OSHA Inspection: JH ROBOTICS INC

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $2467.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure walking-working surfaces were maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  a) JH Robotics Inc., 109 Main Street, Johnson City, NY - Upstairs Machining Area. Oil leaks from equipment and spray bottles caused slippery floors exposing workers to slip and fall hazards. The employer did not ensure walking-working surfaces were maintained free of hazards such as slippery conditions from oily floors.

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed.  a) JH Robotics Inc., 109 Main Street, Johnson City, NY - Throughout the facility.  On or about May 30, 2023, employees follow the energy control procedures while performing servicing and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to lathes and mills having multiple energy sources (electric and pneumatic). The employer did not perform periodic inspections of the energy control procedures at least annually, as required, to ensure that procedures and requirement of the standard were being followed.

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $1973.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:   a) JH Robotics, Inc., 109 Main Street, Johnson City, NY - Upstairs Machining Area. On or about May 30, 2023, employees were using a Dewalt Bench Grinder to sharpen and deburr metal with a work rest which was one-quarter inch away from the wheel. The employer did not ensure the work rest was adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch.   b) JH Robotics, Inc., 109 Main Street, Johnson City, NY - Downstairs Machining Area. On or about May 30, 2023, employees were using a General Electric Bench Grinder to sharpen and deburr metal without a work rest and an opening in excess of one inch away from the wheel. The employer did not ensure the work rest was adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximus opening of one-eighth inch.

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) JH Robotics Inc., 109 Main Street, Johnson City, NY - Downstairs Machining Area. On or about May 30, 2023, employee were using a General Electric Bench Grinder to sharpen and deburr  metal without a tongue guard. The employer did not ensure the bench grinder was equipped with a tongue guard to protect the operator from being struck-by abrasive parts should the grinding wheel disintegrate  during operation.   b) JH Robotics Inc.,, 109 Main Street, Johnson City, NY - Downstairs Machining Area. On or about May 30, 2023, employees were using a Dewalt Bench Grinder to sharpen and deburr metal with a tongue guard that was approximately 3/4 inch away from the wheel. The employer did not ensure the distance between the abrasive wheel and the adjustable tongue did not exceed one-fourth inch to protect the operator from being struck-by abrasive parts should the grinding wheel disintegrate  during operation.   c) JH Robotics, Inc., 109 Main Street, Johnson City, NY - Downstairs Machining Area. On or about May 30, 2023, employees were using a Dewalt Bench Grinder was used to sharpen and deburr metal with a tongue guard that was approximately 3/8 inch away from the wheel. The employer did not ensure the distance between the abrasive wheel and the adjustable tongue did not exceed one-fourth inch to protect the operator from being struck-by abrasive parts should the grinding wheel disintegrate  during operation.