OSHA Inspection: A & C CABINETS, INC.

Issued

Jan 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,698 · Current $2,219 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1):Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge.  On or about December 15, 2022, and times thereto, northwest side in the Junior 640 Maggi area, the employer had a steel bar across the emergency exit door during the day where employees perform work exposing them to entrapment and fire hazards.

Issued

Jan 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,931 · Current $2,959 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut.  On or about December 15, 2022, and times thereto, in the saw cutting area, the employer did not ensure an adjustable guard was placed on the hand-fed cross cut table saw prior to employees utilizing the equipment to cut wooden material exposing them to amputation hazards.

Issued

Jan 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $692 · Current $415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   On or about December 15, 2022, and times thereto, the employer did not ensure the front exit door was equipped or identified with and "EXIT" sign exposing employees to entrapment hazards.

Issued

Jan 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $692 · Current $415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  On or about December 15, 2022, and times thereto, in the wood shaping and cutting area, employees using machines with power cords that had the outer sheathing pulled away exposing the internal wiring were exposed to electrical shock hazards.  a)  At the Junior 640 Magii machine, the power cord had a strain relief hazard exposing internal wiring, b)  At the Dayton shaper machine, the power cord had a strain relief hazard exposing internal wiring.

Issued

Jan 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $692 · Current $415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  On or about December 15, 2022, and times thereto, employees using an extension cord with the outer sheathing split to energize a Craft air-compressor exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.