OSHA Inspection: JACK LAURENCE CORPORATION

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5627.00 · Current $2800.00 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) On or about January 22, 2026, in the fabrication area, employees utilize a drill press that did not have a guard or other method of protection.  (b) On or about January 22, 2026, in the fabrication area, employees utilize a miter saw that did not have a guard or other method of protection.

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5627.00 · Current $2800.00 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:  On or about January 22, 2026, in the fabrication area, employees utilize a grinding wheel with a grinding wheel and work rest gap greater than 1/8 of an inch.

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5627.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(c)(1)(i):The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):  On or about January 22, 2026, in the fabrication area, employees operated a mechanical brake press without any guarding or other method of protection when fabricating metal HVAC ducting.