OSHA Inspection: MERIT GEAR CORPORATION

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.147(c)(6)(i): the employer was not conducting a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of the standard were being followed.    a)    Six authorized maintenance employees performing lockout had not been part of a periodic inspection.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)    Sling being used on CNC #261 whenever a part is put into or taken out of machine was not labeled with capacity.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

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 point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a)    CNC #258 had missing side covers that guard machine openings approximately 10"wide x 18"high.    b)    CNC #259 had missing side covers that guard machine openings approximately 10"wide x 18"high.    c)    CNC #266 had a sliding door guards with interlocks that are not operational to guard point of operation.    d)    CNC #265 had a sliding door guards with interlocks that are not operational to guard point of operation.    e)    Mazak Quick Turn 25 with sliding door guard had interlock that was not operational.    f)    CNC #281 with sliding door and interlock that is not operational.    g)    Marvel horizontal saw had approximately 8" of unused saw blade that was not guarded.    h)    #457 tool magazine, approximately 24" high opening to point of operation that was not guarded.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)    Near CNC #279, a Dayton 7" model 4Z908D bench grinder had tongue guards out of adjustment.    b)    Plant #1 heat treat area, a Delta 8" bench/pedestal grinder had no tongue guard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Oct 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i):     All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from 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 the #196 Gould & Eberhardt, horizontal shafts spin during operation and were not guarded.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Oct 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3):     Vertical or inclined shafting seven -7 feet or less from floor or working platform was not enclosed:    a)   On the #196 Gould & Eberhardt, vertical shafts spin during operation and were not guarded.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Oct 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)    Lathe #273 had drive belts and pulley exposed on the back side, approximately 2" to ingoing nip from guard.    b)    Heaad Bore Grinder, drive belts and pulley were unguarded on the back of the machine, the guard had been cut out.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Oct 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i):     Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)    a)    Lathe #273 had drive belts and pulley exposed on the back side, approximately 2" to ingoing nip from guard.    b)    Head Bore Grinder, drive belts and pulley were unguarded on the back of machine, the guard had been cut out.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Aug 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    a)    Rust preservative & isopropyl alcohol bottles were not labeled in the Quality Lab.    b)    Rust preservative in spray bottle was not labeled on CNC #261.    c)    Assembly Prep Room parts cleaner tank was not labeled.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Aug 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    a)    Rust preservative & isopropyl alcohol bottles were not labeled in the Quality Lab.    b)    Rust preservative in spray bottle not labeled on CNC #261.    c)    Assembly Prep Room parts cleaner tank was not labeled.    d)    Plant #2 nitric acid & water mixture tank did not have a hazard warning label.    e)    Plant #2 hydrocloric acid & water mixture tank did not have a hazard warning label.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED