifting steel reels had marked rated capacities non-legible, exposing employees to a potential struck by hazard.