OSHA Inspection: SUMMIT PLASTIC MOLDING, INC.

Issued

2022-08-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5034.00 · Current $3500.00 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.  On or about April 04, 2022, A bench grinder's tool rest exceeded the maximum opening of one eight of an inch distance to the abrasive wheel.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

2022-08-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about April 04, 2022, a bench grinder's tongue guard exceeded the maximum opening of one fourth of an inch distance to the abrasive wheel.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2022-08-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1678.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a):Basic requirement. When an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under Part 1904, you must provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.  On or about April 04, 2022, the employer did not provide OSHA logs within four business hours.

Issued

2022-08-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $942.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(ix):Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard.  On or about April 04, 2022, lamps (portable and fixed to equipment) where not protected from breakage.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.