OSHA Inspection: F K PATTERN & FOUNDRY CO.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control boxes were not clearly marked for identification of functions:    a) Furnace Department - The overhead crane's pendant control was not clearly marked for identification of their functions.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of the cranes had not been conducted at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section.  These inspections shall include the requirements of paragraph (j)(2) of this section and in addition, the following items:     (1) Deformed, cracked, or corroded members.    (2) Loose bolts or rivits.    (3) Cracked or worn sheaves and drums.      (4) Worn, cracked or distorted parts such as pins, bearings, shafts, gears, roller, locking and clamping devices.      (5) Excessive wear on brake system parts, linings, pawls, and ratchets.      (6) Load, wind and other indicators over their full range, for any significant inaccuracies.      (7) Gasoline, diesel, electric, or other power plants for noncompliance with applicable safety requirements.      (8) Excessive wear of chain drive sprockets and excessive chain stretch.      (9) Electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or any deterioration of controller contractors, limit switches and push button stations.      a) Employer did not develop nor conduct a periodic inspection of the cranes in their facility in order to detect defects when operating the cranes.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:       a)  Assembly area - The South Bend lathe was not equipped with an enclosure guard for the rotating chuck and to contain flying chips.           b) Furnace Area - The #30 vertical band saw unused portion of the blade was not completely guarded.         c) Milling Department - The Clausing drill presses were not equipped with enclosure guards to protect employees from the rotating chuck.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys, with parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, were not guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:     a) Furnace Area - The Tabor Disc Cutting Saw had the belt and pulley from its motor not completely guarded to prevent contact with the moving parts.      b) Grinding Area - The Wallace Speedy Cut Disc Cutting Saw model #178583, serial #8919 had the belt and pulley from its motor not completely  guarded to prevent contact with the moving parts.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven (7) feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt.  Horizontally belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming 29 CFR 1910.219 (m) and (o):     a) Furnace Area - The Tabor Disc Cutting Saw had the belt and pulley from its motor not completely guarded to prevent contact with the moving parts.      b) Grinding Area - The Wallace Speedy Cut Disc Cutting Saw model #178583, serial #8919 had the belt and pulley from its motor not completely guarded to prevent contact with the moving parts.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):       a) Grinding Department - There was an electrical extension cord powering a hand tool that did not have grounding pin.       b) Grinding Department - There was a power cord from the Air King Circular Fan that had a ground pin missing.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design which shall be supplied and securely affixed by the owner of the building, or his duly authorized agent, in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate:     a) Supervisor's Office - Above the office the employer was using the top for storing miscellaneous items without a load rating.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Flan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than than seven (7) feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one-half (1/2) inch:    a) Grinding Department - There was an an inch opening on the guard of the Air King Circular Fan in the grinding department.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Furnace Area - An electrical outlet box mounted on the upright had a knockout pushed in exposing employees to energized wires.