OSHA Inspection: CABINETRY BY EVANS

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $2009.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces were maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  a) On or about May 23, 2023, in the shop area, near the table saw, the employer exposed employees to trip hazards as walking-working surfaces were not properly maintained, in that a electrical outlet protruded from the floor surface.

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $2679.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  a) On or about May 23, 2023, at in shop area, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards as a hazard assessment was not performed for employees exposed to wood debris when performing woodworking operations.

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

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:   (a) Shop area; On or about May 23, 2023, employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards where the Special Jet Edition Table Saw was not properly guarded.  (b )Shop area; On or about May 23, 2023, employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards where the Special Jet Edition Table Saw was not properly guarded.

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(g)(1):Each swing cutoff saw shall be provided with a hood that will completely enclose the upper half of the saw, the arbor end, and the point of operation at all positions of the saw. The hood shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that it will protect the operator from flying splinters and broken saw teeth. Its hood shall be so designed that it will automatically cover the lower portion of the blade, so that when the saw is returned to the back of the table the hood will rise on top of the fence, and when the saw is moved forward the hood will drop on top of and remain in contact with the table or material being cut.  a) On or about May 23, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the swing saw had a hood that covered the arbor or was so designed that it will automatically cover the lower portion of the blade when the saw is in use.

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Shop area; On or about May 23, 2023, the employer did not perform monthly inspections on fire extinguishers exposing employees  to fire hazards.

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer shall also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.   a) On May 23, 2023, at shop area, the employer did not implement a training program for employees in the use of fire extinguishers for incipient level fires.