OSHA Inspection: ACO, INC., DBA AERONAUTICAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Feb 9, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $700 Reduced

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 employees
were exposed to crushing hazards:
(a) Assembly Area - Twelve fastener (eyelet) machines were not provided
with single cycle
controls to protect employees from unexpected successive strokes, exposing
operators to cushing
and laceration hazards.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to
include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) Conform to the American National Standard Institute B154.1 - 1984.
In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement
certification is
required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION
WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is
complete
must be included with your certification. This documentation may include,
but is not
limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment,
photographic or video
evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Feb 9, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $700 Reduced

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 employees
were exposed to crushing hazards:
(a) Assembly Area - On or about September 19th, 2003, the foot pedals on
various rivet and
eyelet fastener machines were not provided with:
1) Protection against unintended operation from falling or moving objects
and from someone
accidentally stepping on the control.
2) Pads with non-slip contact surfaces attached.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to
include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) Conform to the American National Standard Institute B154.1 - 1984.
In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement
certification is
required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION
WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is
complete
must be included with your certification. This documentation may include,
but is not
limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment,
photographic or video
evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Jan 13, 2004

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Jan 28, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Mar 15, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Jan 28, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Jan 28, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Jan 28, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Mar 15, 2004

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Jan 28, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Jan 28, 2004

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Mar 15, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Feb 9, 2004

Penalty

Initial $27,500 · Current $11,000 Reduced

Issued

Dec 23, 2003

Abate by

Jan 28, 2004