OSHA Inspection: ROWE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

May 14, 2024

Abate by

Jun 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $3,871 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i)(A): (A) Guardrail systems was not installed;   a) On or about Mach 27, 2024, at the loft area in the shop, employees were exposed to fall hazards, in that guardrails were not installed on the loft 12 feet high where materials were stored.

Issued

May 14, 2024

Abate by

Jun 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,212 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:(a)   a) On or about Mach 27, 2024,  at the shop, during the operation of Sharp Milling Machine the employer did not enforce the use of proper protective eyewear, exposing employees to eye injury hazards.

Issued

May 14, 2024

Abate by

Jun 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $3,319 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) On or about Mach 27, 2024,  at the machine shop area, employees were exposed to burns and asphyxiation hazards in that the fire extinguisher was blocked and/or obstructed with tool boxes and cabinets.  b) On or about Mach 27, 2024,  at the soldering/welding area, employees were exposed to burns and asphyxiation hazards in that the fire extinguisher was blocked and/or obstructed with cabinets and boxes.

Issued

May 14, 2024

Abate by

Jul 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   a) On or about Mach 27, 2024, employer did not provide fire extinguisher training to employees working at the metal machine shop and welding areas, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

May 14, 2024

Abate by

Jun 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,212 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding were 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 Mach 27, 2024, at the shop area: employees were exposed to amputation hazards, in that guards were not installed on the Sharp Milling Machine.

Issued

May 14, 2024

Abate by

Jun 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,212 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections:  a)	On or about March 27, 2024, at the Machine Shop area: employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards, in that spindle end, nut, and flange projections guards were not installed on the Grinder machine while performing their tasks.  b)	On or about March 27, 2024, at the Receiving and Shipping area: employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards, in that spindle end, nut, and flange projections guards were not installed on the Baldor Grinders /Kalamazoo Abrasive Industrial Motor 34C5T machine while performing their tasks.

Issued

May 14, 2024

Abate by

Jun 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:   a)	On or about March 27, 2024, at the Machine Shop area: employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards, in that work rest  was not installed on the Grinder machine while performing their tasks.  b)	On or about March 27, 2024, at the Shipping/Receiving area: employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards, in that work rest was not installed on the Baldor Grinders /Kalamazoo Abrasive Industrial Motor 34C5T machine while performing their tasks.

Issued

May 14, 2024

Abate by

Jun 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  a)	On or about March 27, 2024, at the Machine Shop area: employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards, in that the adjustable tongue guards on the top side of the grinder were not installed on the Grinding Wheel while performing their tasks.

Issued

May 14, 2024

Abate by

Jun 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,659 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:   a) On or about Mach 3, 2024, at the shop behind the sand machine: employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that the electrical panel A, was blocked and/or obstructed by the vacuum, machines, and tools cart.  b) On or about Mach 3, 2024, at the shop beside sand machines: employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that the electrical panel A2 was blocked and/or obstructed with industrial fan, and machines.  c) On or about Mach 3, 2024, at the shop between two shelves: employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that the electrical panel (Fed from outside panel E) was blocked and/or obstructed with supplies boxes.  d) On or about Mach 3, 2024, at the sanding shop next to the receiving/shipping area: employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that an electrical panel D was blocked and/or obstructed with vacuum, industrial fan, machines, supplies boxes, and tools cart.

Issued

May 14, 2024

Abate by

Jun 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $518 · Current $311 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  a) On or about Mach 27, 2024, at the shop: the employees were exposed to slip hazards when Neuway/Castor oil splashed on the floor when transferred to machines and containers.