MOUNDRIDGE, KS —
OSHA Inspection: MORIDGE MANUFACTURING, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MORIDGE MANUFACTURING, INC. in 105 OLD US HIGHWAY 81, MOUNDRIDGE, KS 67107 (NAICS 333112). OSHA activity number 345776769.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- MORIDGE MANUFACTURING, INC.
- Site address
- 105 OLD US HIGHWAY 81
- City
- MOUNDRIDGE
- State
- KS
- ZIP
- 67107
- Mailing
- PO BOX 810, MOUNDRIDGE, KS 67107
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 333112
- Employees
- 235
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
11 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.179 G01 V
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $6,215 · Current $6,215
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v):Pendant control box(es) were not constructed to prevent electrical shock: At the Welding Area, employees engaged in manufacturing activities were exposed to electrical and fire hazards in that the pendant control had exposed wires at the 1/4 ton hoist.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6215
- — Z (S) $6215
1910.179 L03 III D
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $8,287 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(d):Pendant control stations were not kept clean, and/or their function labels were not kept legible: At the Weld Area, employees engaged in manufacturing activities were exposed to struck-by hazards in that a 1/4 ton Hoist had a pendant control with only two buttons that were unmarked.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8287
1910.184 E01
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $10,151 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: In the Weld Area, the employer permitted the use of a alloy steel chain sling without a permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach. The slings were attached and used with hoists/cranes.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $10151.4
- — Z (S) $14502
1910.184 E03 II
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(ii): Records of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected were not available for examination: Employees are exposed to a struck-by hazard from a falling load when using a alloy steel chain sling attached to a overhead hoists and cranes without being thoroughly inspected at least once every 12 months.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 E04
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $8,287 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(4):Certificate(s) of proof test were not available for new, repaired or reconditioned alloy steel chain slings: In the Weld Area, employees engaged in welding activities are exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards in that the employer did not proof test the alloy steel chain slings.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8287
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $10,360 · Current $7,252 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by: Employees engaged in manufacturing activities were exposed to struck-by and amputation hazards in that the point of operation was not guarded in the following instances: 1) At North Fabrication at the Mebusa Break press unguard at rear of machine 2) At North Fabrication at Promecam Break press unguarded at rear of machine
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7252
- — Z (S) $10360
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $0 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): Employees engaged in manufacturing activities, were exposed to amputation hazards in that the point of operation was not guarded in the following instances: 1) Machine Shop at the Enco Drill Press point of operation unguarded 2) South Machine Shop at the JET Drill Press point of operation unguarded
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $14502
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $8,287 · Current $5,801 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 Machine Shop, employees used approximately 85 psi air pressure for cleaning purposes, exposing employees to struck-by and impalement hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5800.9
- — Z (S) $8287
1910.252 B02 I A
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $8,287 · Current $8,287
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A):Helmets or hand shields were not used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations: At the Weld Shop, employee engaged in welding activities were exposed to damaging light radiation in that the employer did not ensure employees worn a helmet, shield or other protective device while tack welding using welders.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $8287
- — Z (S) $8287
1910.252 B03
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $8,287 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
1910.252(b)(3) Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132: At the Welding Area, employees engaged in manufacturing activities were exposed to radiant energy or light radiation in that welding screens were not provided to adjacent employees.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8287
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2022
- Abate by
- Apr 5, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $6,215 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: At the Rotofinish, employees engaged in manufacturing activities exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards in that the service disconnect switch was obstructed by various equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $6215
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 345776769.
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