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347592412
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0112300
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2024-06-18
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200 1ST AVENUE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910
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| Inspection Type |
Unprog Rel
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2024-06-18
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| Emphasis |
L: R1Noise, N: DUSTEXPL
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| Case Closed |
2025-02-04
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1741431 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-12-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2025-01-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2212.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
3687.0 |
| Final Order |
2025-01-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
Section 5(a)(l) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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, including severe burns, to employees in that employees were exposed to fire, flash fire, deflagration, or explosion hazards from an improperly maintained dust collection system and duct work for combustible metal materials located inside a building : (a) In the Polishing Area - On or about June 18, 2024: (1) Accumulations of metal dusts were not removed promptly from horizontal surfaces adjacent to the dust collection systems including electrical conduit and boxes on walls and equipment. (2) The dust collection system's nonmetallic dust collection duct work was not properly grounded. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2024-12-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2025-01-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2212.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
3687.0 |
| Final Order |
2025-01-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: (a) In the Polishing Area: On or about June 18, 2024, the employer was relying on electrical extension cords run through building walls to power strips to provide electricity to cell phone chargers and refrigerators. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100307 C |
| Issuance Date |
2024-12-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2025-01-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2025-01-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: (a) In the Polishing Area: On or about June 18, 2024, where aluminum parts are buffed and polished on powered equipment, electrical outlet boxes, switches, refrigerators, extension cords and power strips were not rated as intrinsically safe, approved for a Class II, Division II location, or safe for a Class II, Division II location. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100094 B05 V |
| Issuance Date |
2024-12-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2025-01-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2212.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
3687.0 |
| Final Order |
2025-01-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.94(b)(5)(v): Hoods for polishing and buffing and scratch-brush wheels were not constructed to conform as closely to figure G-4 as the nature of the work will permit. (a) In the Polishing Area: On or about June 18, 2024, the hood on the left-hand side pedestal polishing unit did not completely enclose the sides of the polishing wheel, exposing employees to the rotating shaft of the polishing unit. |
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347414310
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0112300
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2024-04-16
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200 1ST AVENUE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2024-04-16
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| Emphasis |
L: R1Noise
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2149112 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1759241 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-10-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2025-01-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure to noise equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: (a) Facility-wide: On or about April 16, 2024, the employer did not develop and implement a noise monitoring program. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2024-10-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-12-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form: (a) Throughout the Establishment: On or about April 16, 2024, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace, including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form for employee exposure to respirable metals, which is contained in the Stainless Steel and Aluminum products when polishing finished goods. |
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347252033
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0112300
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2024-02-02
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200 1ST AVENUE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2024-02-02
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| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2124237 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-23 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-09 |
| Current Penalty |
3226.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6452.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-08-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Production Floor: On or about 2/2/24, the employer did not ensure that the Rotomat was properly guarded. The light curtains that were mounted around the parameter of the Rotomat were inoperable and the electrical connections were not connected. b) Production Floor: On or about 2/2/24, the employer did not ensure that the Brother TC-32A, CNC Tapping Center, SER. No. 111138, was properly guarded. The door safety interlocks were bypassed. c) Production Floor: On or about 2/2/24, the employer did not ensure that the Brother TC-32A, CNC Tapping Center, SER. No. 111222, was properly guarded. The door safety interlocks were bypassed. d) Production Floor: On or about 2/2/24, the employer did not ensure that the Kitamura MYCENTER 4XV, SERIAL NO. 39344, was properly guarded. The door safety interlocks were bypassed. |
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343913083
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0112300
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2019-04-05
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112 DILLABUR AVENUE, NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI, 02852
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2019-04-05
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2020-06-26
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1442249 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-06-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2082.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3031.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): (a) Worksite On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that a hazard assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE) was completed and certified, and that the necessary PPE was selected and provided to employees for tasks such as cleaning out machines and handling metal chips. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 II |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
2612.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3789.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items of this section. (a) Worksite On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedures addressed machine specific energy sources and techniques required during the Lockout/Tag-out process. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. (a) Worksite On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that employees authorized to perform Lockout/Tag-out were trained in the application of the energy control procedure. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure: (a) Worksite On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that machine operators and tool room personnel who are affected by Lockout/Tag-out were trained in the energy control procedure. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-06-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2612.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3789.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years: (a) Worksite On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that each forklift operator underwent a skills evaluation at least once every three years. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
2612.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3789.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Worksite On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided on the following machines: Vertical Milling Machines, Lathe, Snow Drills, Bending Machines, Belt Sander and Bench Grinder. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 B |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-06-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-09 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machines designed for fixed locations were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: (a) Worksite On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that floor and bench mounted pedestal drill presses were secured from movement. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-06-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: (a) Worksite On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that a bench grinder was being used with work rests adjusted to within one eight inch, to support offhand grinding. |
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| Citation ID |
01004D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-06-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: (a) Worksite On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that the bench grinder was equipped with tongue guards that were adjusted to within one fourth inch from the abrasive wheel. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-06-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2082.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3031.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (a) Worksite On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that all employees working with chemical products underwent hazard communication training when they initially began their assignment with the company, or at any time after that. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-06-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of a powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval. (a) Worksite On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that the forklift data plate reflected the rated capacity change from using a boom attachment for offloading metal stock from box trucks. |
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