OSHA Inspection: TRI-STATE ELECTRIC & MACHINE COMPANY

Issued

2020-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $2314.00 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:      (a) Machine Shop - On or about 12/5/19, the unused portion of a horizontal bandsaw blade was not guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2020-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3277.00 · Current $1966.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch    (a) Machine shop - On or about 12/5/19, employees operated a pedestal grinder with a work rest which was 3/8 of an inch from the grinding surface, exposing employees to caught-in, struck-by, and amputation hazards.

Issued

2020-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2622.00 · Current $1573.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    (a) Machine Shop - On or about 12/5/19, employees were using an air wand for cleaning on the CNC machine which was not reduced to less than 30 psi, exposing employees to flying debris and laceration hazards.

Issued

2020-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3277.00 · Current $1966.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0070X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.    (a) Machine Shop - On or about 12/5/19, Oxygen cylinders were stored next to acetylene cylinders, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.