OSHA Inspection: STROBERG EQUIPMENT CO INC

Issued

Dec 20, 2022

Abate by

Jan 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,119 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck   In the production area and material loading area, employees engaged in material handing activities using the Yale forklift, serial number G813V02941J, were exposed to struck-by hazards in that comprehensive forklift training was not provided prior to permitting forklift operation.

Issued

Dec 20, 2022

Abate by

Feb 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,492 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:  In the back area of shop, employees engaged in drill press activities were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards. The point of operation was not guarded on the Powermatic Drill Press Model Number 1150, Serial Number 4-4548-1.

Issued

Dec 20, 2022

Abate by

Jan 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,492 Reduced

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 back area of shop, employees engaged in production activities using the Powermatic Drill Press, Model Number 1150, Serial Number 4-4548-1, were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that the drill press was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.