OSHA Inspection: MADDEN VENTURES, INC.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $640 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of a control procedure, employee training, and periodic inspections to ensure that be employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated, and rendered inoperative in accordance wth CFR 1910.147(c)(4):    a) The employer did not establish, utilize an energy control procedure (lockout/tag-out program), and provide training on the energy control procedure to ensure that all required elements of the procedure were understood by employees, and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees performing servicing or maintenance on the Milling machines, horizontal band saws, and cranes.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): Nameplates or markings for powered industrial trucks were maintained in a legible condition:    a) Shop Area - The employer had a Catepillar #50 powered industrial truck with the nameplate that was not legible.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $640 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).     The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $640 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Cranes in regular service were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections.  All deficiencies listed below were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard:  (1)  All functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with proper operation (daily).  (2)  Deterioration or leakage in lines, tanks, valves, drain pumps, and other parts of air or hydraulic systems (daily).  (3)  Hooks with deformation or cracks.  Visual inspection daily; monthly inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspection.  (4)  Hoist chains, including end connections, for excessive wear, twist, distorted links interfering with proper function, or stretch beyond manufacturer's recommendations;  monthly inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected.  (5)  All functional operating mechanisms for excessive wear of components.  (6)  Rope reeving for noncompliance with manufacturer's recommendations.    a) The employer had a Yale two ton crane in the shop used by employees operating the milling machines that were not frequently inspected for defects.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of the cranes had not been conducted at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section.  These inspections shall include the requirements of paragraph (j)(2) of this section and in addition, the following items:      (1) Deformed, cracked, or corroded members.    (2) Loose bolts or rivets.    (3) Cracked or worn sheaves and drums.      (4) Worn, cracked or distorted parts such as pins, bearings, shafts, gears, roller, locking and clamping devices.      (5) Excessive wear on brake system parts, linings, pawls, and ratchets.      (6) Load, wind and other indicators over their full range, for any significant inaccuracies.      (7) Gasoline, diesel, electric, or other power plants for noncompliance with applicable safety requirements.      (8) Excessive wear of chain drive sprockets and excessive chain stretch.      (9) Electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or any deterioration of controller contractors, limit switches and push button stations.      a) Employer did not develop nor conduct a periodic inspection of the cranes in their facility in order to detect defects when operating the cranes.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): A thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:     a) The employer had a Yale two ton crane in the shop where thorough monthly inspections of the rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1)(ii): A number of broken outside wires and the degree of distribution or concentration of such broken wires:    a) The employer had a Yale two ton crane for employees to use with a rope that had broken outside wires.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $640 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(h)(5)(i): Natural or synthetic fiber rope or sling(s) with abnormal wear were not immediately removed from service:    a) The employer had a Liftall synthetic strap with abnormal wear that was not immediately removed from service.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $640 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): 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, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:      a) Milling Department - On or about September 7, 2012, an employee got his right foot caught on the bottom of the Kearney and Tracker Milling Machine.  The bottom track area was not guarded exposing employees working on or near the milling machine to moving parts.        b) Cutting Department - The employer had a DoAll horizontal metal cutting band saw model #C-9A, that did not have the unused portion of the blade guarded on both sides, and the left side where employees were exposed to the rotating blade.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $640 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets wheels and chains, which were seven (7) feet or less from the floor or platform, were not fully enclosed.      a) Shop Area - The employer had a Jorgensen Conveyor motor serial #A-86149-2, near the milling machine that did not have the sprocket and chain completely guarded.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $640 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment were not used or installed in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:      a) Shop Area - The metal duplex receptacle junction box was not listed or labeled or installed in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling while being used to provide electricity to a fan and other equipment.        b) Shop Area - A power strip used to power a fan and other equipmentwas not listed or labeled or installed in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling and not approved for an industrial enviornment.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $640 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    a) Shop Area North Wall - The employer had an electrical panel with exposed buss bars that was not protected from accidental contact from employees.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a) Shop Area North Wall - The employer had a 480 volt electrical panel with the cover off.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $640 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(ii): Portable handlamps supplied through flexible cords were not equipped with a handle of molded composition or other material approved for the purpose and a substantial guard attached to the lampholder or the handle:     a) Milling Area - Attached to the Kearney and Tracker Milling Machine there was a hand lamp not equipped with a handle of molded composition or other material approved for the purpose and a substantial guard attached to the lampholder or the handle.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all work-related injuries and illnesses OSHA 300, and or the summary of work-related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300-A,) and or the Injury and Illnesses Incident Report (OSHA form 301), or equivalent forms, were not kept by the establishment:     a) Madden Ventures, Inc. - The employer did not keep or maintain OSHA 300 Logs to record work related injuries and illnesses that occurred from 2007, to the present.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): Place(s) of employment were not kept clean and orderly, or in a sanitary condition:    a) Northwest Corner of Shop  - The employer had a power cord from a stationary fan laid out across the floor causing a tripping hazard for employees who work in the area.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):  Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that the strain relief was provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) Cutting Department - There was a Do-All horizontal metal cutting band saw with the electrical cord that had the protective sheath detached from the end.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):         a) Milling Department - There was an electrical cord powering a portable lamp on a Kearney & Tracker Milling Machine that did not have a grounding pin and the protective sheath was damaged in several places.         b) Miling Department - There was an electrical cord powering a portable fan that had the protective sheath damaged in several places.