OSHA Inspection: CDP INDUSTRIES

Issued

2012-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):  The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    a) Shop Area, 61 Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650:  Observed on or about August 13, 2012, employees engaged in the maintenance and/or use of various types of machinery including a part revolution mechanical power press, hydraulic press brakes, a roll forming machine and a cut to length machine were not provided adequate training to ensure the employees acquired the knowledge and skills for the use of energy control procedures.

Issued

2012-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv): Safety blocks were not used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press:                                                                                                                             a) Bay 4, 61 Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650:  Observed on or about August 13, 2012, the employer does not ensure that safety blocks were used during the changing dies on a Niagara 200 ton part revolution mechanical power press.  Employees performing the die change were exposed to crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2012-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(f)(2):  The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas fuel was not in accordance with NFPA Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (NFPA No. 58-1969), which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.    a)  Cylinder storage area, Bay 4 area, Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650:  Observed on or about August 13, 2012, sixteen cylinders of propane were observed being stored inside the facility.  The amount of propane being stored inside the building was in excess of permissible limits established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (NFPA No. 58-1969).  Employees working inside the facility were exposed to a fire hazard.

Issued

2012-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

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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:                                                               a)  Hyd-Mech hoirzontal band saw, Model Number S-20P, 61 Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650:  Observed on or about August 13, 2012, unused portions of saw blade were exposed due to missing blade guards.  Employees using the saw to cut metal parts were exposed to a cut-by hazard.      b)  Haco-Atlantic hydraulic press brake, 275 ton, model HDE-275-12-10, 61 Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650:  Observed on or about August 13, 2012, a hydraulic press brake was being used without the use of point-of-operation guards.  Employees using the press brake to cut steel sheets were exposed to a crushed-by hazard.      c)  Haco-Atlantic hydraulic press brake, 250 ton, model 25-10-8, 61 Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650:  Observed on or about August 13, 2012, a hydraulic press brake was being used without the use of point-of-operation guards.  Employees using the press brake to bend corrugated bridge decking were exposed to a crushed-by hazard.    d)  Niagara hydraulic press brake, 135 ton, model HBM105-2, 61 Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650:  Observed on or about August 13, 2012, a hydraulic press brake was being used without the use of point-of-operation guards.  Employees using the press brake to cut steel sheets were exposed to a crushed-by hazard.    e)  Airam pneumatic 125 ton hydraulic press, Roll Forming Line, Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650:  Observed on or about August 13, 2012, a hydraulic press used as part of the Roll Forming Line was not guarded.  Employees operating the roll forming line were exposed to a crushed-by hazard.

Issued

2012-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): Exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting.                                                           a)  Secrest Cut to Length Line(CTL), 61 Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650: Observed on or about August 13, 2012, the horizontal shafts used to transmit power from the gear box to the leveling rolls were not guarded.  Employees loading metal sheets into the CTL machine were exposed to caught-by hazards.

Issued

2012-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2):  Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:                                             a)  Cut to Length Line (CTL), 61 Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650: Observed on or about August 13, 2012, pull boxes on the Cut to Length (CTL) machine were not covered.  The conductors inside the pull boxes were exposed to dust and debris.  Employees operating the Cut to Length Line were exposed to the hazard of electric shock.

Issued

2012-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):  Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a)  Cut to Length Line(CTL), 61 Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650: Observed on or about August 13, 2012, conduits carrying energized conductors (240 Volt) between a GE General Purpose Drive cabinet and a DC motor were broken.  The conductors inside the broken conduit were subject to wear and abrasion.  Employees operating or performing maintenance on the Cut to Length Line were exposed to the hazards of electric shock and fire.

Issued

2012-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures:    a)  Bay One, 61 Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650:  Observed on or about August 13, 2012, a junction box was not effectively closed because the cover was removed.  Energized components inside the junction box were exposed.  Employees working in the Bay One area were exposed to the hazard of electric shock and burns.

Issued

2012-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.    a) Bay 4 Area, Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650: Observed on or about August 13, 2012, compressed gas cylinders stored in the upright position were not secured to prevent them from falling over.  The cylinders were not protected from forklift traffic.  Employees working in the Bay 4 area were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2012-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to insure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:    a)  Shop area, 61 Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650:  Observed on or about August 13, 2012, a program of periodic and regular inspections of a Niagara 200 ton part revolution mechanical power press (SC2-200-60-42) was not established and a certification of inspection records was not maintained.  Employees using the part revolution mechanical power press were exposed to crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2012-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii):  Mechanical power press(es) were not inspected and tested at least weekly to determine the condition of the clutch/brake mechanism, antirepeat feature and single stroke mechanism.      a)  Bay 4, Cherry Hill Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650:  Observed on or about August 13, 2012, weekly inspections of the clutch/brake mechanism, antirepeat feature and single stroke mechanism on a Niagara 200 ton part revolution mechanical power press (SC2-200-60-42) was not performed and a certification of these inspections was not maintained.  Employees using the part revolution mechanical power press were exposed to crushed-by hazards.