OSHA Inspection: THE FASTENER CONNECTION, INC.

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $4610.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(p)(1):Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s)  On or about August 22, 2024, at the shop employees were utilizing a Malin order picker - forklift which had a non operative horn  and back-up alarm while lifting and moving equipment.

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $4610.00

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:  On or about August 22, 2024, at the machine shop employees were utilizing two Bridgeport drill presses without adequate machine guarding while drilling holes in eye bolts and hex bolts.

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $4610.00

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 August 22, 2024, at the machine shop employees were utilizing two Bridgeport drill presses where electrical power strips were improperly used and mounted.

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $3687.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   On or about August 22, 2024, at the facility the employer did not have a hazard communication program while using chemicals such as battery fluid, slideway 68 cutting oil, WD 40 and mineral spirits.

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about August 22, 2024, at the facility the employer did not train employees while using chemicals such as battery fluid, slideway 68 cutting oil, WD 40 and mineral spirits.

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $3687.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  On or about August 22, 2024, at the facility the employer did not have safety data sheets when using chemicals such as battery fluid, slideway 68 cutting oil, WD 40 and mineral spirits.