Since 2018, OSHA inspectors have visited US Blades in Maine 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Apr 8, 2019 to follow up on an earlier case, in Hampden.
In all, OSHA issued 15 citation items: 10 serious and 5 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $32,335; today they stand at $19,401, 40% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.178 (forklifts and other powered industrial trucks), 4 times.
Among repair and personal services employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,200 penalty. US Blades averages $19,401 across 1 cited inspection.
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No citations from this inspection.
44 Carey Circle, Hampden, ME 04444 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes |
Serious | $5,174 | $3,104 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) · Exit routes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.38(b) · Emergency action plans |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $6,467 | $3,880 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $6,467 | $3,880 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $3,880 | $2,328 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $6,467 | $3,880 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(a) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $3,880 | $2,328 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3) · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 2019 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)
(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3)
(3) Safety instruction signs. Safety instruction signs shall be used where there is a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures.
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.