OSHA Inspection: FINN-KOOL INC

Issued

Dec 23, 2022

Abate by

Jan 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $5,801

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  At the Main Facility, employee(s) engaged in material handling operations utilizing forklifts were exposed to struck by hazards in that forklift operators were operating forklifts without being certified by the employer for safe forklift operations. The forklift used by employee(s) is as follows:  1. Make: Yale; Model: GLP040SVXNURV084 Ver; Serial #: C810V04124H.

Issued

Dec 23, 2022

Abate by

Jan 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  In the Main Facility, employee(s) engaged in forklift production activities were exposed to struck by hazards in that no forklift training program existed where forklift operators could be trained for the safe operation of forklifts. The forklift used by employee(s) is as follows:  1. Make: Yale; Model: GLP040SVXNURV084 Ver; Serial #: C810V04124H.

Issued

Dec 23, 2022

Abate by

Jan 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3): Unauthorized personnel were permitted to ride on industrial truck(s):  At the Main Facility, employee(s) were exposed to struck by hazards in that employee(s) engaged in forklift operations were not certified to operate forklifts. The forklift used by employee(s) is as follows:  1. Make: Yale; Model: GLP040SVXNURV084 Ver; Serial #: C810V04124H.

Issued

Dec 23, 2022

Abate by

Jan 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,252 · Current $7,252

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):  In the Main Facility, employee(s) were exposed to amputation and lacerations hazards in that the point of operation for several presses at multiple workstations were not guarded. The unguarded presses were as follows:  1. Make: Bridgeport Drill Press; Model: F537; Serial # 11550001. 2. Make: Central Machinery 12 Speed Bench Drill Press; Model: 63471; Serial # 366852209. 3. Make: Finn Kool Custom Punch Press; Model: Custom Home Built Model; Serial #: N/A. 4. Make: Central Machinery 12 Speed Bench Drill Press; Model: 63471; Serial # 366852209

Issued

Dec 23, 2022

Abate by

Jan 23, 2023

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:  In the Main Facility, employee(s) engaged in machine shop production activities were exposed to lacerations and struck by hazards in that several presses designed for fixed locations were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving. The presses not secured or anchored were as follows:  1. Make: Central Machinery 12 Speed Bench Drill Press; Model: 63471; Serial # 366852209 (x3).

Issued

Dec 23, 2022

Abate by

Jan 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,450 · Current $1,450

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a):The employer did not ensure that at the end of the year an annual summary of injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 Log was created, certified and posted.  In the Main Facility, the employer did not keep OSHA 300/300A logs for employee injury/illness while employing more than ten employees.