OSHA Inspection: TEMP GLASS INC.

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,438 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  On or about May 02, 2023, the employer did not establish specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing a polishing machine located in the cutting area, in order to control hazardous energy. This condition exposed employees to safety hazards.

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,032 · Current $4,000 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:  On or about May 2, 2023, a relocatable power tap (power strip) located in the rhino area was used as a permanent receptacle and was not used in accordance with instructions in the listing or labeling. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,218 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B): For electric equipment that is likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 30 inches, whichever was greater.  On or about May 02, 2023, an electrical panel located in the cutting area was obstructed by a piece of cardboard and not accessible in the event of an emergency shutdown. This condition potentially exposed employees to fire and electrical hazards.

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,625 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location shall be suitable for the location.  On or about May 02, 2023, an extension cord connected to a relocatable power tap (RPT) located in the cutting area, was directly above a wet or damp location. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,625 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(b)(1): 29 CFR 1910.335(b)(1):  Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags were not used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them:  On or about May 02, 2023, the employer did not ensure the proper labeling of electrical panels located in the compressed gas area. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $789 · Current $300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.  On or about May 02, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the provided portable fire extinguishers were mounted and readily accessible to employees. This condition exposed employees to fire hazards in the following instances.   1. One fire extinguisher located in the Washing/ Cutting Area was not mounted and readily accessible to employees.  2. Two fire extinguishers located in the Oven Area were not mounted and readily accessible to employees.

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $789 · Current $300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(iv):There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  On or about May 02, 2023, a damaged electrical control panel of a cooling system located in the oven area was kept closed with duct tape. This condition exposed employees to fire and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $789 · Current $300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  On or about May 02, 2023, an indoor outlet box did not have a faceplate installed, located in the IG Line Area. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $789 · Current $300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(h)(6): Fittings. Connectors used to connect lengths of cable in a run shall be of a type that lock firmly together. Provisions shall be made to prevent opening or closing these connectors while energized. Strain relief shall be provided at connections and terminations.   On or about May 02, 2023, an electrical wire located in the oven area was not used with a fitting that prevented a secure connection to be unfastened. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.