OSHA Inspection: BECKETT AIR, INC.

Issued

Sep 7, 2021

Abate by

Dec 23, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,266 · Current $4,825 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(2):Machine guard(s) on machine(s) were so installed that they offered accident hazards in themselves:  Beckett Air, Inc. - North Ridgeville, OH: On or about July 8, 2021, the employer did not ensure the movable guard on Riveter machines such as, but not limited to, machines located at Lines 15 and 29, were used in a manner that did not create a hazard.  Employees that loaded parts in the machine were exposed to pinch points created by the moving guard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Sep 7, 2021

Abate by

Sep 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $12,288 · Current $4,825 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):  a. Beckett Air, Inc. - North Ridgeville, OH:  On or about July 1, 2021, the employer did not ensure the point of operation on Amada press brake No. 00523 (model 3512LD) was adequately guarded to protect employees from crushing and amputation injury.  b. Beckett Air, Inc. - North Ridgeville, OH: On or about July 8, 2021, employees that operated the Roper Whitney, Inc. roll bender machine (model 3418-H) were exposed to amputation injury.  The employer did not ensure the machine's point of operation was guarded.