OSHA Inspection: ALPHA COATINGS INC.

Issued

2015-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):     a.)    Alpha Coatings, Inc. located at 622 South Corporate Dr. Fostoria, OH; On or about June 24, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees were protected while working on the Line #5 chain conveyor. Employees are required to perform cleaning activities in which they brush off the excess rubber from the chain conveyor and are exposed to caught by hazards from the sprocket when the equipment is not properly deenergized.

Issued

2015-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a. Alpha Coatings, Inc. located at 622 South Corporate Dr. Fostoria, OH; On June 11, 2015, the employer did not ensure that the sprockets used to move the Line #5 parts chain conveyor were guarded resulting in a partial finger amputation when an employees finger was pinched while waiting for parts.