PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA —
OSHA Inspection: PUNXSUTAWNEY FINISHING WORKS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of PUNXSUTAWNEY FINISHING WORKS, INC. in 701 MARTHA STREET, PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767 (NAICS 332813). OSHA activity number 346175094.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- PUNXSUTAWNEY FINISHING WORKS, INC.
- Site address
- 701 MARTHA STREET
- City
- PUNXSUTAWNEY
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 15767
- Mailing
- 701 MARTHA STREET, PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
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
- 332813
- Employees
- 2
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2022
- Abate by
- Oct 13, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $3,698 · Current $2,250 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition. a.) Punxsutawney Finishing Works, Inc, 1857 Woodland Ave ext., Punxsutawney pa, 15767.; shop area- On or about 08/26/2022 and at times prior thereto, the brake pedal on the Toyota forklift serial #42209 was missing the rubber grip/anti-slip texture on the face of the brake pedal. b.) Punxsutawney Finishing Works, Inc, 1857 Woodland Ave ext., Punxsutawney pa, 15767.; shop area- On or about 08/26/2022 and at times prior thereto, the Toyota forklift serial #42209 was damaged. The damage includes but is not limited to, a large portion of the foam cushion is missing on the front side of the seat.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2250
- — Z (S) $3698
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2022
- Abate by
- Oct 13, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $3,698 · Current $2,250 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: a.)Punxsutawney Finishing Works, Inc, 1857 Woodland Ave ext., Punxsutawney pa, 15767.; shop area- On or about 08/26/2022 and at times prior thereto, the area in front of the 600v electrical disconnect feeding the Sweco finishing mill was being used for storage. The items being stored include but not limited to, a steel drum with bag attachment. b.) Punxsutawney Finishing Works, Inc, 1857 Woodland Ave ext., Punxsutawney pa, 15767.; shop area- On or about 08/26/2022 and at times prior thereto, the area in front of the 600v electrical disconnect feeding the SB#4 barrel tumble blaster was being used for storage. The items being stored include but not limited to, a steel hopper and scrap steel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2250
- — Z (S) $3698
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2022
- Abate by
- Oct 13, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. a.) Punxsutawney Finishing Works, Inc, 1857 Woodland Ave ext., Punxsutawney pa, 15767.; shop area- On or about 08/26/2022 and at times prior thereto, the area in front of the Sweco Finishing Mill control panel was blocked by cardboard and a wooden box.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.145 E02
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2022
- Abate by
- Oct 13, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.145(e)(2): The wording of signs was not easily read and concise. a.) Punxsutawney Finishing Works, Inc, 1857 Woodland Ave ext., Punxsutawney pa, 15767.; shop area- On or about 08/26/2022 and at times prior thereto, safety labels attached to the Toyota forklift serial #42209 was not identifiable/legible due to wear and/or dirt/debris.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.178 A06
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2022
- Abate by
- Oct 13, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place: a.) Punxsutawney Finishing Works, Inc, 1857 Woodland Ave ext., Punxsutawney pa, 15767.; shop area- On or about 08/26/2022 and at times prior thereto, data/load plate attached to the Toyota forklift serial #42209 was not identifiable/legible due to wear and/or dirt/debris.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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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 346175094.
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