OSHA Inspection: SETZER'S MFG, INC.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $100 Reduced

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.           2201 Ridgeview Dr., Beatrice, NE 68310 (Site-Wide):  There was no adequate documentation provided by the employer that showed specific procedures for locking out equipment, including but not limited to the Niagara Press E-75.     Abatement certification is required for this violation.  Abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators performance shall be conducted at least once every three years:    2201 Ridgeview Dr., Beatrice, NE 68310 (Site-Wide): Employees were allowed to operate forklifts without their performance being evaluated at least once every three years.     Abatement certification is required for this violation.  Abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l), which includes the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:     2201 Ridgeview Dr., Beatrice, NE 68310 (Site-Wide): The employer did not ensure that all employees who operated forklifts had been trained and had proper documentation of forklift training as required by paragraph (l).     Abatement certification is required for this violation.  Abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    2201 Ridgeview Dr., Beatrice, NE 68310 (Fabrication Area) - The employer did not ensure that adequate machine guarding was provided on including, but not limited to:      a) AllSteel Press Brake: Point of operation was unguarded.      Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii):  Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:                                                                                                                         2201 Ridgeview Dr., Beatrice, NE 68310 (Welding Area): The employer did not ensure that compressed gas cylinders were adequately isolated and secured to prevent them from being knocked over by employees working in the area or passing by.