MOLINE, IL —
OSHA Inspection: MOLINE FORGE, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MOLINE FORGE, INC. in 4101 4TH AVENUE, MOLINE, IL 61265 (NAICS 332111). OSHA activity number 332813583.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- MOLINE FORGE, INC.
- Site address
- 4101 4TH AVENUE
- City
- MOLINE
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 61265
- Mailing
- 4101 4TH AVENUE, MOLINE, IL 61265
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332111
- Employees
- 50
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 A05
- Issued
- Jun 8, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction. While the cover was not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone or protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings: Employees working near location C10 on the production floor were exposed to falling through a floor opening into the pit below. The floor opening was protected with a single strip of yellow caution tape.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1960
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Jun 8, 2012
- Abate by
- Sep 4, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 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: Employees performing maintenance and setup activities on forging hammers and trim presses were exposed to amputation hazards. The employer did not have written procedures in order to lockout the hammers and trim presses.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2450
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- Jun 8, 2012
- Abate by
- Sep 4, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section: Employees performing maintenance and setup activities on forging hammers and trim presses were exposed to amputation hazards. The employer did not have specific procedures in place to lock out each machine. The lockout procedures did not outline the scope, purpose, those who were authorized, or rules and techniques to be used in order to lockout the hammers and trim presses.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- Jun 8, 2012
- Abate by
- Jun 29, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees: Employees performing maintenance and setup activities on forging hammers and trim presses were exposed to amputation hazards. The employer did not provide training for specific procedures to lock out each machine.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.219 B01
- Issued
- Jun 8, 2012
- Abate by
- Jun 29, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv): 1. Employees working near Trimmer #1 were exposed to amputation hazards because the flywheel was not guarded on all sides. 2. Employees working near Trim Press #629 were exposed to amputation hazards because the flywheel was not guarded on all sides.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2450
- — Z (S) $3500
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 332813583.
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