Bluefield, West Virginia · Machine Shops · NAICS 332710
OSHA has inspected Lamb Machine Inc. once in West Virginia.
The inspection began on Apr 3, 2024 as a planned inspection, in Bluefield.
That inspection ended with 2 citation items: 2 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $6,452 and now stand at $5,500, 15% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Lamb Machine Inc. averages $5,500 (1 cited inspection).
Lamb Machine Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $2,765 | $2,500 | Jul 30, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $3,687 | $3,000 | Jul 30, 2024 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2024, the Bluefield site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 23 workers: 14.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.7 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Machine Inc Bluefield · 2024 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 14.4 | 2.7 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9)
(9) Exposure adjustment. Safety guards of the types described in subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, where the operator stands in front of the opening, shall be constructed so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. The maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b) (3) and (4) of this section shall never be exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top shall never exceed one-fourth inch. (See Figures O-18, O-19, O-20, O-21, O-22, and O-23.)
29 CFR 1910.242(b)
(b) Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.