OSHA Inspection: BUCKS COUNTY SHUTTERS LLC

Issued

Mar 16, 2022

Abate by

Apr 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,678 · Current $1,108 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  a) Facility: On or about November 2, 2021, and times prior to, an assessment was not performed to determine if hazards were present which required the use of personal protective equipment.

Issued

Mar 16, 2022

Abate by

Apr 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a) Facility: On or about November 2, 2021, and times prior to, employees performing woodworking activities were exposed to physical hazards to the skin and eyes, and no evaluation had been performed or certified as required.

Issued

Mar 16, 2022

Abate by

Apr 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,797 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Facility: On or about November 2, 2021, and times prior to, the employer did not provide training to employees to familiarize them with fire extinguisher use, nor told employees that they are not expected to use fire extinguishers in the event of a fire.  ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Mar 16, 2022

Abate by

Apr 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) Facility- Spray Booth Area: On or about November 2, 2021, portable fire extinguishers inside the facility were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible to employees in the event of an emergency.  b) Facility- Front Lobby: On or about November 2, 2021, portable fire extinguishers inside the facility were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible to employees in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Mar 16, 2022

Abate by

Apr 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,237 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1):Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  a) Facility: On or about November 2, 2021, and times prior to, employees were exposed to an amputation injury while using the Powermatic table saw (Model #66, Serial #00100663415) as the employer did not ensure that the saw blade was properly guarded.

Issued

Mar 16, 2022

Abate by

Apr 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,237 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) Facility: On or about November 2, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure a fabricated horizontal drill press attached to a belt driven motor with pulleys was guarded, exposing employees to caught-in and amputation hazards from the ingoing nip point created by the belt and pulley system.

Issued

Mar 16, 2022

Abate by

Apr 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,678 · Current $1,108 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) Facility: On or about November 2, 2021, and times prior to, employees working in the facility were exposed to compressed air that was measured to be above 85 PSI while they were cleaning excess sawdust off their clothing and work surfaces.

Issued

Mar 16, 2022

Abate by

Apr 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,797 · Current $2,226 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) On or about November  2, 2021, and times prior to, an employee was exposed to a damaged flexible cord which powered a Dayton motor (Model #6K572BA), exposing the employee to electrical hazards and burns.  b)  On or about November  2, 2021, and times prior to, an employee was exposed to a damaged flexible cord which was attached to a Powermatic dust collection system, exposing the employee to electrical hazards and burns.

Issued

Mar 16, 2022

Abate by

Apr 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Facility- On or about November 2, 2021, an employee was exposed to fire and electrical hazards while operating a portable electric belt sander that was operating off of an extension cord which was plugged into a relocatable power tap.  In addition, the relocatable power tap was not connected directly to an outlet and was being daisy chained between multiple extension cords.   For Reference:  Underwriters Laboratories (UL), refers to power strips as Relocatable Power Taps (RPTs) and, in its "General Information for Electrical Equipment Directory" (sometimes called the UL White Book or UL Directory) contains instructions that require UL-listed RPTs to be directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle; they are not to be series-connected to other RPTs or connected to extension cords.

Issued

Mar 16, 2022

Abate by

Apr 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Facility: On or about November 2, 2021, and at times prior to, employees utilized portable sanders, which were affixed to a work station, exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards.