OSHA Inspection: SUMMIT MACHINING COMPANY LTD

Issued

2023-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $2143.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  On or about December 6, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from a struck by and or caught by hazard when using the portable bench grinder (Skil) to deburr metals. The grinder was missing the spindle guards.

Issued

2023-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 December 6, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from a struck by and or caught by hazard when using the portable bench grinders  (Central Machinery, Stanley and Skil) to deburr metals. The grinders were missing the work rest.

Issued

2023-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-21 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 December 6, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from a struck by and or caught by hazard when using the portable bench grinders (Central Machinery, Stanley and Skil)  to deburr metals. The grinder's tongue guard was missing.