OSHA Inspection: ASSURA WINDOWS AND DOORS, LLC

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a caught by hazard:     On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.   Line #3 - A roll forming machine had its operating pedal cover broken and located next to the point of operation, exposing employees to a caught by hazard.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): Pedal mechanism(s) on mechanical power press(es) full revolution clutches were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:  On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with mechanical power presses whose pedal was not protected to prevent unintended operation including but not limited to:    a.  Line #2 -  Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. 2-6, Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. 287962) whose pedal was not guarded.   b.  Line #2 -  Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. 2-8, Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. 18918) whose pedal was not guarded.   c.  Line #3 -  Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. 3-17, no other info available) whose pedal was not guarded.   d.  Line #3 -  Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. 3-27, Rouselle Model 2, no serial number available) whose pedal was not guarded.   e.  Line #3 -  Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. 3-35, Famco Machine Co., no serial number available) whose pedal was not guarded.   f. Doors - Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. D-15, Loshbough Jordan, Serial number available) whose pedal was not guarded.   g. Doors - Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. Niagara, TM-08) whose pedal was not guarded.  h. Doors - Employees were exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a mechanical power press (i.e. D-35, Rouselle 3F, Serial number 1998) whose pedal was not guarded.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,699 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:    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.      a.  Doors department - Employees were exposed to a tripping hazard while working in an area where an electrical conduit was raised approximately 4-inches above floor level.    b.  Line #3 - Employees were exposed to tripping and slipping hazards while assembling windows standing in an area where cardboard was laying over floor without being secured.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): Approved container(s) or portable tank(s) were not used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids:    a. On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.   Line #3 -Employees were potentially exposed to a fire hazard while a perforated safety can was used to store a flammable liquid (i.e. isopropanol).      b. On or about 10/24/2019 at 1543 N. Powerline Rd Pompano Beach FL 33069.  Glazing area -The isopropyl alcohol was stored inside a water bottle, exposing the employee to a chemical hazard.    c. On or about 10/24/2019 at 1543 N. Powerline Rd Pompano Beach FL 33069. Line #2- The isopropyl alcohol was stored inside one gallon plastic containers, exposing the employees to a chemical hazard.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #3 -An employees was potentially exposed to a fire hazard while dispensing a flammable liquid (i.e. isopropanol) using a faucet which had been glued to a hole on a safety can.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Class I flammable liquid(s) were dispensed into containers without electrically interconnecting the nozzle and the container:    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #3 - An employee was potentially exposed to a fire hazard while a flammable liquid (i.e. Acryl-R) was transferred between two metal containers without bonding and grounding.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.   An energy control program was not developed and/or implemented for protecting authorized and affected employees from caught by hazards whenever equipment was serviced and/or maintained.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii): The employer did not perform frequent and periodic inspections as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section:    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Doors department - A bridge crane (Spanco, 500 lbs) used for lifting glass doors was not inspected for deterioration in hoisting mechanisms, condition of pendant control switch, etc.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 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 a caught-in hazard where the point of operation was not guarded on machinery including but not limited to:      a.On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #2 -Employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. 2-24 Jet, E171548, D2-2080293) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.    b.  On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Die Making department.  An employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard while working with a lathe (i.e. Jet, Model GH-1440W-3) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.    c. On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #2 -Employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while working with a pneumatic punch press (i.e. 2-5) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.      d.   On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Maintenance department - Employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while working with a shear (i.e. Pexto) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.      e.  On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #2 -Employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while working with a pneumatic die press (i.e. 2-6) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.    f.  On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #2 -Employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while working with a pneumatic punch press (i.e. 2-7 Steps #1 and #2) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.    g.  On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #2 -Employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while working with a pneumatic punch press (i.e. 2-3) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.      h.  On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #2 -Employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while working with a saw (i.e. 2-1) whose guard did not prevent employee from reaching into the point of operation.      i.  On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #3 -Employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while working with a saw (i.e. 3-3) which lacked a guard on lower sides of the blade.      j. On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #2 -Employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. 2-10, Motor No., Lesson C4C17DH8A) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,699 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.     a. Line #2 - A drill press (i.e. 2-10, Motor No., Lesson C4C17DH8A) was not anchored, exposing an employee to a struck by hazard.    b. Doors -   A drill press (i.e. D-23) was not anchored, exposing an employee to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,699 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:    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Die Making department - An employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. M-4, Model 17853) which lacked a tongue guard on its left side.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(3)(i): Mechanical power press(es) using full revolution clutches did not incorporate a single-stroke mechanism:    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Doors - An employee was exposed to caught and struck by hazards while working with a mechanical power press that lacked a single-stroke mechanism (i.e. D-16, R & K No. 2A, TM041) when stock was fed by hand.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard(s):    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Employees were exposed to caught by hazards where the point of operation was not guarded on mechanical power presses including but not limited to:    a. Line #2 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 2-5, Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. 19407) had a guard which did not cover area to sides and back of the point of operation.        b. Line #2 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 2-6, Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. CA287962) had a guard which did not cover area to back of the point of operation.      c. Line #2 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 2-7, Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. 18305) had a guard which did not cover area to back of the point of operation.      d. Line #2 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 2-8, Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. 18918) had a guard which did not cover area to back of the point of operation.      e. Line #3 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 3-26, EKI Bless, Serial No. not available) had a guard which did not cover area to the sides of the point of operation.      f. Line #3 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 3-27, Havir MFG Co., Serial No. not available) had a guard which did not cover area to the sides of the point of operation.     g. Line #3 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 3-28, Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. not available) had a guard which did not cover area to the sides of the point of operation.     h. Line #3 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 3-35, Famco Machine Co., Serial No. not available) had a guard which did not cover area to the sides, back and above of the point of operation.    i. Doors -  A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press D-15, LOSHBOUGH Jordan, Serial No. not available) had a guard which did not cover area to the sides, back and above of the point of operation.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(b): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not conform to the maximum permissible opening(s) specified in Table O-10:    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Employees were exposed to caught by hazards where the point of operation guards on mechanical power presses did not conform to the maximum permissible openings specified in Table O-10 including but not limited to:    a. Line #2 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 2-5, Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. 19407) had a guard front opening exceeding maximum allowed opening of 1/4" inches around metal piece when inserted in die.         b. Line #2 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 2-6, Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. CA287962) had a guard front opening exceeding maximum allowed opening of 1/4" inches around metal piece when inserted in die.       c. Line #2 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 2-7, Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. 18305)  had a guard front opening exceeding maximum allowed opening of 1/4 inches around metal piece when inserted in die.       d. Line #2 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 2-8, Rouselle Model No. 2, Serial No. 18918) had a guard front opening exceeding maximum allowed opening of 1/4 inches around metal piece when inserted in die.       e. Line #3 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 3-26, EKI Bless, Serial No. not available) had a guard front opening exceeding maximum allowed opening of 1-1/2 inches around metal piece when inserted in die.       f. Line #3 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 3-28, Havir MFG Co., Serial No. not available) had a guard front opening exceeding maximum allowed opening of 7/8 inches around metal piece when inserted in die.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:     On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. The employer did not have a program for inspecting mechanical power presses for uncovering unsafe conditions such as, but not limited to; broken and/or loose point of operation guards; lack of protection for and/or broken pedals; adjustment of single-stroke mechanisms, unguarded flywheels, etc.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Employees were exposed to caught by hazards where flywheels of mechanical power presses were not guarded including but not limited to:    a. Line #3 - A mechanical punch press (i.e. Press 3-27, Havir MFG Co., Serial No. not available) had flywheel with unguarded parts located at 5'-1" above floor level.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2): Airhose and hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment was not designed for the pressure and service to which they were subjected.    On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #2 -Employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while working with an air hose which had a broken coupling.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ii): Suitable extinguishing equipment was not maintained in a state of readiness for instant use:     On or about 11/7/2019, at Line #3, Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. An employee was potential exposed to a fire hazard while welding without having a fire extinguisher in immediate area.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,699 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(c)(2)(iv): Where a structure, conveyor, or fixture was regularly employed as a welding current return circuit, joints were not bonded or provided with adequate current collecting devices:    On or about 11/7/2019, at Line #3, Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. An employee was potentially exposed to an electric shock hazard while welding without having work piece and/or work table bonded to ground.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,699 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a. On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #2,  A fan (Model No. and/or Serial No. not available) lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.    b. On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.  Line #2, a two wire extension cord was used to energize a fan, resulting in ground path not being continuous, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.    c.  On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line #2,  A fan (Model No. and/or Serial No. not available) lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Mar 23, 2020

Abate by

Mar 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  On or about 11/7/2019, at Assura Windows and Doors LLC, 1543 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Line#2 - The metal box for electrical disconnect of a mechanical punch press (i.e. Press #7,  Rouselle #2, Serial No. 18305) had an unused opening not covered, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.