OSHA Inspection: BREMEN-BOWDON INVESTMENT COMPANY

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6554.00 · Current $3600.00 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) Jacket area: On or about February 6, 2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the work rests on the DeWalt and the Black & Decker bench grinders were not within 1/8" from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Jacket area: On or about February 6, 2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the tongue guards on the DeWalt and the Black & Decker bench grinders were not within 1/4" from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Throughout the establishment: On or about February 6, 2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that a written hazard communication program was not established or implemented for employees working with chemicals, such as but not limited to, Valvoline 80W-90, Pro-line Gear Oil, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Texaco Regal Starfak 2.