OSHA Inspection: TENDON MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    The following press brakes, operated by foot pedal, did not have any point of operation guarding:    (a)  Accur Press Press Brake;    (b)  Wyson Press brake

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Apr 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):     Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment    The 240V disconnect was blocked by a table.  The disconnects powered the turret presses.

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Apr 13, 2012

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):     Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    The company did not establish and utilize a program to protect employees involed with servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment from the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy.  Energy sources included, but are not limited to, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Apr 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):     Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:    On or before 1/31/12, all authorized employees did not receive training in the recognition of hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available to the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.  Equipment includes, but is not limited to, presses, press brakes, etc.