OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN DIRECTIONAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operators and other employees from hazards created by rotating:  On or about May 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure machines were guarded:  a.  Employees were in use of, and worked around a lathe with an exposed rotating part exposing the employees to cuts and/or amputation hazards.  b.  Employees were in use of a horizontal band saw that was not properly guarded exposing the employees to cuts and/or amputation hazards.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  On May 5, 2015, the employer did not ensure the spacing on the work rest for the bench top grinder was not more the one-eighth inch.  Employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 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 and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  On or about May 5, 2015, the employer did not ensure the adjustable tongue guard on the bench grinder did not exceed 1/4 inch. Employees were exposed to a caught in hazard.