OSHA Inspection: ATW COMPANIES, INC.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,752 · Current $4,726 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.   a) Jobsite: On or about May 1, 2025, the employer did not ensure that work rests were adjusted within one-eighth of an inch to the wheel on a bench grinder, exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

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.  a) Jobsite: On or about May 1, 2025, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating the bench grinder with the tongue guard exceeding one fourth of an inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,916 · Current $4,171 Reduced

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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) Jobsite: On or about May 1, 2025, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in type hazards when using a Heavy Duty drill press, that was not equipped with adequate tool guarding at the machine's rotating chuck.  ATW Companies, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1717800, citation number 1, item number 1-a and was affirmed as a final order on April 1, 2024, with respect to a workplace located at 55 Service Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.  a) Production Area: On or about May 1, 2025, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating a drill press that was not properly anchored to the floor to prevent it from moving during operation.  ATW Companies, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1717800, citation number 1, item number 1-b and was affirmed as a final order on April 1, 2024, with respect to a workplace located at 55 Service Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,986 · Current $1,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed.  a) Jobsite: On or about May 1, 2025, the employer did not conduct periodic inspections of each energy control procedure, at least annually, to verify that the specific procedures for equipment were adequate and being applied correctly.  ATW Companies, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1717800, citation number 02, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/1/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 55 Service Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,688 · Current $1,182 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i): The establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date.   a) Worksite: On or about May 1, 2025, the employer did not electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A, or equivalent, for calendar year 2024 by 03/02/2025. The establishment employed 36 employees and is classified with NAICS 332811- Metal Heat Treating, during calendar year 2024.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  a) Jobsite: On or about May 1, 2025, the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment to determine the appropriate level of personal protective equipment required for employees working with chemicals in the facility.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.   a) Tumbling Area: On or about May 1, 2025, a portable class ABC fire extinguisher had not received an annual maintenance check since December 2023.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $948 · Current $664 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months.  a) Hoist Number 6: On or about May 1, 2025, the employer did not ensured that an annual crane inspection had been conducted in the past 12 months.  b) Hoist Number 5: On or about May 1, 2025, the employer did not ensured that an annual crane inspection had been conducted in the past 12 months.  c) Hoist Number 15: On or about May 1, 2025, the employer did not ensured that an annual crane inspection had been conducted in the past 12 months.  d) Hoist Number 13: On or about May 1, 2025, the employer did not ensured that an annual crane inspection had been conducted in the past 12 months.  e) Hoist Number 17: On or about May 1, 2025, the employer did not ensured that an annual crane inspection had been conducted in the past 12 months.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $948 · Current $664 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.  a) Small Tube: On or about May 1, 2025, an extension cord was plugged in and strung across overhead supports and lighting to energize a mounted fan.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  a) Tumbling Area: On or about May 1, 2025, the employer did not ensure a secondary container of hazardous chemicals had proper labeling.