OSHA Inspection: AMBROS, INC.

Issued

2024-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $7260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.  Throughout Warehouse: The base plates of the storage racking system were not anchored to the floor to prevent movement. Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2024-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6222.00 · Current $4355.00 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:  Exterior of Maintenance Shop: The floor mounted Grizzly Heavy Duty drill press did not have a chuck guard. Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.

Issued

2024-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6222.00 · Current $4355.00 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:  Exterior of Maintenance Shop: The work rest for the DeWalt 8" bench grinder was half an inch away from the grinding wheel. Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards.

Issued

2024-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  Electrical Panel for Maintenance Shop: The electrical panel was blocked by a rack of batteries, pallets of auto parts, and a maintenance toolbox. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

2024-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.   Maintenance Shop: A list of chemicals used by employees performing maintenance and/or repair activities had not been complied. Employees were exposed to chemical hazards.