OSHA Inspection: ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

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Section 5(a)(1): 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 explosion hazards while working with unlabeled building piping:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from the hazards of working on unlabeled building piping.  Materials in the piping included but were not limited to: dried air, compressed air, oxygen, acetylene, glycol, and oil.    Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to ensure all building piping is labeled in accordance with ANSI standard A13.1-1981, Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):  All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from tripping and falling hazards in that the following areas were not maintained in a clean and orderly condition:     1. South side of the AVB, two 55-gallon drums of oil, two maintenance carts and other equipment were stored in the area reserved for the movement of the oven loading crane.    2. South side of the Maintenance Department, 2" x 2" metal stock and 1 1/2" round metal stock cover the passageway.    3. Proto Type Department, aluminum dust was not cleaned up around the Dewalt miter saw.    4. MFG Operations Team Supplies closet.    5. Plant Fire System Water Meter closet.    6. Product Engineering Supplies closet.    7. Engineering Test Lab, south room, radiators obstructed the passageway.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage had to be made:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from crushing injuries while working with and near the following areas that were cluttered with materials, machines, radiators, and parts. The aisles were not wide enough for safe clearance:    1. Welders Shop;    2. Press Machine Area;    3. Warehouse Northeast Area; and    4. South wall of the CNC Punch Press area, employees had to cross over a material tilt platform to access the PPE locker.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falls in excess of 4 feet in the following areas:     1. Blower Area, height in excess of 9 feet; no fall protection (guardrails).    2. Core Builder Machines (throughout the facility), platform raises to 6'6"; no fall protection (guardrails).    3. Oiler Degreaser Area, maintenance platform in excess of 7 feet; no fall protection (guardrails).    4. Warehouse Bathroom (above) Storage, in excess of 9 feet; no fall protection (guardrails).

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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29 CFR 1910.24(b): Spiral stairways were used where it was practical to provide a conventional stairway:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from tripping and fall hazards while using a spiral stairway for access to an overhead storage area in the southwest corner of the Proto-Type Department.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.24(i): Fixed stairs did not have at least 7 feet of vertical clearance between stair treads and overhead obstructions, as measured from the leading edge of the tread:     (a) On or about February 16, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from head injuries while using the spiral stairs in the Proto-Type Department in that the headroom between the top landing and an eight-inch pipe was 55 inches.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(iii): The clear length of rung(s) or cleat(s) on fixed ladder(s) was less than 16 inches:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falls while using a fixed ladder to access the maintenance platform in the De-Oiling Area.  The fixed ladder measured 9 1/2 inches wide (from upright to upright).

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $6,000

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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) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries during an emergency where the exit door on the southwest corner of the warehouse wall, north of the restrooms did not open from the inside.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries during an emergency where the exit routes were obstructed in the following areas:    1. Northeast corner of the cold storage aisles were blocked to exit.    2. Northeast corner of the warehouse aisle to exit up the stairs was blocked.    3. Northwest corner of the AVB, two exit doors opened onto the same exit route, thus exposing employees exiting the AVB to struck-by hazards.    4. South exit door in the Maintenance Shop.    5. Northeast corner of building next to spray booth, exit was blocked by labeling station.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

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) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from hazards during an emergency where the exit doors identified in the Emergency Evacuation Plan as exits were not marked as exits in the following areas:    1. Cab Area (south wall);    2. Corridor to warehouse (north of restrooms); and    3. Warehouse (northwest corner).

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries during an emergency where the employer did not provide directional exit signs to guide employees through the facility to an exit.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $6,000

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(1): Ceiling(s) of exit route(s) were not at least seven feet, six inches (2.3 m) high and any projection(s) from ceiling(s) did not reach point(s) less than six feet, eight inches (2.0 m) from the floor:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from laceration hazards in that adequate headroom was not provided in the following exit routes;    1. AVB Department, southwest corner, behind the AVAR #4 furnace, a pipe and flange crossed the walkway that was between 73-75 inches above the ground level.     2. Round Tube Department, northwest corner, ductwork outside the exit door required employees to bend over and go under the ductwork which was between 58-67 inches off the ground.       3. Paint and Pack Area, paint system conveyor rail was 74 inches from the ground.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $6,000

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29 CFR 1910.36(h)(2): Outdoor exit route(s) were not covered or snow and ice accumulations were not removed before it would present a slipping hazard:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from slip and fall hazards in that the outdoor exit routes on the south side of the building were not covered or kept clear of ice and snow.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $6,000

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29 CFR 1910.36(h)(3): The outdoor exit route did not have a reasonably straight, smooth, solid, and substantially level walkway:    (a) On or about February 14, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from slip and trip hazards in that the two outdoor exit routes on the north side of the Round Tube area were not provided with established walkways.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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29 CFR 1910.137(b)(2)(viii): Electrical protective equipment was not subjected to periodic electrical tests in accordance with Tables I-5 and I-6:    (a) On or about February 14, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards in that the Class O and OO rubber-insulated gloves used by the electrician were not subjected to periodic electrical testing.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D):  Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical injuries while working with and near the following equipment that was not provided with any identification means as to who had installed lock-out and tag-out devices:    1. CAB, northeast corner, an electric motor for a water pump tagged-out.    2) AVB, northeast corner, breaker on a distribution panel was locked-out.    3) AVB, Assembly Press machine #21479 had a lock on the electrical panel.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(ii):  Lockout devices utilized were not affixed in a manner that held the energy isolating device in a safe or off position:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from hazards in the AVB in that the Assembly Press machine #21479 was unplugged from the power source, but the plug was not controlled in any manner and the lockout device was installed in a manner that would still allow equipment start-up.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $6,000

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29 CFR 1910.176(b):  Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from struck-by hazards from unstable material being stored in the following locations:    1. West corner of the Press Department, tube feeders stored on the die tooling cabinet were not secured.    2. Maintenance Department, material stored on top of the south cabinets was unstable and not secured.    3. Engineering Test Lab, north room, racks holding tested radiators were overloaded and bending.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from hazards while working with and near the following fork trucks that needed repairs and were unsafe:    1. Caterpillar, M007259, due to the lack of hydraulic fluid, the forklift could only lift the dies (less than 10,000 lbs.) 4-5 feet off the ground.    2. Yale, 113913, taillights not functional.    3. Caterpillar, M009345, wheel bearings were grinding.    4. Caterpillar, M008029, broken taillight bulb and lens and the headlight was not functional.    5. Mitsubishi, rental, taillights and headlights were not functional.    6.  F168093, rental, broken taillight bulb and lens.    7. Caterpillar, M009346, amber flashing light was burned out.    8. 6484, rental, seat belt indicator bulb was burned out.    9. M78980, Press Department, battery indicator stays on and hydraulic hoses were damaged.    10. Caterpillar, M77190, parking brake does not hold in idle position.    11. Caterpillar, NA00042, no headlights or brake lights (possible electrical short) and the parking brake does not hold in idle position.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from hazards while using the Assembly overhead crane #290 in that there were two different load markings, one on the hoist and the other on the bridge.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2):  The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from overhead hazards in that frequent crane inspections were not being conducted within the facility to address such hazards as:     1. Assembly crane #291, pendant controls were not being properly marked.     2. Assembly crane #291, pendant control cable was not provided with an adequate restraint device.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:    (a)  On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falling loads while working with and near a crane in the welding station where the synthetic sling was damaged (frayed).

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:    (a)  On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falling and struck-by injuries while working with and near overhead cranes in that synthetic slings and chain slings were not inspected prior to use nor were periodic inspections made.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1):  Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed, durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    (a) On or about February 14, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from struck-by hazards in that alloy steel chain slings in the 3/4-inch Tube area and Welding area were not provided with identification tags.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) such as those created by ingoing nip points and rotating parts:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from ingoing nip points and rotating parts while working with and near the following areas:    1. Tube Guide, 80 millimeter to 100 millimeter piece of tubes pass through a guide that is not guarded (ten inches).    2. Lift Loaders (2), where moving arms create pinch points and were not guarded.     3. Robinson Machines, side rails (panels) reciprocating up and down were not guarded.    4. Expander Machine (LM4106), push rod lever did not have an adequate guard.    5. Expander Machine (LN3102), turn table was not guarded (ten-inch clearance).    6. Expander Machine (LN3102), push rod lever did not have an adequate guard.    7. Expander Machine (LN100), no cover on the rotating wheel.    8. Auto Breaker (LN1396), wheel and arm were not guarded.    9. Stretch Wrapper, turn table was not guarded.    10. AVB, crushing hazard between the transfer cart and fixed equipment and material stored next to operating path.    11. Round Tube press area, P.A. Industries, pinch roller not guarded.    12. Round Tube press area, brake assembly on the Federal 60-ton press was not guarded.    13. Round Tube area, Pine Bender not adequately guarded.    14. Round Tube area, Conrac Tube Bender not adequately guarded.    15. Round Tube area, inadequate guard on the Burr grinder #24.    16. Round Tube area, Kalamazoo belt sander was not properly guarded.    17. The ejection shooters on the three Turbulators #267, 047, and 048 were not guarded.    18. Tubulator Fab area, a rotating wire spool next to the walkway was not guarded.     19. 3/4-inch area, Tube Bender, 6 stands of straightener rollers were not guarded.    20. 3/4-inch area, Bell Straightener Machine had a 12" x 12" opening in the sliding point-of-operation guarding door.    21. Swedge Machine, roller stand was not guarded.    22. Swedge Machine had a damaged plexiglas guard.    23. Straight Tube Cut-Off Machine, ejection shoot was not guarded.    24. Feed table for the Straight Tube Cut-Off Machine, feed rollers were not guarded.    25. Russello 60-ton press had a damaged rubber cover on the flywheel guard.    26. Proto-Type Department, Manhattan Heavy Duty Drill Press was not guarded.    27. Tooling Department, (6) milling machines were not provided with guarding.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2):  Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:    (a) On or about February 14, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from amputation hazards while working with the Straight Tube Cut Off Saw in that the lower blade guard was damaged and kept coming off and binding the saw.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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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):    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from amputation injuries while working with the following pieces of equipment that were not provided adequate point-of-operation guarding:    1. The Expander XP210 which was not guarded.     2. The Tube Mill Machine where the interlocks were by-passed while changing the rollers.    3. AVB, the Recor Engraver, the two-hand controls were not operational, and the employees were using the computer to start the machine.    4. Round Tube Area, the Torrington Vaill machine #44, the light curtain did not adequately protect the point-of-operation.    5. Tube Fab area, the Vollmer blade sharpener was not properly guarded.    6. CNC area, Accupress brake, an employee was using a foot pedal while bending small parts, rather than using the two-hand controls.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries while working with a bench grinder where the work rests were not adjusted properly. The employee grinds different sizes of parts on the grinder.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i):  The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point-of-operation guards or properly applied point-of-operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):    (a) On or about February 15, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from amputation hazards while working with the Manzoni stamping press because after the auto feed system was taken out, the guards were not fixed to protect the point-of-operation.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i):  A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from hazards while operating the following power presses that had not received pre-shift inspections:    1. Round Tube Press Area, Federal 60-ton press.    2. Rumble area, Manzoni 200-ton press.    3. Proto-Type Department, L&J 45-ton press.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2):  Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es) and/or supervision to ensure that correct operating procedures were being followed on mechanical power press(es) was inadequate:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from hazards while operating punch presses in that employees from the AVB were sent to the Round Tube Press area and the Proto-Type Department to operate punch presses without adequate training and supervision.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries while working with and near the following areas where the horizontal shafts were not guarded:    1. Welding Cells (trunions) #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.    2. Core Builder Machines #10 and #11.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Vertical or inclined shafting seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform was not enclosed with stationary casing(s):    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries while working with and near an electric pump motor in the Oiling Room where the vertical shaft did not have a guard.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries while working with and near the following areas where the shaft ends were not guarded:    1. Welding Cells (trunions) #2, #4, and #5.    2. Core Builder Machines #1, #3, #10, and #11.    3. Oven #1.     4. Fin Mill #2.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries while working with and near the following machines that had exposed pulleys:    1. 8 Robinson Machines had exposed pulleys.     2. Motors on top of the ovens where the pulleys were not adequately guarded.    3. AVB, damaged guard on the Stokes Vacuum on furnace #2.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries while working with and near the following machines that had exposed belts:    1. CAB, 8 Robinson Machines.    2. CAB, motors on the oven.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2):  Revolving surfaces of shaft coupling(s) were not covered by a safety sleeve:    (a) On or about February 14, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from hazards while working with the Straight Tube Cut Off saw that had an exposed rotating coupler.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries while working with and near the #1 Oven where chains and sprockets were not adequately guarded at the middle and south ends of the oven.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries while using air guns throughout the facility to clean machines where the air pressure was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries while using a DeWalt hand grinder without a wheel guard.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(J): Cylinders were placed where they might become part of an electric circuit:    (a) On or about February 16, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from fire and electrical hazards in that a flexible power cord that was plugged into a wall outlet was wrapped and hung from the regulator of a compressed gas cylinder, which was located in the northwest corner of the Proto-Type Department.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(v): Hose(s) showing leaks, burns, worn places, or other defects rendering it unfit for service were not repaired or replaced:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries while using acetylene and oxygen hoses that were cracked, brittle, and worn (damaged) in the Brazing area and Proto-Type Department.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injuries while working with and near the following arc welders which had damaged welding leads:    1. #1 welding cell and line.    2. #2, 1st weld areas.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical injuries while working in the following locations where equipment had damaged and deteriorated flexible cords:    1. CAB, a Coil Lift Machine and a portable electrical fan.     2. AVB, Pre-Staging Lift, Serial #154962, Model XL 48-40.    3. Tooling Department, Grinder #1, Serial #B9489, Model #HB-06.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

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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) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical injuries while working with and near metal junction boxes (receptacles) which were attached to pendent cords throughout the facility.  These boxes are not designed or approved for such use.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Electrical equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical and machine guarding hazards in that the following operator controls were not installed in a secured and permanent manner:    1. AVB, Recor engraver.    2. AVB, Recor Leak Test Machine.    3. Press Department, Warco Press #190.    4. Press Department, Bliss 150-ton press, #52-150-48-36.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical injuries in that electrical cabinets and main disconnect throughout the facility were not labeled.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards where the following electrical cabinets did not have sufficient access and working space around them:    1. North end of building, wooden pallets stored in front of the electrical panel.     2. West wall of Steel Weld, racks of parts stored in front of crane electrical switch.    3. West wall of warehouse, airplane stairs stored in front of electrical cabinet.    4. Waste Chemical Room, 50-gallon barrels stored in front of electrical cabinets.    5. MFG Operations Team Supplies closet, 2 panels were blocked by supplies.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards in the following areas where live electrical parts were exposed to contact:    1. Round Tube Press Area, left side of the Federal 60-ton press, live conductors were sticking out of the Die Probe receptacle.    2. Bell 3/4-inch Straightener Machine, south side of the machine, an air solenoid had exposed live parts.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(v): Fuses and circuit breakers for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were not located or shielded so that employees would not be burned or otherwise injured by their operation:    (a) On or about February 14, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical arc flash hazards where the electrical distribution panel outside the Tube Fab electrical room, Panel 20, was missing the protective slide shields.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i): Metal raceways, cable trays, cable armor, cable sheath, enclosures, frames, fittings, and other metal noncurrent-carrying parts that are to serve as grounding conductors, with or without the use of supplementary equipment grounding conductors, shall be effectively bonded where necessary to ensure electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any fault current likely to be imposed on them:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards in that the flexible conduit in the following locations was not secured and had separated, exposing the conductors to contact and damage:       1. AVB, furnace two, south side of the Stokes pump.    2. AVB, furnace three, northwest side of the Stokes pump.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical injuries while working with and near the following electrical boxes:    1. Robot Welder, knockout was missing on the metal receptacle.    2. Tube Mill, open hole in the control box exposing electrical wires.    3. Southwest corner of the AVB, 7/8" opening in panel CS 2319.    4. Turbulator Fab area, knockout missing on the electrical box located on the north side of Turbulator 048.    5. Aluminum Straight Tube Cut Off Machine, missing knockout on motor electrical box.    6. Maintenance Department, missing knockout on the Jet belt sander/grinder power switch box.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards in that the following electrical boxes were not provided with secured covers or faceplates:    1. AVB, right side of main aisle, second column, an elbow pull fitting had a cover that was loose and was missing a screw.     2. AVB, damaged cover on an electrical box, located on the Stokes pump at oven 3.    3. Straight Tube Cut Off Machine, electrical box located next to operator's station could not be closed due to a bungee cord being connected to the inside lip of the box.    4. Tooling Department, outlet boxes were not provided covers where conductive aluminum shavings were accumulating on the electrical boxes and cord caps.          5. MFG Operations Team Supplies closet, south wall.    6. Tool Drawing closet, south wall.    7. Product Engineering Supplies closet, cover on breaker box was not secured and was missing three screws.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards while working with and around flexible cords that were being used in place of fixed wiring in the following locations:    1. AVB, southwest corner, a red cord was providing power to cabinet lighting.    2. AVB, north side of oven 3, a yellow cord was wired between a switch/outlet and the overhead lights.    3. Rumble area, a black cord was providing 220 volts to the control panel for the Roussello 60-ton press.    4. Break room storage closet, an orange cord was supplying power to the air conditioner condensation pump located above the ceiling tiles.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards while working with and near the following flexible cords that did not have adequate strain relief:    1. Suzzy's station, the plug cord to the water pump had no strain relief.    2. #3 Core Builder, electrical motors cords had no strain relief.    3. Oven, electrical extension cord had no strain relief.    4. Northwest lunch room, electrical extension cord connected to the icemaker had no strain relief.    5. Coil area, flexible cord plug-in had no strain relief.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i):  Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical and laceration hazards while working in the overhead storage area in the southwest corner of the Proto-Type Department in that the florescent light fixture and bulbs were not guarded against contact.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 were supplied and securely affixed by the owner of the building, or the duly authorized agent, in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:    (a) On or about February 16, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from collapse hazards in that the overhead storage area located in the southwest corner of the Proto-Type Department was not posted with a floor load capacity.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:    (a) On or about February 13, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from hazards in the Vibration Room in that the vibration pit had not been evaluated to determine if it was a permit-required confined space.       NOTE: Proper application of the decision flow chart in Appendix A to section 1910.146 would facilitate compliance with this requirement.

Issued

Aug 6, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

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29 CFR 1910.159(c)(10): The employer did not ensure that there was a minimum 18 inches (45.7 m) vertical clearance between sprinklers and stored materials:    (a) On or about February 16, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from hazards in that material in the south Engineering Lab had been stored within inches of the sprinkler heads.