OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN FINISHING RESOURCES LLC

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6926.00 · Current $4156.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.    a.  On or about April 7, 2017, at the facility located at 476 Clay St. Chilton, WI 53014, the employer did not guard the projecting shaft end on the power washer motor for the South side cart washing area.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Guarding. Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, shall be guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. Pulleys serving as balance wheels (e.g., punch presses) on which the point of contact between belt and pulley is more than six feet six inches (6 ft. 6 in.) from the floor or platform may be guarded with a disk covering the spokes.  a.  On or about April 7, 2017, at the facility located at 476 Clay St. Chilton, WI 53014, the employer did not guard the pulley at the end of the power washer motor for the South side cart washing area.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Where both runs of horizontal belts are seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard shall extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height, except that where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.  a.  On or about April 7, 2017, at the facility located at 476 Clay St. Chilton, WI 53014, the employer did not guard the belt on the power washer motor for the South side cart washing area.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6926.00 · Current $4156.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(vi): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.  Arcing effects was not taken into consideration in determining the safety of the equipment.    a.  On or about April 7, 2017, at the facility located at 476 Clay St. Chilton, WI 53014, the employer was using an electrical outlet that was not free from arcing effects to power a portable fan in the entranceway of the production area.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  a.  On or about April 7, 2017, at the facility located at 476 Clay St. Chilton, WI 53014, the employer had an electrical switch located on the wall approximately ten feet from the South side power washer motor that was not effectively closed due to an open knock out.

Issued

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for permanent building wiring.  a.  On or about April 7, 2017, at the facility located at 476 Clay St. Chilton, WI 53014, the employer used a extension cord as a substitute for permanent building wiring to power a shop light in the entranceway to the production area.