OSHA Inspection: ASSOCIATED SPRING - BARNES GROUP, INC.

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Apr 10, 2008

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 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 the hazard of combustible dust fires/explosions:
In the following locations, combustible cob dust was not adequately
contained within process
equipment. Ignition sources such as hot surfaces, open flame and non-Class
2 rated electrical
equipment were located in the work area:
A.Rubber Room:  Parts were dried using cob in an open top Roto Finish
vibratory bowl,
serial number 20M-79 B-22. Combustible cob dust had accumulated on wall
mounted
foam insulation, horizontal surfaces such as an I-beam, buss bar, hoist
track and mirror,
on non Class 2 electrical equipment such as conduit and junction boxes, on
a heating
element casing and on the floor, barrels and vent hose.
B.Hardening Shop:  Parts were dried using cob in an open top Sweco
Finishing Mill, serial
number 24FM-1178-46DF. Combustible cob dust had accumulated on the walls,
wall
ledge, light fixtures, a hoist block, ductwork and piping. Molten salt
bath tanks and open
flame operations were located in the work area.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to:
1.Review National Fire Protection Association standard 654 Prevention of
Fire and Dust
Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible
Particulate
Solids.
2.Enclose and properly exhaust processes that generate combustible dusts
such as vibratory
bowls.
3.Ensure that all electrical equipment in the work area where combustible
dusts are
generated and may become airborne comply with National Electric Code Class
2
requirements.
4.Remove or properly shield equipment in the combustible dust work area
that exceeds
maximum temperature recommendations to eliminate ignition sources.

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Sep 28, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 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:
Plant-wide:  Several employees were observed operating forktrucks while
not wearing the seat belts provided.
Although the company required the use of seat belts, the policy had not
been enforced and employees
routinely operated sit-down forktrucks without wearing seat belts.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
this hazard is to re-train
employees and provide supervision/enforcement of the requirement to wear
seat belts.
Specific Abatement Documentation is Required

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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 potential flying objects:
Four Slide Tool Room:  A Type 5 recessed abrasive wheel was used in the
Black Diamond tool sharpener,
brass tag 982 and was subject to side grinding. The Type 5 wheel was
designed for grinding on the periphery
of the wheel, not the side of the wheel.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to provide the
proper type of wheel, such as a Type 6 cup wheel, in the tool sharpener
where the grinding face is located on
the side of the wheel.d

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 14, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Sep 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Sep 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Sep 16, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Sep 16, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Oct 31, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Oct 31, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Sep 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 31, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Oct 31, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Jun 30, 2007

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Apr 4, 2007

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Apr 4, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Apr 4, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Oct 6, 2007

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Feb 27, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,275 · Current $765 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Sep 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Oct 31, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Oct 31, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Sep 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Sep 30, 2007

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Sep 30, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

Sep 30, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007

Issued

Mar 30, 2007

Abate by

May 16, 2007