OSHA Inspection: ENGELBRECHT MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Oct 11, 2012

Abate by

Nov 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage were made. Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.    Milling machine CNC Department; the aisles in employees work area was obstructed with shaving bins, a tool cabinet, and storage containers, exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2012

Abate by

Nov 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit were not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet).    Mill staging area; the exit access door was not marked "not an exit", exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2012

Abate by

Nov 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.    Shipping & receiving department; the employer did not ensure that forklift operators wore a seatbelt while operating a Toyota forklift, model 7FGCU30, serial #61408, identification number 0508AP, exposing employees to struck by hazards

Issued

Oct 11, 2012

Abate by

Nov 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.    Deburr department; the employer did not provide an employee with personal eye protection while the employee grinded metal parts, exposing the employee to contact hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2012

Abate by

Nov 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,450 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).    Throughout the facility; a forklift operator drove a Toyota forklift, model #7FGCU30, serial number 61408 without proper training and certification, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2012

Abate by

Nov 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, in going nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.    a) Deburr department; Eagle Industries air grinder did not have a guard over rotating parts, exposing the employee to contact hazards.    b) Saw department; DoAll saw, model C-430A, serial #546-05157 did not have a guard over the band saw blade, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2012

Abate by

Nov 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Anchoring fixed machinery. Machines designed for a fixed location were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.    Milling machine area; a machinist operated the Bridgeport Milling machine, Model #2J137681 & J278374 that was not anchored to the floor, exposing employees struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2012

Abate by

Nov 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Wiring methods, components, and equipment plugged into relocatable power taps were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; general use.     Deburr department; Workers plugged a hand held Eagle Industries air grinder, DeWalt sander, Twister Speed lathe, a cell phone, radio and extension cords into relocatable power taps, used in lieu of fixed wiring, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2012

Abate by

Nov 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 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) Lathe department; 5 gallon containers did not contain an identity label of hazardous chemical in which it contained, exposing employees to skin contact hazards.    b) Storage area, adjacent to the stairs; 5 gallon containers and 55 gallon drums did not contain an identity label of hazardous chemical in which it contained, exposing employees to skin contact hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2012

Abate by

Nov 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): Appropriate hazard warnings, or alternatively, words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.    a) Lathe department; 5 gallon containers did not contain an warning label of hazardous chemical in which it contained, exposing employees to skin contact hazards.    b) Storage area, adjacent to the stairs; 5 gallon containers and 55 gallon drums did not contain a warning label of hazardous chemical in which it contained, exposing employees to skin contact hazards.