OSHA Inspection: TREXLER INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

2025-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2412.00 · Current $1500.00 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) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017:  On or about August 13, 2025, the employer did not conduct evaluations of energy control procedures and authorized personnel at least annually.

Issued

2025-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2050.00 · Current $1000.00 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:  a) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017: Small machine shop area, on or about August 13, 2025, employees utilized a table top Craftsman drill press that is not guarded to protect employees from rotating parts, point of operation or flying debris  b) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017: Small machine shop area, on or about August 13, 2025, employees utilized a  Craftsman drill press that is not guarded to protect employees from rotating parts, point of operation or flying debris  c) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017: Spot weld area, on or about August 13, 2025, employees utilized a  Tradesman grinder that is not guarded to protect employees from rotating parts, point of operation or flying debris   d) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017: Manual Lathe area, on or about August 13, 2025,  employees utilized a Hipromac-1440 vertical lathe - where the chuck and lathe tool post was unguarded to prevent contact at the point of operation, exposing the operator/employee to an amputation hazard.  e) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017, Manual Lathe area, on or about August 13, 2025, employees utilized a LeBLOND vertical lathe - where the chuck was unguarded to prevent contact at the point of operation, exposing the operator/employee to an amputation hazard.  f) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017, CNC machine area, on or about August 13, 2025, employees utilized a Feeler Series II vertical lathe - where the chuck was unguarded to prevent contact at the point of operation, exposing the operator/employee to an amputation hazard.

Issued

2025-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(iv)(e): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees from hazards such as those created at the point of operation or ingoing nip points:  a) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017: Manual Milling Machine area, on or about August 13, 2025, employees utilizing  Lagun milling machine that is not guarded to protect employees from rotating parts, point of operation or flying debris.  b) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017: Manual Milling Machine area, on or about August 13, 2025, employees utilizing Comet milling machine that is not guarded to protect employees from rotating parts, point of operation or flying debris.  c) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017: Manual Milling Machine area, on or about August 13, 2025, employees utilizing Kent Industrial milling machine that is not guarded to protect employees from rotating parts, point of operation or flying debris.  d) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017: Manual Milling Machine area, on or about August 13, 2025 ,employees utilizing Johansson milling machine that is not guarded to protect employees from rotating parts, point of operation or flying debris.

Issued

2025-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017: Small machine shop area, on or about August 13, 2025, sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment, Employee exposed to electrical shock and burns due to electrical panels and disconnects were  blocked by a black Craftsman drill press and vertical belt sander.    b) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017: CNC machine area, on or about August 13, 2025, sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment, Employee exposed to electrical shock and burns due to electrical panels and disconnects were  blocked by a rack of sanding belts.   c) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18017: Welding area, on or about August 13, 2025, sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment, Employee exposed to electrical shock and burns due to electrical panels and disconnects were  blocked by a stored cylinder of non flammable compressed gas, black back pack a workbench with metal and debris.    d) 95 SOUTHLAND DRIVE BETHLEHEM, PA 1801: Feeler High Accuracy lathe work area, on or about August 13, 2025, sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment, Employee exposed to electrical shock and burns due to an electrical disconnect was blocked by a Feeler High Accuracy lathe.