OSHA Inspection: ACME GLASS

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,844 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.   On or about April 4, 2024, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the unguarded rotating blade of a Delta Rockwell Model 10 Arbor Saw used for making rip cuts.

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:   On or about April 4, 2024, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the rotating blade on a Delta Rockwell Model 10 Arbor Saw used for making rip cuts without a spreader.

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  On or about April 4, 2024, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazard of being struck-by material thrown back into the operator of a Delta Rockwell Model 10 Arbor Saw used for making rip cuts without kickback fingers or dogs.

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 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.   On or about April 4, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the spinning wheel when an abrasive wheel used for sharpening tools did not have its work rest adjusted to a maximum of one eighth inch opening.

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   On or about April 4, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the spinning wheel when an abrasive wheel used for sharpening tools did not have its tongue guard adjusted to a maximum of one fourth inch opening .

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.   On or about April 4, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees utilizing the equipment on a worktable were exposed to an electrical hazard when an electrical extension cord and relocatable power tap were not being used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions within the shop area.

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about April 4, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard when a flexible cord was connected to, for the purpose of powering, a fixed workstation outlet on the shop floor.

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 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:  On or about April 4, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical hazard when the employer did not develop a hazard communication program to include employees applying hazardous chemical products such as, but not limited to, Betaseal U-428 Urethane Adhesive.