OSHA Inspection: SPACE SCREW INC

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2074.00 · Current $2250.00

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 February 06, 2024 and times prior thereto, employees perform tasks including but not limited to hand washing newly milled screws and bolts without hand protection  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a): Appropriate hand protection was not used when employee's hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.          a) On or about February 06, 2024 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to punctures and cuts from sharp metal burs while cleaning milled metal screws and bolts with their bare hands.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck  a) On or about February 06, 2024 and times prior thereto, employees operate forklifts to move material and products around the facility.    NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2250.00 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) On or about February 6, 2024, and at times prior, a Hardinge lathe (Model: DSM-590) used by employees to machine metal parts, was not equipped with a guard.     b) On or about February 6, 2024, and at times prior, a Ta Shing Lathe (Model: 1540 Serial: 71093) used by employees to machine metal parts, was not equipped with a guard.  c) On or about February 6, 2024, and at times prior, multiple Davenport Model: B were used by employees to machine metal screws, was not equipped with a guard.  d) On or about February 6, 2024, and at times prior, a Chevalier Milling Machine (Model: FM-318 Serial # KM811249) used by employees to machine metal parts, was not equipped with a guard.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about February 06, 2024 and times prior thereto, employees used a Craftsman Bench Grinder with a work rest approximately 1 inch from the wheel to clean off burs and imperfections from milled metal.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-17 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) On or about February 06, 2024 and times prior thereto, employees used a Craftsman Bench Grinder with a tongue guard approximately 1 inch from the wheel to clean off burs and imperfections from milled metal.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a) On February 06, 2024 and times prior thereto; employees used and were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to various types of machine oil, mineral spirits, and corrosion inhibitor.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a) On February 06, 2024 and times prior thereto; employees used and were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to various types of machine oil, mineral spirits, and corrosion inhibitor.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure.  a) On or about February 06, 2024 and times prior thereto, the employer used an extension cord to power a stationary Gardner Denver part dryer .  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.