OSHA Inspection: LIPPMANN-MILWAUKEE, INC.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 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  (a)  In Bay 1, Renfroe Model FR Clamp (1/2 Ton, 0-3/4") was used to move steel plates.  The clamps were not used in accordance with the instruction manual in that it was used for vertical lifts and turned into a horizontal lift.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Nov 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)  In Bay 3 East, the Impacter model 4800 had final assembly on the platform which was approximately 6' above the floor.  Employees used the scissors lift to the elevation and then went around to get on the platform.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $1,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6):   Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:  (a)  In bay 4, dual paint booths used to apply an oil-based primer had fluorescent lamps which were not approved for the location exposing employee to fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b):   Storage of material created a hazard:  (a)  In the Shipping/Receiving/Storage Area, Column 3E; employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from damaged racking.  The storage racking stored various replacement parts.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,000 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:  (a)  In Bay 1, Column 3L; the LeBlond Regal Lathe was missing one of the holding-device guard (chuck guard) exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $1,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4):   Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:  (a)  The Shipping/Receiving/Storage area, Column 4A; a Delta Milwaukee Multiplex radial arm saw was used to cut wood for shipping crates.  The blade did not return in the original position exposing employees to laceration/amputation hazards.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,590 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)  In the Maintenance Area, an 8" Westwood bench grinder was missing the work rest exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):   Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  (a)  In the Maintenance Area, an 8" Westwood bench grinder was missing the tongue guard exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii):   The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:  (a) The employer did not certify the periodic inspections were being conducted during times such as but not limited to: the shutdown of the facility and preventative maintenance was performed on the equipment.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):   The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  (a)  In Bay 3, Column 6X;  a squeeze bottle filled with hydraulic fluid was not labeled.