OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED MACHINE SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jul 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,646 · Current $1,823 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(ii):Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (37.8 degree C), were dispensed into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected:  a)  Shop Area - On or about February 24, 2022, employees were working in a shop area where category 3 flammable liquids were being dispensed into a container.  The containers were not electrically interconnected.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jun 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,558 · Current $2,279 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(f)(1):In un-sprinklered buildings, where sprinklers are installed only to protect spraying areas, the installation did not conform to such standards insofar as they are applicable.  Sprinkler heads were not located so as to provide water distribution throughout the entire booth.   a)  Shop Area - On or about 24 February 2022, employees perform painting activities within a paint spray booth are exposed to fire hazards. The booth does not have sprinklers or any other form of automatic fire suppression system installed.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jun 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,735 · Current $1,368 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(1):The employer was not responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace.  a)  Production Area - On or about February 24, 2022, Employees are performing work tasks in a building with no sprinkler protection.  The ready use fire extinguishers did not have current inspection.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Production Area - On or about February 24, 2022, Employees are performing work tasks in a building with no sprinkler protection.  Ready use portable fire extinguishers are located on the production floor.  Employees are not provided training to utilize the portable extinguishers.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jun 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,558 · Current $2,279 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.  a)  Production Area - On or about February 24, 2022, An employee utilizes a work top bench grinder but the grinder has a work rest that is adjusted to a distance from the wheel that is greater than one eight inch.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jun 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  a) Production Area - On or about February 24, 2022, an employee utilizes a abrasive wheel bench top grinder.  The employee stands in front of the grinder when utilizing the machine.  The grinder had a protecting guard that that exceeded one fourth inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jul 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a)  Shop Production Floor - On or about February 24, 2022, employees utilize a bench top abrasive wheel grinder.  The grinder is designed with anchor points to be installed in a fixed location.  The machine was not securely anchored.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,646 · Current $1,823 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) Shop Area - On or about February 24, 2022, an employee was utilizing compressed air to clean work surfaces.  The discharge pressure at the nozzle used for cleaning was 120 psi.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jul 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,558 · Current $2,279 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.   a) Production Floor - On or about February 24, 2022, Employees are performing tasks associated with the repair of automotive wheels in close proximity to  compressed gas cylinders.  A map gas cylinder and an oxygen cylinder are stored 28" below a bench top grinder that produces sparks.  b) Production Floor - On or about February 24, 2022, Employees are performing tasks associated with the repair of automotive wheels in close proximity to  compressed gas cylinders.   An oxygen cylinder and a propane cylinder are stored 18" to left of of a bench top grinder that produces sparks.

Issued

Jun 10, 2022

Abate by

Jul 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,558 · Current $2,279 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii):Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half hour  a)  Production Floor Near Bench Grinder- On or about February 24, 2022, Employees are performing tasks associated with repairing automotive wheels.  An oxygen cylinder and a propane cylinder were not separated by 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier.  b) Production Floor Near Corner of Wall - On or about February 24, 2022, Employees are performing tasks associated with repairing automotive wheels.  An oxygen cylinder and a propane cylinder were not separated by 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier.