OSHA Inspection: TCR, INC.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2):  Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    The employer does not maintain floors in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. This violation occurred on or about October 4, 2012, when employees were exposed to fall hazards when working around machines that have leaked coolant oil and other liquids onto the floor.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that floors are maintained in a clean and dry condition.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii): A flammable liquids was not stored in tanks or closed containers    The employer does not store flammable or combustible liquids in closed containers. This violation occurred on or about October 5, 2012, when employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while storing open containers of flammable liquids in the Flammable Materials Storage Room.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flammable and combustible liquids are stored in closed containers.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(3)(v)(a):  Areas defined in subdivision (i) of this paragraph using Class I liquids were not ventilated at a rate of at least 1 cubic foot (0.03 m3) per minute per square foot (0.09 sq m) solid floor area:    The employer does not ventilate air discharging or exhausting to a safe location outside of the building when using and storing Class I liquids. This violation occurred on or about October 5, 2012, and at times prior thereto, when employees were exposed to fire hazards while storing open containers of flammable liquids in the Flammable Materials Storage Room.   	  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the ventilation is discharged or exhausted to a safe location outside of the building.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not 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.    The employer does not ensure that employees wear the proper protective equipment while operating forklifts.  This violation was observed on or about October 04, 2012, at the facility where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a forklift without wearing a seatbelt.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all employees are trained in the use of, and required to use, seatbelts while operating forklifts.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    The employer has not established a program consisting of an energy control procedure and employee training to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing and/or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated, and rendered inoperative. This violation was observed on or about October 2, 2012, when employees were exposed to caught-in, struck-by and electrical hazards performing servicing and maintenance on machines without an energy control program.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that  a program is establish consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training did not consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    The employer does not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is trained by a combination of formal instruction, practical training and evaluating the operator's performance in the work place. This violation was observed on or about October 04, 2012 in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a powered industrial truck without formal instruction, practical training and evaluating the operator's performance in the work place.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each powered industrial truck operator receives formal instruction, practical training and evaluating the operator's performance in the work place before operating a power industrial truck.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Where powered industrial trucks were found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the trucks were not taken out of service until they had been restored to safe operating condition    The employer does ensure that powered industrial trucks that are in need of repair, defective, or in an unsafe condition are taken out of service. This violation occurred on or about October 4, 2012 in the shop area where employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while operating damaged powered industrial vehicles.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that powered industrial trucks found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe are taken out service and restored to a safe operating condition before continued use.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.184(c)(1):: Slings that were damaged or defective were not be used.    The employer does not ensure that slings used for hoisting and moving materials and equipment are in good working condition. Slings were found to be frayed, soiled and without proper labeling showing their load limits. This violation occurred on or about October 5, 2012, and at times prior thereto, where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using slings that were damaged and/or defective.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that slings that are damaged and/or defective are removed from service.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 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:    The employer does not 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. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the 60 inch Gray Vertical Turret Lathe, Model Number 60BBM, without a point of operation and rotating parts guard.    b. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the Daewoo Vertical Machining Center, Model 3016, without a point of operation and rotating parts guard.    c. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the Haas Horizontal Lathe, Model Number TL-3, without a point of operation and rotating parts guard.    d. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the Hwacheon Horizontal Lathe, Model Hitech 700, without a point of operation and rotating parts guard.    e. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the Kuraki Vertical Machining Center, Model KV1000, without a point of operation and rotating parts guard.    f. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the Lagun Vertical Manual Mill, Model FTV-3L, without a point of operation and rotating parts guard.    g. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the Leadwell 100D Vertical Machining Center, Model MCV-1300D, without a point of operation and rotating parts guard.    h. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the Mori Seiki Horizontal Lathe, Model SL5, without a point of operation and rotating parts guard.    i. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the OM 39 inch CNC Vertical Turret Lathe, Model TM2-1014, without a point of operation and rotating parts guard.    j. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the Supermax Vertical Manual Mill, Model YCM-2VASK, without a point of operation and rotating parts guard.    k. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the Viper Horizontal Boring Mill, Model PBM 135, without a point of operation and rotating parts guard.    l. This violation was observed on or about October 4, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the Wellsaw Vertical saw, Model W-20, without a point of operation guard.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that guards are installed on all machines to protect employees from the point of operation and rotating parts.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade was not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of the stock and remain in contact with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.    The employer does not ensure the sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the material being cut. This violation occurred on or about October 4, 2012, and at times prior thereto, where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using the Craftsman Radial 100 Saw without the lower portion of the saw guarded.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that saws are properly guarded.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Installation was not in such a manner that the front end of the unit was slightly higher than the rear, so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator.    The employer does not ensure the radial saws were installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator. This violation occurred on or about October 4, 2012, and at times prior thereto, where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using the Craftsman Radial 100 Saw where the cutting head did not return to its starting position.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that radial saws return gently to the starting position.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition.    The employer does not ensure that tools are in a safe condition for use by the employees, including tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees.    a. This violation was observed on or about October 04, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when using a hammer with a chipped/splintered handle while operating machine number 4, a Froreip 39 Vertical Lathe.      b. This violation was observed on or about October 04, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when using a hammer with a chipped/splintered handle while operating machine number 13, a Mori Seiki SL5 Horizontal Lathe.    c. This violation was observed on or about October 04, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when using a hammer with a chipped/splintered handle while operating machine number 5, a Haas TL-3 Horizontal Lathe.    d. This violation was observed on or about October 04, 2012, in the shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when using a hammer with a chipped/splintered handle while operating machine number 17, a Viper 2100 Vertical Machining Center.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that tools and equipment used by employees are in a safe condition.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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.    The employer does not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning is reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. to prevent employee injury.     a. This violation was observed on or about October 04, 2012, in the shop area at the Leadwell 100D, Model MCV-1300D, vertical CNC machine where an employee was exposed to struck-by and injection hazard while blowing off parts and equipment without reducing the air pressure to below 30 p.s.i.    b. This violation was observed on or about October 04, 2012, in the shop area at the Daewoo, Model 3016, vertical CNC machine, where an employee was exposed to struck-by and injection hazards while blowing off parts and equipment without reducing the air pressure to below 30 p.s.i.    c. This violation was observed on or about October 04, 2012, in the shop area at the Froreip 39 in. Vertical Turret Lathe, Model DP 8, where an employee was exposed to struck-by and injection hazard while blowing off parts and equipment without reducing the air pressure to below 30 p.s.i.    d. This violation was observed on or about October 04, 2012, in the west bay of the shop area at the OM 39 in. Vertical Turret CNC Lathe, Model TM2-1014, where an employee was exposed to struck-by and injection hazard while blowing off parts and equipment without reducing the air pressure to below 30 p.s.i.    e. This violation was observed on or about October 04, 2012, in the shop area at the Daewoo Puma 200, Model 240, horizontal CNC lathe where an employee was exposed to struck-by and injection hazard while blowing off parts and equipment without reducing the air pressure to below 30 p.s.i.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure the pressure of compressed air used for cleaning purposes is reduced to below 30 p.s.i.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 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 Subpart S of Part 1910, 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 or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    The employer does not ensure that electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more are guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures. This violation occurred on or about October 5, 2012, and at times there prior to, in the West Bay at the Kuraki Manual Horizontal Boring Mill where employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard when turning on and off the circuit breaker that was located inside of an unguarded electrical circuit box with exposed live conductors.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that electrical conductors are guarded against accidental contact.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor.    The employer does not ensure that flexible cord used with grounding type equipment contained an equipment grounding conductor.    a.This violation was observed on October 04, 2012, in the shop area on a Dayton Floor Fan, model number 4UX62G, where employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard when plugging/unplugging the fan cord without a ground conductor.    b.This violation was observed on October 04, 2012, in the shop area on an Airmaster Floor Fan, model number BTA48R11, where employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard when plugging/unplugging this fan cord without a ground conductor.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords used with grounding type equipment contain an equipment grounding conductor.

Issued

2013-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    The employer has not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that describes how they will comply with this standard regarding labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training. This violation occurred on or about October 4, 2012, and at times prior thereto, when employees use chemicals while handling hazardous chemicals before a written hazard communication program had been developed and implemented.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed, implemented, and maintained that includes the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f-h).