OSHA Inspection: FERGUSON PRODUCTION INC

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Abate by

Aug 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $10,533 · Current $5,267 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  Employees engaged in maintenance activities on a Hawker Powerline lead acid battery were exposed to corrosive hazards in that a working eye wash was not provided.

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,022 · Current $3,511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(g)(2):Battery changing and charging installations for industrial trucks were not provided with facilities for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte:  Employees engaged maintenance activities were exposed to corrosive hazards in that a neutralizing spill kit was not provided for the Hawker lead acid battery.

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Abate by

Aug 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,022 · Current $3,511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(1):Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  At the C and F Rogue Crane, employee(s) engaged in production activities were exposed to amputation and struck-by hazard in that the employer permitted the use of an alloy steel chain sling with a permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $12,288 · Current $6,144 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:   At the Maintenance Shop, employees engaged in manufacturing activities were exposed to amputation hazards in that there was 12 inches of blade unguarded on the Wilton Horizontal Bandsaw.

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $10,533 · Current $5,267 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:  At the Weld Shop, employees engaged in production and maintenance activities, were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the equipment was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,022 · Current $3,511 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:  At the Tool Room, employees engaged in production activities at the Waros Lakeside Pedestal grinder in that the tongue guard wasn't adjusted to 1/4 of a inch from the grinding wheel, exposing employees to struck by and caught in hazards.

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,266 · Current $2,633 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(d)(3):The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter:  Employees engaged in maintenance activities were exposed to struck by hazards in that the abrasive wheels on grinders were not flat or free of foreign matter in the following instances:   1) Tool Room: Wars Lakeside Bench Grinder: Foreign matter in wheel  2) Maintenance Shop: Dewalt Bench Grinder: : Foreign matter in wheel

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,022 · Current $3,511 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.:  In the Tool Room, employees engaged in maintenance activities were exposed to struck-by and impalement hazards in that approximately 85 psi air pressure for cleaning purposes.

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,266 · Current $2,633 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  At the RV Shroud Cooling Fixture, employees engaged in production activities were exposed to fire and electrical hazards in that the employer had two electrical power taps powering nine fans which was not used in accordance with instructions in the listing or labeling.