OSHA Inspection: FALK PRECISION INC.

Issued

Aug 21, 2012

Abate by

Sep 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,785

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:    a)  At the establishment, on or about 7/10/12:  There were no specific written procediures for, including, but not limited to a Palletech machine and the Mazak CNC 90119.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 21, 2012

Abate by

Sep 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):     The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:    a)  At the establishment, on or about 7/10/12:   Annual inspections of the energy control procedures were not conducted and documented to ensure that the procedures and requirements of the standard were being followed.  Employees perform servicing and/or maintenance on various equipment, including but not limited to CNC lathes, CNC milils, press brakes, compressors, Timesaver, shear,  etc.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 21, 2012

Abate by

Aug 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,785

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iv):  Synthetic web sling(s) with broken or worn stitches were not immediately removed from service:    a)  Air Compressor Area, on or about 7/10/12:  Two nylon slings with broken and worn stitches had not been removed from service.    Abatements certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 21, 2012

Abate by

Sep 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,785

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 rotating parts:    a)  Lathe Section, on or about 7/10/12:  Rotating chucks on a Jet lathe and Harrison lathe were not guarded.    b)  Mill Section, on or about 7/10/12:  Rotating chuck on a Clausing radial drill was not guarded.    Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Aug 21, 2012

Abate by

Sep 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,975

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a)  Press Brake Area, on or about 7/10/12:  Point of operation on an Adira CNC press brake #M90021 and an Adira mechanical press brake #M90022 were not guarded.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 21, 2012

Abate by

Sep 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,785

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):     Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a)  Lathe Section, on or about 7/10/12:  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes measured >100 psi at the Omni turn lathe #M90019, at the Ikegai lathe #M90011, at the Omni lathe #M90047, at the Omni lathe #M90020.    b)  Mill Section, on or about 7/10/12:  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes measured >100 psi at the Mazak mill #M90028.    Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Aug 21, 2012

Abate by

Sep 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,975

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1):     Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    a)  At the establishment, on or about 7/10/12:  Employees performing troubleshooting, repairs or installing new electrical equipment wre not provided training in regards to safety related work practices and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Aug 21, 2012

Abate by

Sep 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i):     The employer did not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 and did not make it available for inspection by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives:    a)  At the establishment, on or about 7/10/12:  There were no written safety related work practice program in place to prevent electrical shock or other injuries to employees when working on machines and equipment.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.