OSHA Inspection: ATKORE INTERNATIONAL

Issued

Sep 27, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,185 · Current $583 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a) Atkore International DBA American Pipe & Plastics Incorporated, 958 U.S. 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795 - Shipping Department. On or about April 10, 2024, materials were stored in tiers on a shelving unit that was damaged and leaning. The employer did not ensure the materials were stored stable and secure against sliding and collapse.

Issued

Sep 27, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,371 · Current $6,223 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) Atkore International DBA American Pipe & Plastics Incorporated, 958 U.S. 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795 - Fabrication Department. On or about April 10, 2024, the operator was exposed to pinch points when placing PVC conduit into the clamp for the dip tank on Forming Machine #3. The employer did not provide guarding to protect against pinch points at the point of operation.   b) Atkore International DBA American Pipe & Plastics Incorporated, 958 U.S. 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795 - Fabrication Department. On or about April 10, 2024, workers were permitted to operate the Grizzly Vertical Band Saw (Asset M-1237) when the unused portion of the blade was not guarded.  The employer did not ensure workers were protected from point of operation hazards.     c) Atkore International DBA American Pipe & Plastics Incorporated, 958 U.S. 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795 - Maintenance Shop. On or about April 10,2024, workers were permitted to operate the Causing Drill Press (Asset No.: 1250) while the rotating bit was not enclosed with a guard. The employer did not ensure workers were protected from rotating parts.

Issued

Sep 27, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  c) Atkore International DBA American Pipe & Plastics Incorporated, 958 U.S. 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795 - Maintenance Department. On or about April 10, 2024, the 8-inch bench grinder was operated when the space between the wheel and work-rest was approximately 3/8 inch. The employer did not ensure the work rest on the bench grinder was adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening not in excess of 1/8 inch during off-hand grinding.

Issued

Sep 27, 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:   c) Atkore International DBA American Pipe & Plastics Incorporated, 958 U.S. 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795 - Maintenance Department. On or about April 10, 2024, the 8-inch bench grinder was operated when the space between wheel and tongue guard was approximately one-inch. The employer did not ensure the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and adjustable tongue guard did not exceed one fourth inch during operation.