OSHA Inspection: CABKA NORTH AMERICA

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(7):     Every temporary floor opening did not have standard railings, or was not constantly attended by someone:    a/  Inside of the molding department, a floor hole measuring approximately 30"L X 21" X 20"D was unguarded along all four sides.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i):     Approved containers and portable tanks were not used. Metal containers and portable tanks meeting the requirements of and containing products authorized by chapter I, title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (regulations issued by the Hazardous Materials Regulations Board, Department of Transportation), shall be deemed to be acceptable:    a/  Inside the maintenance room, two, red, plastic containers partially filled with gasoline were not equipped with a self-closing lid.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii):     Flammable or combustible liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers:    a/  Inside of the maintenance room, two, red, plastic containers partially filled with gasoline were not equipped with lids.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     One or more methods of machine guarding was 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/  Inside of the maintenance room, the chuck belonging to the Bridgeport Milling Machine, s/n 90440-2, was unguarded.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Mar 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury were not guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:    a/  Inside of the molding department, a hole existed in the top, plexiglass guard belonging to the Material Auger Feed #1.  The hole through this guard measured approximately 12 inches by ten inches in size.  A serious injury occurred on or about 12/11/11 when an employee placed his left hand through this hole for the purpose of clearing a jam.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(b):     Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    Inside of the maintenance room, the following machines were not bolted to the concrete floor:    a/  Bridgeport Milling Machine, s/n 90440-2.  b/  Powermatic Pedestal Grinder, s/n 400013.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a/  Inside of the maintenance room, the adjustable tongue belonging to the Powermatic Pedestal Grinder, s/n 400013, was approximately three inches from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i):     Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources.    a/  Inside of the molding department, employee(s) were not provided with suitable lockout devices for the purpose of  isolating the Material Auger Feed #1.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    a/  Inside of the molding department, employee(s) were not instructed in the proper methods to effectively isolate the electrical power source to the Material Auger Feed #1.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv):     The employer had not certified that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date:    a/  Employee training in lockout/tagout had not been accomplished or certified.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3):     All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):    a/  Inside of the molding department, on or about 12/11/11, one employee did not perform lockout/tagout on the Material Auger Feed #1 before by-passing the guard and entering the point-of-operation with his hand.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii):     Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:    a/  Inside of the molding department, monthly inspections of the hooks attached to the Tri-State Equipment 10T Overhead Crane, s/n 0101311, were not performed.    b/  Inside of the maintenance shop, monthly inspections of the hooks attached to the Spanmaster 7.5T Overhead Crane, unknown m/n or s/n, were not performed.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3):     A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:    a/  Inside of the molding department, periodic inspections of the Tri-State Equipment 10T Overhead Crane, s/n 0101311, were not performed.    b/  Inside of the maintenance shop, periodic inspections of the Spanmaster 7.5T Overhead Crane, unknown m/n or s/n, were not performed.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1):     Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:    a/  Inside of the molding department, monthly inspections of the wire rope attached to the Tri-State Equipment 10T Overhead Crane, s/n 0101311, were not performed.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i):     A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:    a/  Inside of the maintenance shop, the steel alloy chains attached to the Spanmaster 7.5T Overhead Crane, unknown m/n or s/n, were not inspected.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(ii):  the employer did not make or maintain the most recent inspection record for the alloy steel chains:    a/  Inside of the maintenance shop, inspection records for the steel alloy chains attached to the Spanmaster 7.5T Overhead Crane, unknown m/n or s/n, were not maintained.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1):     Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:    a/  Inside of the molding department, the synthetic web sling used to lift loads of plastic pellets up to 1,200 pounds was not marked.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iv):     Synthetic web sling(s) with broken or worn stitches were not immediately removed from service:    a/  Inside of the molding department, the synthetic web sling used to lift loads of plastic pellets up to 1,200 pounds was severely frayed along both edges.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):     Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:    a/  Inside of the maintenance shop, the 220 volt circuit breaker box was not provided with a suitable cover.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):     There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:    a/  Inside of the maintenance shop, the outer insulation belonging to a flexible cord providing power to a pendant control attached to a Spanmaster 7.5T Overhead Crane was missing.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):     Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a/  Inside of the maintenance shop, specifically the east wall, the pedestrian exit door was not marked with an exit sign.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):     The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:      a/  The workplace hazard assessment was not certified.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4):     The employer did not verify that each affected employee had received and understood the required PPE training through a written certification that contained the name of each employee trained, the date(s) of training, and that identified the subject of the certification    a/  Employee training in the subject of personal protective equipment was not verified.

Issued

Mar 13, 2012

Abate by

Apr 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:     a/  A written hazard communication program was not developed or implemented that outlined the requirements for proper container labeling, material safety data sheets, or how employee training would be accomplished.