OSHA Inspection: R & H MANUFACTURERS LLC

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $3,000 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:  (a) Production Floor - Employees adding rods to the Puma 1 and Puma 2 CNC machines were exposed to an amputation hazard in that in-going nip points were not guarded, on or about April 24, 2023.  Abatement Certification Not Required.

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Abate by

Aug 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $3,000 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:  (a) Production Floor - Employees operating bench grinders were exposed to a struck-by hazard in that bench grinders were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving during operation, on or about April 25, 2023.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Abate by

Aug 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  (a) Production Floor - Employees operating bench grinders were exposed to struck-by hazards in that bench grinders were not installed with work rests, on or about April 25, 2023.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Abate by

Aug 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  (a) Production Floor - Employees operating bench grinders were exposed to struck-by hazards in that bench grinders were not installed with adjustable tongue guards, on or about April 25, 2023.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Abate by

Aug 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,750 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.:  (a) Production Floor - Employees using compressed air to clean parts and tools were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the compressed air was not reduce to less than 30 pounds per square inch (psi), on or about April 25, 2023.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Abate by

Aug 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes:  (a) Production Floor - Employees using compressed air which has been reduced to less than 30 psi for cleaning were exposed to struck-by hazards in that air nozzles were not equipped with chip guarding, on or about April 25, 2023.   Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Abate by

Aug 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  (a) Production Floor - Employees working on the production floor were exposed to electrical hazards in that extension cords were daisy chained into each other and into relocatable power taps, on or about April 25, 2023.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Abate by

Aug 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a) Production Floor - Employees working on the production floor were exposed to electrical hazards in that extension cords were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of the bench grinders, shop fans, and light fixtures, on or about April 25, 2023.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Abate by

Aug 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):   (a) Production Floor - Employees working on the production floor were exposed to electrical hazards in that extension cords were not visually inspected for damage, on or about April 25, 2023.  Abatement Certification Required.