| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2018-09-20
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| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, N: DUSTEXPL, P: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2021-06-23
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1340543 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-18 |
| Current Penalty |
3991.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
6652.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
9 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 struck by the load should the components of the overhead hoist/jib crane fail: a) Machining Area, OKK machining center A17, on or about 9/5/18: An ARO overhead hoist rated for 300 lbs. was attached to a Gorbel jib crane rated for 250 lbs. and no annual inspections were being conducted nor records maintained of those inspections. b) Machining Area, OKK machining center A16, on or about 9/5/18: An ARO overhead hoist rated for 300 lbs. was attached to a Gorbel jib crane rated for 250 lbs. and no annual inspections were being conducted nor records maintained of those inspections. c) Machining Area, OKK machining center A19, on or about 9/5/18: An ARO overhead hoist rated for 300 lbs. was attached to a Gorbel jib crane rated for 250 lbs. and no annual inspections were being conducted nor records maintained of those inspections. d) Sheet Metal Area, next to the DoAll horizontal bandsaw, on or about 9/5/18: A chain hoist rated for 1/2 ton was mounted to a gantry crane rated for one ton and no annual inspections were being conducted nor records maintained of those inspections. e) Machining Area, Matsuura machining center A10, on or about 9/5/18: An ARO overhead hoist rated for 300 lbs. was attached to a jib crane rated for 225 lbs. and no annual inspections were being conducted nor records maintained of those inspections. f) Dip Braze Tank Room, on or about 9/5/18: CM Lodestar overhead hoist rated for 1/2 ton was mounted to a steel beam that had no rated load capacity markings and no annual inspections were being conducted nor records maintained of those inspections. g) Dip Braze Tank Room, on or about 9/5/18: An ARO overhead hoist rated for 300 lbs. was attached to a Gorbel bridge rated for 500 lbs. and a 1/4 ton Budgit overhead hoist was attached to a Gorbel bridge rated for 500 lbs. The crane structure with the two Gorbel bridges on it each rated for 500 lbs. had no rated load capacity marking on the system. Also, no annual inspections were being conducted nor records maintained of those inspections. h) Clean & Chem Film Line, on or about 9/5/18: A Coffing overhead hoist rated for one ton was mounted to a steel beam that had no rated load capacity markings and no annual inspections were being conducted nor records maintained of those inspections. i) Clean & Chem Film Line, on or about 9/5/18: Two Budgit overhead hoist each rated for 250 lbs. were mounted to a bridge rail system over the dip tanks that had no rated load capacity markings and no annual inspections were being conducted nor records maintained of those inspections. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B11 II |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-11-23 |
| Current Penalty |
2993.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
4989.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as required in Table D-2 of this standard: a) Dip Braze Tank Room, on or about 9/5/18: A fixed stairway to the pump pit with four risers was not provided with a stair rail system. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B05 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
4989.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8315.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters was not protected with approved automatic sprinklers: a) Paint Shop, on or about 9/5/18: Three paint spray booths using flammable products were not provided with automatic fire suppression system. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-12-17 |
| Current Penalty |
6984.6 |
| Initial Penalty |
11641.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) At the establishment, on or about 9/5/18: Where employees perform servicing and/or maintenance on various machinery and equipment, including, but not limited to press brakes, shear, saws, tumblers, ovens, timesavers, etc., the employer had not developed specific lockout/tagout procedures and lockout devices were not being utilized by all authorized employees, to prevent the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy of the equipment. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 II |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-12-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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 A-D of this section: a) At the establishment, on or about 9/5/18: Written procedures for the CNC machining centers were not adequate in that they did not include all elements as specified in Items A-D of this section, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by or caught in moving parts. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-12-17 |
| Current Penalty |
6984.6 |
| Initial Penalty |
11641.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices: and that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees: a) At the establishment, on or about 9/5/18: Adequate training was not provided to all authorized employees, including, but not limited to machine set up, equipment changeovers, tool changes, etc. to ensure that they acquired the knowledge and skills for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy control devices and that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by authorized employees. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-11-23 |
| Current Penalty |
6984.6 |
| Initial Penalty |
11641.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
9 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| 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) Machining Area, on or about 9/5/18: Ingoing nip points on two chip conveyor augers on the OKK #A16 machining center were not guarded. b) Machining Area, on or about 9/5/18: Ingoing nip points on a chip conveyor auger on the OKK #A19 machining center were not guarded. c) Sheet Metal Dept., on or about 9/20/18: Pinch points on the hold downs for the Amada shear were not adequately guarded in that there were openings under the guard measuring 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch. d) Material Room, on or about 9/5/18: Point of operation on a Stone metal cutting saw was not guarded. e) Machining Area, on or about 9/5/18: Ingoing nip points at the discharge end of the chip conveyor for the Matsuura #A7 machining center were not guarded. f) Grinding Room, on or about 9/5/18: Rotating spindle end and nut projections on the contact buffing wheel #2 were not guarded. g) Stroke Sanding Room, on or about 9/5/18: Ingoing nip points on a Tannewitz belt sander and a Curtis belt sander were not guarded. h) Rotor Balancing Room, on or about 9/5/18: Rotating chuck on a South Bend lathe was not guarded. Abatement certification must be submitted for instance c. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
2993.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
4989.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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) Machining Area, on or about 9/5/18: A strip outlet being used to power a floor fan was being used as permanent wiring. b) Hardware Dept., on or about 9/5/18: Strip outlets used to power fans and portable tools at workbench #1 and #3 were being used as permanent wiring. c) Dip Braze for Rotors Room, on or about 9/5/18: An extension cord with a three way plug adapter to power a Global fan was being used as permanent wiring. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040039 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
4989.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8315.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in an in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye: a) At the establishment, on or about 5/17/18: The employer did not notify OSHA within 24 hours of a work-related incident that resulted in an amputation. |
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2018-11-07
|
| Emphasis |
N: DUSTEXPL, P: DUSTEXPL
|
| Case Closed |
2021-06-23
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1344247 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-12-17 |
| Current Penalty |
3991.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
6652.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: a) In the Chemical dipping area, on or about 10/23/18: A hearing conservation program was not developed for employees who dipped parts into chemical tanks and used compressed air to dry off parts. Noise monitoring conducted by OSHA showed two employees exposed to noise at levels of 81.82% and 74.91% of the dose of the permissible exposure limit (PEL). The equivalent dBA for 81.82% is 88.6 dBA calculated as an 8 hour time weighed sound pressure level, and the equivalent dBA for 74.91% is 87.9 dBA. Sampling was conducted for 417 and 416 minute periods. A zero increment was included for the remaining time of the workday not sampled. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100124 H04 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-12-17 |
| Current Penalty |
2993.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
4989.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.124(h)(4): Employees working with chromic acid were not provided with periodic examinations of their exposed body parts, especially their nostrils: a) In the chemical dipping area, on or about 10/23/2018: Employees who dipped parts into tanks containing chromic acid were not provided with periodic examinations of exposed body parts and nostrils. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101026 L02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-12-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)(i): The employer did not provide training and information to ensure that employees could demonstrate knowledge of 29 CFR 1910.1026, and the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program: a) In the chemical dip area, on or about 10/23/2018: The employer did not provide information and training to ensure employees could demonstrate knowledge of the OSHA standard for hexavalent chromium. Employees who dipped parts into tanks containing chromic acid were exposed to hexavalent chromium. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-12-17 |
| Current Penalty |
2993.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
4989.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) At the facility, on or about 10/4/2018: A written respiratory program was not developed for employees who were required to wear respirators while painting and powder coating parts as well as an employee who was provided a respirator for welding. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) At the facility, on or about 10/4/2018: Employees who wore respirators were not provided with medical evaluations to determine their ability to wear a respirator. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested: a) In the finishing department, on or about 10/4/2018: Employees who were required to wear respirators when painting and powdering coating were not fit tested on an annual basis. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K05 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-12-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(5): Respiratory protection retraining was not conducted annually: a) In the finishing department, on or about 10/4/2018: Employees who were required to wear respirators when painting and powder coating were not provided with training on respirators annually. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-12-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
80 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system, safety data sheets , and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information: a) At the facility, on or about 10/23/2018: Hazard communication training provided to employees did not include information on container labeling, safety data sheet order and information, and pictograms. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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