OSHA Inspection: SHAFFER MANUFACTURING

Issued

2018-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9977.00 · Current $3000.00 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:    a) On or about June 28, 2018, the employer did not prevent employee exposure to a rotating bowl manipulator in the bowl jacket welding area.  Employees were exposed to caught by hazards created by rotating parts.

Issued

2018-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) On or about July 18, 2018, at the bowl manipulator, the employer did not ensure strain relief was provided to prevent tension from being transmitted to the foot pedal for the bowl manipulator.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.