OSHA Inspection: DHS PRECISION SERVICES, LLC

Issued

2022-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4144.00 · Current $2486.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.  On or about November 02, 2022, and at times prior thereto, in the saw area, employees were operating a metal cutting band saw without guarding on the unused portion of the blade.

Issued

2022-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4144.00 · Current $2486.00 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 November 02, 2022, and at times prior thereto, in the lathe area, employees were operating bench grinders without the work rests adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch.    a. General Machine, 6" bench grinder.    b. Wel-Bilt, 6" bench grinder.

Issued

2022-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-06 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 November 02, 2022, and at times prior thereto, in the lathe area, employees were operating bench grinders without the tongue guards adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-fourth inch.    a. General Machine, 6" bench grinder.    b. Wel-Bilt, 6" bench grinder.

Issued

2022-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4972.00 · Current $2983.00 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.  On or about November 02, 2022, and at times prior thereto, in the lathe area, employees were blowing off equipment and parts with compressed air without reducing the pressure to less than 30 p.s.i.