OSHA Inspection: MARATHON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a) In the CNC Production Shop - The southwest exit route door near the employee break area was locked by multiple hardware devices and was blocked by table and chairs.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

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 rotating parts.    a) In the CNC Production Shop - The Grinder/Buffer machinery were not guarded to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts.    b) In the CNC Production Shop - The Vertical Belt sanding machinery were not effectively guarded to prevent the operator's hands or fingers from coming into contact with nip points.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5):  Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level.    a) In the CNC Production Area - At CNC MC-16 the fan blades were not guarded to protect the operator and other employees in the  area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) In the CNC Production Shop - Compressed air line hose was used at each CNC work station for cleaning purposes and was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a)  In the CNC Production Shop at CNC M-16 and CNC M-1 Area - Multiple portable cords were daisy chained and power strips were not used in accordance with listing and labeling instructions.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):  The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    The employer did not ensure that the working space about electrical equipment were not used for storage;      a)  In the CNC Production Shop - At the north wall the electric panel was blocked by a (2) storage cabinets.  b)  In the CNC Production Shop - At the west wall the electric panel was blocked by storage racks and equipment.  c)  In the CNC Production Shop - At the south west area the electric panel of CNC equipment was blocked by a storage cabinet.  d)  In the CNC Production Shop - At the west wall staff eating area, the electric panel was blocked by tables and chairs.  e)  In the CNC Production Shop - At the east wall, the electric panel was blocked by tool box and metal cabinet.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;    In the CNC Production Shop Area - Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.    a) In the CNC Production Shop north west area - A flexible cord was used to provide electric service to the CNC M-3 machine, the Baldour Grinder, and a no name vertical belt sander.    b) In the CNC Production Shop east area - A multi-outlet power strip, was used to provide electric service to CNC M-4, CNC M-5, and a flexible cord  which was daisy chained to provided electric service to a fan.    c) In the CNC Production Shop south area - A multi-outlet flexible cord was used with a flexible cord to provide electric service to CNC M-7 and an oil recovery system.    d) In the CNC Production Shop south west area - A three outlet flexible cord was used to provide electric service to the CNC M-12 machine, the Baldour Grinder, and a no name vertical belt sander.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

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) Throughout the Production Area at CNC M-1, CNC M-7, CNC M-16 - The employer did not ensure that portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets were inspected for damage before use.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4):     Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    a) Throughout the Production Area - Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5):     Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):    a) The CNC Production Shop - The employer did not ensure that the doorway to the Measurement Room that could be mistaken for an exit be marked "Not an Exit".

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):     Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a) The CNC Production Shop - The fire extinguishers were mounted at 73" high and were not readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):     Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) In the CNC Production Shop - Machines designated for fixed locations such as the pedestal mounted grinders and vertical belt sanders were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    The employer did not ensure that unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were effectively closed:    a)  In the CNC Production Shop - At the south west wall staff lounge area, the (large) electric panel was missing a fitting.    b)  In the CNC Production Shop - At the south west wall staff lounge area, the (small) main electrical control box was missing (2) fittings.    c)  In the CNC Production Shop - At the south west wall, a metal junction box was missing a knockout and the raceway was not effectively connected to the metal junction box.    d)  In the CNC Production Shop - At the north east wall, a metal junction box used to service portable cord and plug equipment was fitted with a wooden knockout.    e)  In the CNC Production Shop - At the north east wall, a metal junction used with an triple outlet portable adaptor, was  missing a knockout.    f)  In the CNC Production Shop - At the north east wall, an electric outlet was missing a faceplate cover.