OSHA Inspection: M & P AMUSEMENT COMPANY INC

Issued

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,929 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  a) 1523 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403, Receiving Area: On or about May 2, 2025, the Dewalt Model  DWE7491 Table saw had no guard in place covering the portion of the blade above the table.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Aug 19, 2025

Abate by

Sep 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2):Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections.  a) 1523 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403, Receiving Room : On or about May 2, 2025, the abrasive wheel on the left side of the Elephant electric bench grinder did not have a side wheel guard installed, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 19, 2025

Abate by

Sep 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  a) 1523 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403: On or about May 2, 2025, the abrasive wheel on the left side of the Elephant Electric bench grinder did not have a tongue guard installed, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 19, 2025

Abate by

Sep 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:  a) 1523 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403: On or about May 2, 2025, employees working in the staging and packaging room were exposed to electrical shock hazards from an electrical outlet box that was not connected to the metal conduit.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 19, 2025

Abate by

Sep 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $0 Reduced

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:  a) 1523 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403: On or about May 2, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards at numerous locations throughout the Showroom, where extension cords were daisy-chained together and used with relocatable power taps.  b) 1523 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403: On or about May 2, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards at numerous locations throughout the Tech Room, where extension cords were daisy-chained together and used with relocatable power taps.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) 1523 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403: On or about May 2, 2025, the exit route to the emergency egress door was restricted due to the storage of shop material along the exit route walls.  Corrected during the inspection, no abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Aug 19, 2025

Abate by

Sep 15, 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) 1523 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403 Receiving Room: On or about May 2, 2025, the Elephant electric bench grinder which was installed on a Baldor pedestal was not securely anchored to the floor.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 19, 2025

Abate by

Sep 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) 1523 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403: On or about May 2, 2025, a Square D Safety Switch Disconnect box located in the Dyno Room was blocked by a Hewlett Packard poster printer.  b) 1523 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403: On or about May 2, 2025, ITE Heavy Duty Vacu-Break Safety Switch Disconnect boxes located at multiple locations along the back wall of the staging and packaging room were blocked by debris and storage material.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.