VANPORT, PA —
OSHA Inspection: KMA MANUFACTURING, LLC
Accident-driven inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an accident-driven safety inspection of KMA MANUFACTURING, LLC in 685 STATE STREET, VANPORT, PA 15009 (NAICS 332410). OSHA activity number 311324917.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- KMA MANUFACTURING, LLC
- Site address
- 685 STATE STREET
- City
- VANPORT
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 15009
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Accident-driven (A)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- Yes
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332410
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3443
- Employees
- 49
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
61 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 N06
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $500.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3000.00 · Current $3000.00
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 lifting devices are used to lift loads on overhead cranes and the lifting devices do not have marked load ratings, are not inspected, and are used by employees who are not trained in their use. (a) Facility, 685 State Street, Vanport, PA, 15009: On or about 1/30/2008, employees used and worked in the vicinity of sheet lifters, a type of below the hook lifting device, and the sheet lifters were not marked with their load rating, had not been subject to frequent and periodic inspections, and the operators were not trained in the safe use of the sheet lifters. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement to correct this hazard is to: 1.Have the sheet lifters load tested and mark them according. 2.Conduct frequent and periodic inspections on the sheet lifters. 3.Train the operators in the safe operation of the sheet lifters.
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $3000.00
- — Z (S) $3000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3000.00 · Current $3000.00
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 heavy loads are suspended from jib hoists and underhung cranes for which frequent inspections have not been conducted, resulting in the operation of the hoists and cranes with defective parts affecting the safe operation of the hoists and cranes. (a) Facility: On or about 1/30/08, employees used and worked in the vicinity of approximately 13 jib hoists and two "underhung" cranes which had not had frequent (monthly) inspections since 2005. (b) Weld Shop: On or about 1/30/08, the free standing two ton Apollo jib did not have a trolley stop on the mast end of the jib boom. (c) Weld Shop: On or about 1/30/08 the jib by Column 2, (CM hoist, serial # L-241B1) had a stretched hoist chain with worn links. (d) Weld Shop: On or about 1/30/08 the jib by Column 5, (CM hoist, serial # L-70915V) did not have trolley stops on the mast end of the boom to prevent the trolley from hitting it. (e) Weld Shop: On or about 1/30/08 the jib by Column 8 (CM hoist, serial # L-14CF4) did not have functioning limit switch. In addition, there was no emergency stop button on the push button station. The up direction at times sticks and a strain relief system is needed. Stops on the mast end of the boom need to be installed to prevent the trolley from hitting it. The dead end of the hoist chain link is broken from the housing bolt. (f) Weld Shop: On or about 1/30/08, the jib by Column 10 (CM hoist, serial # L-140F2) requires a new grommet on the power cable to the power cabinet connection. There were no trolley stops to prevent the hoist from hitting the wall. The tie rod end for the jib was bent. Also, there was weld spatter on the hoist chain. (g) Weld Shop: On or about 1/30/08 the jib by the Burn Table had the bottom broken off of the push button station. There were no stops on the mast end of the boom to prevent the trolley from hitting it. Also, the lower links of the hoist chain have burn marks on them. (h) Machine Shop: On or about 1/30/08 the jib by Column C (#7, CM hoist, serial #L-5364Y) did not have rotation stops that would prevent the jib boom from hitting the adjacent ladder. Also, there are no stops to prevent the trolley from hitting the jib mast and damaging the hoist control cover. (i) Machine Shop: On or about 1/30/08, the jib by Column E (#9, Yale hoist, serial #W51083) has a hoist that is drifting. One holding brake lining is loose on the shoe. The jib boom can hit adjacent equipment. There are no rotation stops for the jib boom. The main line disconnect switch is not independent: it is on a heater circuit. There is no emergency stop button on thepush button station. The jib boom drifts to the one side. The control panel is cracked at the limit switch connection. (j) Machine Shop: On or about 1/30/08, the jib by Column B (#10, CM hoist, serial # L-129CX) does not have an emergency stop button on the pendant station. The hoist chain is twisted and stretched. In addition, an incorrect nut and bolt are being used to hold the chain to the hoist. (k) Weld Shop: On or about 1/30/08, the jib by Column F (#13, CM hoist, serial # L-3516R) does not have jib boom rotation stops. The jib boom can hit adjacent equipment. (l) Machine Shop: On or about 1/30/08, the jib by Column D (#20, CM hoist, serial # L- 33BFO) does not have trolley stops. The trolley stops by hitting the column. Also, the one ton hoist is on a jib that is marked 2 tons and not marked to match the hoist. (m) Machine Shop: On or about 1/30/08, the jib by Column E (#30, CM hoist, serial # 1086C) does not have an emergency stop button on the hoist push button station. The hoist does not have an independent main line disconnect switch. There are no rotation stops to prevent the jib boom from hitting an adjacent fan. Also, there are no trolley stops on the mast end of the boom. In addition, the hook is attached to hoist chain by using an unapproved bolt. (n) Machine Shop, Allegheny Plastics Area: On or about 1/30/08, the free standing jib (#21, CM hoist serial # L0041MN) does not have an emergency stop button on the push button station. The jib nor the hoist does not have an independent main line disconnect switch. There are no rotation stops to prevent the jib boom from hitting an adjacent fan. There are no stops on the mast end of the boom to prevent the trolley from hitting it. Also, the hook is attached to the hoist chain using an unapproved bolt. (o) Allegheny Plastics Department: On or about 1/30/08, the #4, 5 ton underhung crane needs to have the main tag line festoon replaced. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement to correct this hazard is to conduct frequent and periodic inspections on all of the jib hoists in accordance with ASME B30.11-2004, "Monorails and Underhung Cranes", and correct all deficiencies to ensure the proper and safe operation of all jib hoists in the facility.
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $3000.00
- — Z (S) $3000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $500.00 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 operate powered industrial trucks without utilizing the operator restraining devices (seat belts) provided in the trucks. This condition is likely to result in serious injury or death to employees in the event of a truck rollover or tipover. (a) Facility, 685 State Street, Vanport, Pennsylvania 15009: On or about 1/10/2008, an employee in the plastics department, was operating a powered industrial truck without utilizing the operator restraining device (seat belt) supplied/installed in the truck. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement to correct this hazard is to: 1.Train and/or retrain employees in accordance with ANSI/ITSDF, B56.1-2005, Safety Standards for Low Lift and High Lift Powered Industrial Trucks. 2.Ensure that employees who are operating powered industrial trucks use the personal restraining devices supplied and installed by the equipment manufacturer.alled
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $500.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $500.00
- — Z (S) $3000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $200.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.23 C03
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.106 E02 IVD
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $400.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.125 F03 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $600.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.132 E
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.147 C07 IA
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3000.00 · Current $3000.00
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $3000.00
- — Z (S) $3000.00
1910.147 C07 IC
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.147 C07 IB
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.147 D04 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.157 G02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $900.00 · Current $450.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $450.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $600.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.178 L04 IIA
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.178 N07 III
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.179 B05
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $900.00 · Current $300.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $300.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.179 B08
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $4200.00
- — Z (S) $4200.00
1910.179 E02 IA
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $900.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $250.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.179 E02 II
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.179 E05 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $900.00
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.179 J02 III
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $900.00 · Current $750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.179 M01
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.179 G01 IV
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $900.00 · Current $300.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $300.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.179 G02 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $200.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.179 L01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.179 L03 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $1500.00
- — Z (S) $3000.00
1910.179 L03 IIIA
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.179 N02 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $4200.00
- — Z (S) $4200.00
1910.179 N03 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $4200.00
- — Z (S) $4200.00
1910.179 N03 X
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $3000.00
1910.179 N03 IX
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $3000.00
1910.180 C02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $600.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.180 D03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $600.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.180 D04
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.180 D06
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.180 I03 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $200.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.184 C09
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.184 E01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $600.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.184 E02 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3000.00 · Current $3000.00
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $3000.00
- — Z (S) $3000.00
1910.184 E04
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.184 H05 III
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $400.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.212 B
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $200.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.219 C03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $500.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $300.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $300.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.252 A02 XIIIC
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $300.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $300.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.254 D09 III
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.253 B02 IV
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $900.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $200.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $200.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $900.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $400.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.242 A
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1200.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (S) $200.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.147 C01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $6000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (R) $3500.00
- — Z (R) $6000.00
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — J (R)
- — Z (R)
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $6000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (R) $2000.00
- — Z (R) $6000.00
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $6000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (R) $2000.00
- — Z (R) $6000.00
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1800.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — J (R) $800.00
- — Z (R) $1800.00
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