OSHA Inspection: GRIFF AND ASSOCIATES LLC.

Issued

2024-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10578.00 · Current $6923.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees  in that employees utilizing a field modified crane and unrated below the hook lifting device were exposed to crushing hazards:  a)  275 Lower Morrisville Road, Fallsington, PA 19054 - 101 Building:  On or about May 29, 2024, the crane support columns were lengthened without prior approval from the manufacturer.   b) 275 Lower Morrisville Road, Fallsington ,PA 19054 - 101 Building: On or about May 29, 2024, the spreader bar used in conjunction with the underhung crane was not load tested as a lifting device.  Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement include, but are not limited to:  ASME B30.11 11-1.3.5 Modifications The crane and monorail systems may be modified or rerated, provided such modifications and the supporting structure are analyzed by a qualified person or manufacturer of the equipment. A rerated system or one whose load-supporting components have been modified shall be tested in accordance with Section 11-2.2. The new rated load shall be displayed in accordance with Section 11-1.1  ASME B30.20 20-1.3.8.2 Load Test Prior to initial use, all new, altered, modified, or repaired lifting devices should be tested and inspected by or under the direction of a qualified person and a written report be furnished by such a person, confirming the load rating of the lifter. The load rating should not be more than 80% of the maximum load sustained during the test. Test loads shall not be more than 125% of the rated load unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer. Test reports should be available.

Issued

2024-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7052.00 · Current $4615.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(1): Power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition were not removed from service:  a) 275 Lower Morrisville Road, Fallsington, PA 19054:  On or about April 2, 2024,  Yale forklift, Serial Number E187V07043V, was not maintained in safe operating condition. All four (4) tires were worn and had chunks of rubber missing which can lead to loss of control resulting in employee injury.

Issued

2024-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12340.00 · Current $8077.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):The  point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded.  a) 275 Lower Morrisville Road, Fallsington, PA 19054 - Production Floor:  On or about February 6, 2024,  employee(s) operating the adhesive coater machine were exposed to entanglement hazards and amputation hazards,  due to lack of point of operation guarding.   b)  275 Lower Morrisville Road, Fallsington, PA 19054 - 101 Building:  On or about May 17, 2024, employee(s) were exposed to amputation hazard due to lack of point of operation guarding on the Catbridge Slitter machine.

Issued

2024-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7052.00 · Current $4615.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(1)(i): Gears were not guarded by a complete enclosure:  a)  275 Lower Morrisville Road, Fallsington, PA 19054 - Production Floor:  On or about February 6, 2024, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards due to unguarded gears on the adhesive coating machine.

Issued

2024-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8816.00 · Current $5770.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye:  a) Griff and Associates LLC. Griff and Associates LLC at 275 Lower Morrisville Road, Fallsington, PA 19054:  On or about February 6, 2024,  employee sustained injuries due to getting hand caught in rollers  and required in-patient hospitalization. The incident was not reported to OSHA until  March 25,2024.  b) Griff and Associates LLC. Griff and Associates LLC at 275 Lower Morrisville Road, Fallsington, PA 19054: On or about May 17, 2024, an employee sustained injuries due getting his fingers cut at the point of operation  and required in-patient hospitalization. The incident was not reported to OSHA until May 22, 2024.

Issued

2024-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    a) 275 Lower Morrisville Road, Fallsington, PA 19054 - warehouse: On or about April 2, 2024, the electrical service panel was obstructed and blocked by a shredder machine.