OSHA Inspection: TAMCO INCORPORATED

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 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 an exposed an unguarded saw blade.                                                                      a)  DoAll Band Saw, Heavy Forging Area, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, an unused portion of saw blade was exposed due to a missing blade guard.  Employees using the saw to cut alloy drills were exposed to the hazard of being cut by the unguarded blade.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(3)(i):  Machines using full revolution clutches shall incorporate a single-stroke mechanism:    a) Heavy Forging Area, Chambersburg Trim Press, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the Chambersburg full revolution mechanical power press was not incorporated with a single-stroke mechanism.   Employees using the press to manufacture paving breaking chisels were exposed to a caught-by hazard.       b) Heavy Forging Area, No. 2 Press Trim, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the No. 2 Press Trim full revolution mechanical power press was not incorporated with a single-stroke mechanism.  Employees using the press to manufacture paving breaking chisels were exposed to a caught-by hazard.     c) Heavy Forging Area, Nazel Trim Press, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the Nazel Trim full revolution mechanical power press was not incorporated with a single-stroke mechanism.  Employees using the press to manufacture punches were exposed to a caught-by hazard.     d) Number One Hammer Area, Number One Hammer Trim Press 1, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the Number One Hammer Trim Press 1 was not incorporated with a single-stroke mechanism.   Employees using the press to manufacture hand chisels were exposed to a caught-by hazard.      e) Number One Hammer Area, Number One Hammer Trim Press 2, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the Number One Hammer Trim Press 1 was not incorporated with a single-stroke mechanism.   Employees using the press to bend offset were exposed to a caught-by hazard.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): Pedal mechanisms on mechanical full revolution mechanical power presses were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:                                                                          a) Heavy Forging Area, Chambersburg Trim Press, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the foot pedal on the Chambersburg Trim Press was not protected from falling objects or accidental contact.  Employees using the press to manufacture paving breaking chisels were exposed to caught-by hazards.       b) Heavy Forging Area, No. 2 Press Trim, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the foot pedal on the No. 2 Press Trim was not protected from falling objects or accidental contact.  Employees using the press to manufacture paving breaking chisels were exposed to caught-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(ii): Mechanical power presses using full revolution clutches were not provided with a pad with a nonslip contact area firmly attached to the pedal:                                                                                                                a) Heavy Forging Area, Chambersburg Trim Press, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the foot pedal on the Chambersburg Trim Press was not equipped with a pad with a nonslip surface.  Employees using the press to manufacture paving breaking chisels were exposed to caught-by hazards.       b) Heavy Forging Area, No. 2 Press Trim, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the foot pedal on the No. 2 Press Trim was not equipped with a pad with a nonslip surface.  Employees using the press to manufacture paving breaking chisels were exposed to caught-by hazards.     c) Number One Hammer Area, Number One Hammer Trim Press 1, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the foot pedal on the Trim Press 1 was not equipped with a pad with a nonslip surface.  Employees using the press to manufacture hand chisels were exposed to caught-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Aug 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 presses:                                                                       a) Heavy Forging Area, Chambersburg Trim Press, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the Chambersburg full revolution mechanical power press was not equipped with adequate point of operation guards.   Employees using the press to manufacture paving breaking chisels were exposed to caught-by and amputation hazards.       b) Heavy Forging Area, No. 2 Press Trim, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the No. 2 Press Trim full revolution mechanical power press was not equipped with adequate point of operation guards.  Employees using the press to manufacture paving breaking chisels were exposed to caught-by and amputation hazards.     c) Heavy Forging Area, Nazel Trim Press, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the Nazel Trim full revolution mechanical power press was not equipped with adequate point of operation guards.  Employees using the press to manufacture punches were exposed to caught-by hazards.     d) Number One Hammer Area, Number One Hammer Trim Press 1, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the Number One Hammer Trim Press 1 was not equipped with adequate point of operation guards.  Employees using the press to manufacture hand chisels were exposed to caught-by hazards.      e) Number One Hammer Area, Number One Hammer Trim Press 2, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the Trim Press 2 full revolution mechanical power press was not equipped with adequate point of operation guards.  Employees using the press to bend off sets were exposed to caught-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1):  Flywheels. Flywheels located so that any part is seven (7) feet or less above floor or platform shall be guarded in accordance with the requirements of this subparagraph:    a) Heavy Forging Area, Chambersburg Trim Press, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the flywheel on the Chambersburg Trim Press was not fully guarded.  The portion of flywheel facing the press was not guarded.  The flywheel was approximately fifty four inches from the floor.  Employees using the press to manufacture paving breaking chisels were exposed to caught-by hazards.       b) Heavy Forging Area, No. 2 Press Trim, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the flywheel on the No. 2 Press Trim was not fully guarded.  The portion of flywheel facing opposite the press was not guarded.  The exposed flywheel was approximately fifty four inches from the floor.  Employees using the press to manufacture paving breaking chisels were exposed to caught-by hazards.     c) Heavy Forging Area, Nazel Trim Press, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the flywheel on the Nazel Trim Press was not fully guarded.  The portion of flywheel facing the press was exposed.  The flywheel was approximately fifty one inches from the floor.  Employees using the press to manufacture punches were exposed to caught-by hazards.     d) Number One Hammer Area, Number One Hammer Trim Press 1, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the flywheel on the Trim Press 1 was not fully guarded.  The portion of flywheel facing the press was exposed.  The flywheel was approximately forty eight inches from the floor.  Employees using the press to manufacture hand chisels were exposed to caught-by hazards.      e) Number One Hammer Area, Number One Hammer Trim Press 2, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the flywheel on the Trim Press 2 was not fully guarded.  The portion of flywheel facing the press was exposed.  The flywheel was approximately forty eight inches from the floor.  Employees using the press to bend off sets were exposed to caught-by hazards.      f) Number One Hammer Area, Bradley Vertical Hammer, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:        On or about May 11, 2012, the flywheel located on the bottom right of the machine was not adequately guarded.  Employees using the hammer to manufacture chisels were exposed to caught-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i) Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:     a)  Heavy Forging Area, DoAll saw area, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, a junction that was not effectively closed was being used to power a fan and an electronic balance.  Employees working at a workstation near the DoAll saw were exposed the hazard of electric shock.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) #1 Hammer Area, wall to right of workstation, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, a non-pendent style electrical switch box was installed in a manner for which it was not designed.  Employees working in the #1 Hammer area were exposed to the hazard of electric shock.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii):  The periodic inspection certification of energy control procedures did not contain the required documentation on identification of the machine or equipment, inspection date, employees included, and the person performing the inspection:      a)  Shop Area, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the employer did certify periodic inspections of their Lockout/Tag Out program.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv):  The employer did not certify employee Lockout tag out training:    a)  Shop Area, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the employer did not keep a record of employee training related to the lockout tag out program.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.                                         a) Heavy Forging Area, Chambersburg Trim Press, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the Chambersburg full revolution mechanical power press was not securely anchored to the floor.      b) Heavy Forging Area, No. 2 Press Trim, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the No. 2 Press Trim full revolution mechanical power press was not securely anchored to the floor.      c) Heavy Forging Area, Nazel Trim Press, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the Nazel Trim full revolution mechanical power press was not securely anchored to the floor.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i):  Records of mechanical power press inspections and the maintenance work performed were not maintained:                                                  a) Heavy Forging Area and Number One Hammer Area, 1466 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063:  On or about May 11, 2012, the employer did not certify periodic inspections and maintenance records relating to five full revolution mechanical power presses used in the Heavy Forging and the Number One Hammer Areas.