OSHA Inspection: METALEX MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Jan 23, 2003

Abate by

Feb 25, 2003

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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:
On or about October 3, 2002, employee(s) operating the Toshiba VTL #1107
(S/N 410105) were
exposed to the hazards of fractures, concussion, crushing injuries, etc.
from being struck by
thrown parts and /or damaged machine components.
One feasible and acceptable method of abatement for this hazard is to
incorporate a written,
documented risk assessment with written instructions for machining of
parts in accordance with
ANSI B11.6-2001 Clause 5.1 concerning "Task and Hazard Identification" and
Clause 5.2
concerning "Risk assessment/ risk reduction" regarding such tasks factors
as clamping methods;
table operating speeds; tool feed rates; and part size, configuration,
and/or center of gravity.ation,