OSHA inspectors have visited Thompson Precision, Inc. in Montana one time.
It opened on Jan 3, 2024 after a complaint, in Kalispell.
In all, OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $5,485; today they stand at $3,291, 40% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.215 (grinders and abrasive wheels), 2 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Thompson Precision, Inc. averages $3,291 across 1 cited inspection.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $5,485 | $3,291 | Mar 29, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 2024 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2)
(2) Guard design. The safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. The safety guard shall be mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings shall exceed the strength of the guard, except:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4)
(4) Work rests. On offhand grinding machines, work rests shall be used to support the work. They shall be of rigid construction and designed to be adjustable to compensate for wheel wear. Work rests shall be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage. The work rest shall be securely clamped after each adjustment. The adjustment shall not be made with the wheel in motion.
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