OSHA Inspection: BUDDE ENTERPRISES, INC

Issued

2021-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $3277.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):   Employees engaged in material handling activities operating Hyster forklifts were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the forklift operators had not been provided formal instruction or given an evaluation of the operator's performance prior to operating forklifts.

Issued

2021-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6827.00 · Current $4096.00 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:  In the Weld Shop, employees engaged in manufacturing activities, were exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards in that the point of operation was not guarded in the following instances:  1) Toolmaster Drill Press  2) Craftsman 20" Drill Press

Issued

2021-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $3277.00 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:  In the Mechanic Shop, employees engaged in cabinet making activities, were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the Ridgid drill press was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

Issued

2021-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8192.00 · Current $4915.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2):Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  At the Weld Shop, employees engaged in grinding activities were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards in that the guard on the right side of the pedestal grinder were missing.

Issued

2021-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $3277.00 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:  In the Weld Shop, employees engaged in grinding activities were exposed to struck by hazards in that the work rest for an pedestal grinder was not adjusted to one eighth of an inch, and was used with an opening of approximately 5/8 inch.

Issued

2021-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8192.00 · Current $4915.00 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 Weld Shop, employees engaged in production activities at a 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

2021-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $3277.00 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.:  At the Weld Shop, employees engaged in production activities used approximately 160 psi air pressure for cleaning purposes, exposing employees to struck-by and impalement hazards.

Issued

2021-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $3277.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(i):Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire;   In the Torch Room, employees engaged in welding activities were exposed to a fire hazards from improperly stored a cylinder of oxygen. The oxygen cylinder was not in use and was stored next to a cylinder of propane.

Issued

2021-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2458.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  At the Office Steps to Access Room, employees engaged in maintenance activities were exposed to struck-by, fire and electrical shock hazards in that the flexible cord used to supply power to a Little Mule hoist was used in lieu of fixed wiring.