OSHA Inspection: HARTSGROVE MACHINE, INC.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $1,388 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:    On or about October 28, 2019, the employer failed to ensure forklift operators have been trained and certified to operate powered industrial trucks.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $2,699 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    On or about October 15, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that employees were not removing the guard of the circular handfed ripsaw (Rockwell G-203713) in order to cut large pieces of plywood for shipping purposes.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  On or about October 15, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the circular handfed ripsaw (Rockwell G-203713) located in the shipping area was protected from kickback by spreader.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have nonkickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  On or about October 15, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the circular handfed ripsaw (Rockwell G-203713) located in the shipping area was protected from kickback by nonkickback fingers or dogs.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $2,314 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    On or about October 28, 2019, the employer did not implement a written hazard communication program. Employees work with chemicals including, but not limited to, part cleaner, denatured alcohol, and propane.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):  On or about October 28, 2019, the employer did not ensure containers containing chemicals such as, but not limited to, part cleaner were labeled with the identity of the chemicals and hazards.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets (SDSs)for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  On or about October 28, 2019, the employer did not maintain workplace copies of SDSs. Employees work with chemicals including, but not limited to, part cleaner, denatured alcohol, and propane.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about October 28, 2019, the employer did not provide hazard communication training to employees. Employees work with part cleaner, denatured alcohol, and propane.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:    On or about October 28, 2019, the workplace hazard assessment had not been put in writing and certified with the person conducting the evaluation and the dates the hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about October 28, 2019, the employer failed to provide initial training to employees. The employer provides employees with PPE including, but not limited to, chemical resistant gloves, work gloves, safety glasses, and welding helmets.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 11, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  On or about October 28, 2019, the employer did not provide initial and annual training on the emergency action plan in case of fire. Employees are expected to evacuate the building.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $771 · Current $386 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:    On or about October 15, 2019, forms used for recording injuries and illnesses or an equivalent form were not maintained for calendar year 2018 and 2019. The employer failed to complete and maintain OSHA 300 and 300A forms at the facility.

Issued

Jan 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $1,928 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye:    On or about October 15, 2019, the employer failed to report a work-related amputation within 24-hours of the incident.