OSHA Inspection: CHOICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4398.00 · Current $2419.00 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.  On 12/4/2017, at the Pendergrass location, the employer did not ensure equipment employees were using was equipped with adequate machine guarding. Instances included:  A - Shop Fox Drill Press (SN 12078) B - Northern Industrial Tool Drill Press (SN not listed) C - Kalamazoo Metal Saw (SN 1503103705)

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4398.00 · Current $2419.00 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 12/4/2017, at Pendergrass production area, the employer did not ensure the bench grinder (SN X1409047521) was equipped with a work rest.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 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(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.  On 12/4/2017, at Pendergrass production area, the employer did not ensure the bench grinder (SN X1409047521) was equipped with a tongue guard that was adjusted within 1/4 in. of the abrasive wheel.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4398.00 · Current $2419.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft.  On 12/4/2017, in the production area, the shaft end on the Dayton Belt Sander extended 1 1/4" out and had a diameter of 1/2" and was not guarded.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4398.00 · Current $2419.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet.  On 12/4/2017, in the production area, the employer did not ensure Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders were separated and not stored together.

Issued

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  On 12/4/2017, in the production area, extension cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring to power the compressor being used.