OSHA Inspection: B.B.T. INDUSTRIAL ENGINE SERVICE, INC.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

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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:    a) On or about March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto, specific procedures were not developed for multi energy source equipment such as the Storm- Vulcan crank grinder and the Bertoni & Cotti Crank grinder.  The energies as a minimum in the machine are hydraulic and electricity.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,620 · Current $972 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:    a) On or about March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto, at this site, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control program.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee 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 and control:    a) On or about March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto, at this site, employees did not receive training on the recognition of the hazardous and means necessary for energy isolation for the Storm Vulcan crank grinder and the Bertoni & Cotti crank grinder. Employee(s) exposed to a caught in hazard.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by struck-by hazard:    a) On or about March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto,  the rotating chuck on the Wilton VSG drill press was not guarded. Employee(s) exposed to a caught in hazard.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Anchoring fixed machinery. Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) On or about March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto, the Wilton VSG drill press was not anchored to the floor. Employee (s) exposed to a struck by hazard.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f):  Gears were not guarded:    a) On or about March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto, the gears on the Sebastian Lathe were not guarded. Employee(s) exposed to a caught in hazard.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:    a) On or about March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto, disconnect panel box at the entrance of the shop, 10 breakers missing. Employee(s) exposed to an electrical shock.    b) On or about March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto, disconnect panel box for the pressure washer had a breaker missing. Employee(s) exposed to an electrical shock.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:    a) On or about March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto, at the Wilton Drill, the junction box did not have a face plate. Employee(s) exposed to an electrical shock.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) On or about March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto, strain relief at the GEO Olcott  glass beading machine had the outer sheath pulled back exposing the internal conductors. Employee(s) exposed to an electrical shock.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons were not adequately trained to render first aid:    a) On or about  March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto, there was no one trained to render first aid in a timely manner. Delay of medical response.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    a) On or about March 19, 2012, and times prior thereto, the panel boxes near the front of the shop were blocked. Employee(s) exposed to delay of isolating the equipment.