OSHA Inspection: WEST END TOOL AND DIE, INC.

Issued

2025-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6621.00 · Current $3313.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Facility wide - On or about May 9, 2025, the?employer did?not ensure?that employees who operate forklift (Toyota Electric Forklift, Model#8FBE20U/ SN# 19595) were?properly trained,?evaluated and?certified to?perform the?tasks in?a safe?manner,?thereby exposing?employees to?struck-by?hazards.

Issued

2025-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4502.00 · Current $2251.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   a) On or about May 9, 2025, the employer failed to secure exposed electrical wiring on the Stamtec G1-80 Press machine, there by exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2025-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $2648.00 Reduced

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) Facility wide - On and about May 9, 2025, the employer did not ensure a thirty-six (36) inch clearance pathway to electrical breaker panels. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards from the pathway being less than three (3) feet wide.

Issued

2025-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3376.00 · Current $1688.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a) Warehouse - On or about May 9, 2025, the employer did not ensure portable electrical equipment and flexible cord sets were visually inspected for defects or damage before being used on any work shift. Two extension cords were observed with noticeable damages, thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards.