OSHA Inspection: ERSHIGS, INC.

Issued

2013-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2):     The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:      a)  Building #2 (Winding Building) Winding machine #1;  On or about November 15, 2012 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to change out mandrils on the winding machine without locking it out to prevent accidental start-up of the machine.

Issued

2013-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):     Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      a)  Building #2 Winding Building;  On or about November 15, 2012 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a Miller spicket grinder with unguarded pulleys and belts.

Issued

2013-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):     Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    a)  Building #2 Winding Building;  On or about November 15, 2012 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a Miller spicket grinder with unguarded pulleys and belts.

Issued

2013-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3750.00 · Current $1875.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3):     Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven - 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) Building #2; On or about November 15, 2012 and at other times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate the #3 Winding Machine with an exposed rotating chain and sprocket.

Issued

2013-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2250.00 · Current $1125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      a)  Building #1 Assembly; On or about November 15, 2012 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a transformer with an open hole that was not effectively closed.    b)  Building #3 Flange Fitting; On or about November 15, 2012 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a 4" x 4" electric junction box with unused openings not effectively closed.