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OSHA Inspection: XAMAX INDUSTRIES, INC

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of XAMAX INDUSTRIES, INC in 63 SILVERMINE ROAD, SEYMOUR, CT 06483 (NAICS 322299). OSHA activity number 123190423.

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Site address
63 SILVERMINE ROAD
City
SEYMOUR
State
CT
ZIP
06483
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
N
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
322299
SIC code (legacy)
2621
Employees
42
Ownership type
A
Industry flags
Manufacturing safety.

21 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 03 12 instances 7 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,250 · Current $813 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent 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 employee(s)
were exposed to severe multipe fractures, broken bones, and amputations:
WORKSHOP:  The overhead hoists, such as (but not limited to) the CM
Lodestar and Handling
Systems had the following deficiencies:
1.  CM Lodestar overhead 1/2 ton hoist at the Lever cutter:
a.  Spreader bar load rating was not marked or coded.
2.  CM Lodestar overhead 1 ton hoist at the Cameron rewinder:
a.  Spreader bar load rating was not marked or coded.
3.  CM Lodestar overhead 1 ton hoist at the Aero paper slitter, entrance
area:
a.  Spreader bar load rating was not marked or coded.
b.  Safety latches were left open by tapping onto hook throats/openings.
4.  CM Lodestar overhead 1 ton hoist at the Aero paper slitter, exit area:
a.  Spreader bar load rating was not marked or coded.
b.  Safety latches were left open by tapping onto hook throats/openings.
5.  CM Lodestar overhead 2 ton hoist at the REM paper slitter, entrance
area:
a.  Safety latches were left open by tapping onto hook throats/openings.
6.  CM Lodestar overhead 1 ton hoist at the Fales paper slitter:
a.  Spreader bar load rating was not marked or coded.
7.  Handling System Coffing rail 1/4 ton, jib hoist 1/2 ton at the #15
spooler:
a.  Spreader bar load rating was not marked or coded.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the
hazard is to:
1.  CM Lodestar overhead 1/2 ton hoist at the Lever cutter:
a.  Mark or code the spreader bar with appropriate load rating.
2.  CM Lodestar overhead 1 ton hoist at the Cameron rewinder:
a.  Mark or code the spreader bar with appropriate load rating.
3.  CM Lodestar overhead 1 ton hoist at the Aero paper slitter, entrance
area:
a.  Mark or code the spreader bar with appropriate load rating.
b.  Remove the tape and ensure proper functioning of safety latches.
4.  CM Lodestar overhead 1 ton hoist at the Aero paper slitter, exit area:
a.  Mark or code the spreader bar with appropraite load rating.
b.  Remove the tape and ensure proper functioning of safety latches.5.  CM
Lodestar overhead 2 ton hoist at the REM paper slitter, entrance area:
a.  Remove the tape and ensure proper functioning of safety latches.
6.  CM Lodestar overhead 1 ton hoist at the Fales paper slitter:
a.  Mark or code the spread bar with appropriate load rating.
7.  Handling System Coffing rail 1/4 ton, jib hoist 1/2 ton at the #15
spooler:
a.  Mark or code the spreader bar with appropriate load rating.
8.  Follow The American National Standard Institute (ANSI)/The American
Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.16-1993; Overhead Hoist (Underhung) guide
lines for
inspections, maintenance, and operations of the overhead hoists.
9.  Follow the manufacturer's operating instructions.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $812.50
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

1910.132 D02

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 13 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Mar 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,000 · Current $650 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $650.00
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

1910.132 F01

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 13 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Mar 17, 2008
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S)
  • — Z (S)

1910.147 C04 I

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Apr 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,250 · Current $813 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $812.50
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

1910.147 C07 I

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Apr 17, 2008
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S)
  • — Z (S)

1910.178 L04 III

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,000 · Current $650 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $650.00
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

1910.184 H05 III

Serious Gravity 03 5 instances 7 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 2, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,250 · Current $813 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $812.50
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

1910.184 I01

Serious Gravity 03 10 instances 7 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 2, 2008
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S)
  • — Z (S)

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 03 8 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,250 · Current $813 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $812.50
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

1910.212 A03 II

Serious Gravity 03 11 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,250 · Current $813 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $812.50
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

1910.215 A02

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,000 · Current $650 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $650.00
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

1910.215 A04

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,000 · Current $650 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $650.00
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

1910.215 B09

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S)
  • — Z (S)

1910.219 D01

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,000 · Current $650 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $650.00
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

1910.219 E03 I

Serious Gravity 02 12 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S)
  • — Z (S)

1910.219 F03

Serious Gravity 03 4 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,250 · Current $813 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $812.50
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

1910.1200 E01

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $750 · Current $475 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $475.00
  • — Z (S) $750.00

1910.1200 E01 I

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S)
  • — Z (S)

1904.29 B01

Other-than-serious Gravity 00 4 instances 13 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $500 · Current $325 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $325.00
  • — Z (O) $500.00

1904.32 A02

Other-than-serious Gravity 00 3 instances 13 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Penalty
Initial $500 · Current $325 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $325.00
  • — Z (O) $500.00

1910.178 P01

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Jan 15, 2008
Abate by
Feb 17, 2008
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O)
  • — Z (O)

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