OSHA Inspection: PLATFORM TOOLS, INC.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck by flying shrapnel in the event the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe used to transport compressed air were to explode.   On or about June 26, 2025, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to being struck-by fragments of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe that was used to transport compressed air throughout the facility.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a):Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment, was not provided whenever it was necessary by reason of the hazard(s).  On or about June 26, 2025, and at times prior thereto, in the Machine Area, employees operated various machinery without personal protective equipment being  provided.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  On or about June 26, 2025, and at times prior thereto, throughout the facility, employees operated a forklift to move material around without having been trained and evaluated to ensure they could do so safely.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 June 26, 2025, and at times prior thereto, in the Machine Area:  a. Employees operated a Reed Prentice (Lathe #2) manual lathe without one or more methods of machine guarding. b. Employees operated a Kent USA  (Lathe #1) manual lathe without one or more methods of machine guarding. c.  Employees operated a Bullard vertical turret lathe (Bore 2) without one or more methods of machine guarding. d. Employees operated a Bullard vertical turret lathe (Bore 1) without one or more methods of machine guarding.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  On or about June 26, 2025, and at times prior thereto, in the Machine  Area:     a. Employees operated a Milwaukee Model K vertical milling machine (Mill 3) without a point of operation guard. b. Employees operated a Kearney & Trecker Milwaukee Model 251-P-4CK (Mill 4) vertical milling machine without a point of operation guard. c. Employees operated a  Kent KTM 5VKF milling machine(Mill 1) without a point of operation guard. d.  Employees operated a  OKK MH-2V vertical milling machine (Mill 2) without a point of operation guard. e.  Employees operated a Bauer drill press without a point of operation guard.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(5):Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:  On or about June 26, 2025, in the Machine Area, employees worked around or near a Port A Cool floor fan without a front cover installed.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about June 26, 2025, and at times prior thereto, in the Machine  Area:  a.  Employees operated a Standard Electric Tool Co. 24FA bench grinder without a guard over the spindle end and nut. b.  Employees operated a DeWalt DW758 bench grinder without a guard over the spindle end and nut.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4):  On offhand grinding machines, work rests were not used to support the work and/or were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage.   On or about June 26, 2025, and at times prior thereto, in the Machine  Area:  a.  Employees operated a Standard Electric Tool Co. 24FA bench grinder without work rest installed or adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch . b.  Employees operated a DeWalt DW758 bench grinder without work rest adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-14 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 June 26, 2025, and at times prior thereto, in the Machine  Area:  a.  Employees operated a Standard Electric Tool Co. 24FA bench grinder that was not equipped with tongue guards. b.  Employees operated a DeWalt DW758 bench grinder with the adjustable tongue guards at the top exceeding one-fourth inch.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii):Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:  On or about June 26, 2025, on the northwest side exterior of the building, oxygen cylinders were stored next to acetylene cylinders while employees performed duties in the immediate area.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 June 26, 2025,  in the Work Area of the facility, employees were�exposed to�electrical hazards�by utilizing�an extension�cord that�was plugged�into other�extension cords,�which prohibited�in the�listing and�labeling.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION/CONDITION) (DESCRIBE HAZARD)   On or about June 26, 2025, and at times prior thereto, throughout the facility,  employees were required to wear Nova 2000 respirator while working with Sand Express Blast Sand without having an implemented respiratory protection program.

Issued

2025-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  On or about June 26, 2025, throughout the facility,  employees were required to handle hazardous chemicals before a written hazard communication program had been developed and implemented.