OSHA Inspection: KING SOUTHWEST & CONSULTING OF CYPRESS, LLC

Issued

2025-01-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $2766.00 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:  On or about October 28, 2024, in the mill area: an employee operates a Fortune brand CNC Lathe without an adequate guard while polishing parts.

Issued

2025-01-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $2766.00 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:  On or about October 28, 2024, on the south wall of the maintenance shop; an employee utilized a Baldor brand bench grinder without the work rest adjusted within one eighth inch exposing the employee to a struck-by hazard while performing deburr tasks.

Issued

2025-01-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 October 28, 2024, on the south wall of the maintenance shop; an employee utilized a Baldor brand bench grinder without the adjusted tongue within one fourth inch exposing the employee to a struck-by hazard while performing maintenance tasks.

Issued

2025-01-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by  paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck:  On or about October 28, 2024, throughout the facility; employees utilize forklifts without training to ensure the employees are knowledgeable to safely operate forklift safely while performing their job duties.