| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2020-11-05
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, L: HINOISE, N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2021-02-04
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1646384 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2698.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 were exposed to the hazards of being struck-by fragments of Thermoplastic Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event of rupture. a) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the fabrication shop, PVC plastic piping was used exposed above ground to transport compressed air at 115, 140 and 150 psi for the operation of pneumatic machines and tools, exposing employees to struck-by hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2698.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 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 were exposed to the hazard of being crush-by pneumatic presses. a) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior to, at the main frame department, where employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards while using pneumatic presses without a guard over the foot pedal. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1619.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
4048.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. a) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior to, the fabrication shop was cluttered with flexible extension cords, debris, vinyl and metal shavings / cutouts and metal lubrication cans, exposing employees to trip and fall hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100038 B |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2159.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
5398.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review: a) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, for employees working the fabrication and office areas of the shop. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2698.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative: a) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the fabrication shop, the employer had no established a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and inspections to ensure the startup or release of stored energy could not occur while servicing or maintenance on machinery such as; saws, milling, pneumatic press, drill presses and lathe machines among other machinery with potential to store energy, exposing employees to caught-in, struck-by and electrical hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2698.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
9 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| 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) On or about August 27, 2020 and days prior, at the slider, vortex, entry door and main frame departments, employees operated pneumatic die presses without one or more methods of machine guarding to protect them from the moving parts of the die, exposing to crush-by hazards. b) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the entry door department, employees operated Drill Presses such as Central Machinery (Item #43389) and RF-31 (Model: 106-1800 and S/N:4333B4) without a guard to protect from the rotating action of the chuck, exposing to caught-in hazards. c) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the slider department, employees operated Drill Presses such as Rexon (Model: RDM-100A and S/N: 176523), Delta (Model: 17-965 and S/N: 032160W5081) without a guard to protect from the rotating action of the chuck, exposing to caught-in hazards. d) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the vortex department, employees operated Drill Presses such as Delta, Central Machinery (S/N: 030705Q014) and Craftsman (Model: 137.219000 and S/N: RNX1230) without a guard to protect from the rotating action of the chuck, exposing to caught-in hazards. e) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the acrylic departments, employees operated Drill Presses such as Central Machinery, Palmgren and Ryobi (Model: DP102L and S/N: AZ 1143 26033) without a guard to protect from the rotating action of the chuck, exposing to caught-in hazards. f) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the slider door department, employees operated Birmingham Mill (Model: 1642 and S/N: 0831) without a guard to protect from the rotating action of the chuck, exposing to caught-in hazards. g) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the main frame department, employees operated Clausing 15 and Enco (Model: 105-1117 and S/N: 0020036) without a guard to protect from the rotating action of the chuck, exposing to caught-in hazards. h) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the vortex department, employees operated Greller & Company Two Point Weld Fixtures (Single Stack / F312SL) without one or more methods of machine guarding to protect them from the moving parts of the heating plates and holding in place, exposing to caught-in and crush-by hazards. i) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, the C-45 horizontal saw was not guarded, exposing employees to flying metal chips. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2698.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
11 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the slider, vortex, entry door and main frame departments, employees were exposed to crush-by hazard when operating pneumatic die presses, without a point of operation guard. b) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the entry door department, employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating Drill Presses such as Central Machinery (Item #43389) and RF-31 (Model: 106-1800 and S/N:4333B4), without a point of operation guard. c) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the slider department, employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating Drill Presses such as Rexon (Model: RDM-100A and S/N:176523), Delta (Model: 17-965 and S/N:032160W5081), without a point of operation guard. d) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the vortex department, employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating Drill Presses such as Delta, Central Machinery (S/N:030705Q014) and Craftsman (Model: 137.219000 and S/N: RNX1230), without a point of operation guard. e) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the acrylic departments, employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating Drill Presses such as Central Machinery, Palmgren and Ryobi (Model: DP102L and S/N: AZ 1143 26033), without a point of operation guard. f) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the slider door department, employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating Birmingham Mill (Model: 1642 and S/N: 0831), without a point of operation guard. g) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the main frame department, employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating Drill Presses such as Clausing 15 and Enco (Model: 105-1117 and S/N: 0020036), without a point of operation guard. h) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the vortex department, employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating Double Miter Saw (Model: D45X and S/N: 3526), without a point of operation guard. In that, the finger guards for the blade guard were missing. i) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the main frame department, employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating Miter Cut-off Saw, without a point of operation guard. In that, the Plexiglas installed around the blade is not interlock to prevent access to the point of operation during operation. The bottom part of the blade is not covered when not in use. j) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the slider department, employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating Miter Cut-off Saw, without a point of operation guard. In that, the Plexiglas installed around the blade is not interlock to prevent access to the point of operation during operation and the space between the pneumatic cylinders was covered by a box cutout. The bottom part of the blade is not covered when not in use. k) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the back area of the fabrication shop, employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating C-45 Horizontal Saw, without a point of operation guard was. |
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| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2698.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: a) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the main frame department, a compressed air line used for cleaning metal parts and equipment had a pressure per square inch of 40. b) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the sliding door department, a compressed air line used for cleaning metal parts and equipment had a pressure per square inch of 85. c) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the vortex department, two compressed air lines used for cleaning metal parts and equipment had a pressure per square inch of 57 and 51. |
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| Citation ID |
01009A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1619.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
4048.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a) On August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the fabrication shop, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program for employees handling hazardous materials such as but not limited to propane and lubricating cleaner. |
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| Citation ID |
01009B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical: a) On August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the fabrication shop, the employer did not ensure that containers of chemicals on top of the C-45 saw and drill on the main frame department were labeled, tagged or marked with product identifier and words pictures, symbols, or combination thereof. |
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| Citation ID |
01009C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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) On August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the fabrication shop, the employer had not trained employees on the hazards of the chemicals they used; such as but not limited to propane and lubricating cleaner. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-01-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the acrylic department, the portable fire extinguisher was on top of an structural metal beam and behind a table with tools and equipment such as a circular saw. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace: a) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the acrylic department, a portable fire extinguisher was not inspected and maintained since March, 2010. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): a) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at fabrication shop. Employees operating the Kalmar C50BXPS (S/N: 589584A) to transport glass, doors and window frames had not been trained and evaluated by the employer on their safe operation. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; a) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the Vortex department, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a flexible cord was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of tools and equipment such as but not limited to the Craftsman Laser-Trac (2/3 HP) - Drill Press and Central Machinery - 8" Drill Press. b) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the Slider department, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a flexible cord was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of tools and equipment such as but not limited to the Kett Tools and Air King pedestal fans. c) On or about August 2, 2020 and at times prior, at the Entry Door department, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a flexible cord was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of tools and equipment such as but not limited to the RF-31 Mill Drill / Vertical Mill. |
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| Citation ID |
02005 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2020-11-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-12-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) On or about August 27, 2020 and at times prior, at the Slider department, the drop ceiling cord used to energize a multi-plug, tools and equipment such as but not limited to the Kett Tools and Air King pedestal fans, was separated from the strain relief. |
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