FARMINGTON, CT · 2010-01-20

OSHA Inspection: EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2010-01-20, OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION in 1806 NEW BRITAIN AVENUE, FARMINGTON, CT 06032 (NAICS 336412). OSHA activity number 311784201.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Site address: 1806 NEW BRITAIN AVENUE
City: FARMINGTON
State: CT
ZIP: 06032

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Planned (H)
Scope: Complete (A)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: Non-union (N)

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2010-01-20
Closing conference: 2010-06-17
Case closed: 2011-07-07
Last modified: 2011-07-08
Data loaded: 2011-10-14

Establishment context

NAICS code: 336412
SIC code (legacy): 3724
Employees: 180
Ownership type: Private (A)

Citations

63 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jan 31, 2011
Penalty: Initial $6,300 · Current $3,275 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 fire and explosion hazards caused by combustible
dusts, including but
not limited to titanium, being collected into an inadequately designed
dust collection system:
EDAC Aero Engine Component Repair (AECR), Spray Area:
A.A media dust collector, the DustHog SC600, was used to collect
combustible dusts such
as titanium.
B.The DustHog SC600 dust collection system was used for collecting dust
from titanium,
nickel, magnesium, steel, cobalt and aluminum materials, without being
thoroughly
cleaned.
C.Air from the DustHog SC600 dry dust collector was exhausted into the
work area.
D.The dust collector and machines were not posted that they were for use
with combustible
metals and different types of metals were processed into the same dust
collection system.
Specific Abatement Documentation is Required
Abatement Note:
Potential ignition sources include sparks from grinding metals and static
electricity from the
adjacent spray booth, in which the ventilation system is not interlocked
with the spray gun and
the spray gun is not grounded.
NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals, Chapter 10 covers Machining,
Fabrication and
Finishing of Titanium Parts.  Adherence to the following sections of the
NFPA standard would
ensure compliance:
10.4.4.4  If the titanium dust-collecting unit is to be used for other
materials, it shall be
thoroughly cleaned of all incompatible materials prior to and after use.
10.4.4.5  Grinders, buffers and associated equipment with dust collectors
utilized
for processing
titanium shall be provided with a placard that reads as follows:
CAUTION:  Current Use:  Titanium Metal - Fire or Explosion Can Result with
Other
Metals.
10.4.8.1  Electrostatic and media collectors shall not be used.
10.4.8.6  Dust shall be removed from the dry collectors at the end of each
workday and at more
frequent intervals if conditions warrant.
10.4.9  Recycling of Exhaust Air.  Recycling of air from dry dust
collectors into buildings shall
be prohibited.
10.7.8  All electrical equipment and wiring in titanium production
processing, handling, and
storage facilities shall comply with NFPA 70, National Electric Code.
10.7.10  All metal objects or equipment used to process titanium shall be
electrically bonded and
grounded to prevent accumulations of static electricity.s

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $3275.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $3275.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $6300.00

1910.23 C01

Serious Gravity 05 4 instances 5 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.23 D01 III

Other-than-serious Gravity 05 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (O)
2010-12-01 · I (O)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.27 C01

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.36 A03

Other-than-serious Gravity 05 1 instance 10 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (O)
2010-12-01 · I (O)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.37 A03

Other-than-serious Gravity 05 2 instances 10 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (O)
2010-12-01 · I (O)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.37 B02

Other-than-serious Gravity 05 1 instance

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (O)
2010-12-01 · I (O)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.106 E06 I

Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.106 E06 II

Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.107 B05 IV

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jan 31, 2011
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.107 C04

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $6,300 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $6300.00

1910.107 C09 I

Serious Gravity 03 2 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.107 E03

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.147 C01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 19 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jan 31, 2011
Penalty: Initial $6,300 · Current $3,275 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $3275.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $3275.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $6300.00

1910.169 B02

Other-than-serious Gravity 05 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (O)
2010-12-01 · I (O)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.169 B03 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 05 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (O)
2010-12-01 · I (O)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.178 A04

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $6,300

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $6300.00

1910.178 A05

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.178 A06

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.178 L04 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.184 I01

Serious Gravity 10 7 instances 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $6,300 · Current $3,275 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $3275.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $3275.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $6300.00

1910.184 I09 III

Serious Gravity 10 9 instances 4 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (2)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 10 12 instances 6 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $6,300 · Current $3,275 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $3275.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $3275.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $6300.00

1910.212 B

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,800 · Current $950 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $950.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $950.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $1800.00

1910.215 A01

Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.215 A02

Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.215 B12

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.215 A04

Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,800 · Current $1,325 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1325.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1325.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $1800.00

1910.215 B09

Serious Gravity 05 4 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010

Recent events (2)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.219 D01

Serious Gravity 05 3 instances 4 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.219 E03 I

Serious Gravity 05 3 instances 4 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010

Recent events (2)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.242 B

Serious Gravity 05 3 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $3,150 · Current $1,650 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1650.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1650.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $3150.00

1910.253 B04 III

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.303 B02

Serious Gravity 10 7 instances 4 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $6,300 · Current $3,275 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $3275.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $3275.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $6300.00

1910.303 G01

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,800 · Current $1,800

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1800.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1800.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $1800.00

1910.303 G01 IA

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010

Recent events (2)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.303 G02 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,800

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $1800.00

1910.304 A02

Deleted Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.304 G05

Deleted Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.304 G06 VIC8

Deleted Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.305 B01 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 05 3 instances 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.305 B02

Serious Gravity 05 5 instances 17 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.305 G01 IV

Serious Gravity 05 14 instances 20 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1200.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1200.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.305 G02 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.332 B01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jan 3, 2011
Penalty: Initial $6,300 · Current $3,275 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $3275.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $3275.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $6300.00

1910.333 A

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jan 31, 2011
Penalty: Initial $6,300 · Current $3,275 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $3275.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $3275.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $6300.00

1910.333 B02 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jan 31, 2011

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.335 A01 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $6,300 · Current $3,275 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $3275.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $3275.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $6300.00

1910.1030 C01 II

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,800 · Current $1,800

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $1800.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $1800.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $1800.00

1910.1030 C01 IV

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (2)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.1030 G02 VIIN

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (2)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.157 F02

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010

Recent events (2)

2011-02-14 · F (O)
2010-07-16 · Z (O)

1910.219 E01 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (2)

2011-02-14 · F (O)
2010-07-16 · Z (O)

1910.303 B01 II

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010

Recent events (2)

2011-02-14 · F (O)
2010-07-16 · Z (O)

1910.303 F01

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 2 instances 6 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (2)

2011-02-14 · F (O)
2010-07-16 · Z (O)

1910.305 F

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010

Recent events (2)

2011-02-14 · F (O)
2010-07-16 · Z (O)

1910.178 A05

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Sep 1, 2010
Penalty: Current $3,275

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $3275.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $3275.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.178 A06

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Dec 1, 2010

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S)

1910.303 G02 I

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,800 · Current $3,000

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $3000.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $3000.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $1800.00

1910.304 A02

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.304 G05

Serious Gravity 05 2 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.304 G06 VIC8

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Dec 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S) $2000.00
2010-12-01 · I (S) $2000.00
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

1910.305 B01 II

Serious Gravity 05 3 instances 3 exposed

Issued: Jul 16, 2010
Abate by: Dec 1, 2010
Penalty: Initial $2,250

Recent events (3)

2011-02-14 · F (S)
2010-12-01 · I (S)
2010-07-16 · Z (S) $2250.00

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