OSHA Inspection: METPAR CORPORATION

Issued

2024-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $4516.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) On the shop floor located at 7211 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33614 l. On or about 3/20/2024, the employer exposed employees to amputation and caught in-between hazards, in that the Dual Router/Door Notch machine pulleys and belts were not adequately guarded while employees operate the machine.

Issued

2024-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $4516.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(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) In the shop located at 7211 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33614: On or about 3/20/2024 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputations or laceration hazards, in that there was no adequate guard on the 10-inch table/rip saw

Issued

2024-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $4516.00 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) In the shop located at 7211 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33614: On or about 3/20/2024, the employer exposed employees to injuries in that the compressed air nozzle was not dead ended reducing air flow pressure. Air flow pressure measured at 80 p.s.i

Issued

2024-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $4516.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electric equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted.  a)  In the shop located at 7211 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33614: On or about 3/20/2024, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that outlet receptacle was loose and unsecured from beam  b) In the shop located at 7211 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33614: On or about 3/20/2024, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that conduit containing energized wires was not secured, but draped over and across equipment.

Issued

2024-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $4516.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.  a)  In the shop located at 7211 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33614: On or about 3/20/2024, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that conduit fixture canopy's in the shop ceiling were missing covers exposing energized wires.  b)  In the shop located at 7211 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33614: On or about 3/20/2024, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that outlet boxes attached to support beams were missing covers exposing energized wires.  c)  In the shop located at 7211 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33614: On or about 3/20/2024, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that an outlet box under working tables were missing faceplates exposing energized wires.  d)  In the shop located at 7211 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33614: On or about 3/20/2024, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that outlets boxes near the stairs in the rear of the shop were missing  covers exposing energized wires.

Issued

2024-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $4516.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a)  a)  In the shop located at 7211 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33614: On or about 3/20/2024, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that flexible cords and/ or cables were used in place of permanent wiring.

Issued

2024-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $3227.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:   a) In the shop located at 7211 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33614: On or about 3/20/2024, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the DeWalt router unit (s/n DMBNXOR) flexible cord was cut and re-taped together exposing employees to energized wires.