OSHA Inspection: LUND INTERNATIONAL

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):     The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    a) Plant - On or about 10/17/12 the employer did not conduct periodic and at least annual inspections for the individual written lockout/tagout procedures including (but not limited to) the 88 documents described in the company equipment list of date 02/03/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,125 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 struck-by/crush hazards created by the displacement of machine parts against stationary structures during cycles:     a) Plant , CNC #2 Router - The 14 in. gap between the edge of the table (moving in the horizontal plane) and the stationary control panel was not guarded to protect employees during operation cycles.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a) Plant, Soft Tooling Department - The 14 inch long shear metal plate on the multi-function machine and the point of operation of the punch in the Uni-Hydro Ironworker 42 Ton was not guarded.     b) Plant, Nifty Department - The point of operation of the Carpet Shear was not completely guarded in the back of the machine.  There was a 14 inch gap between the frame of the machine and the table, which was accessible to employees.

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,025 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1):     Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s).    a) Plant, Hard Tooling Department - The Acer Surface Grinder Model AGS 618, No 97030204 was operated without the original guard installed. The conical grinding wheel, the spindle and nut were not guarded.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,325 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):     Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    a) Plant, Hard Tooling Department -  The Baldor pedestal wheel grinder S.N. P698 was operated without a work rest, leaving a gap of 1.5 in. between the wheel and the lower part of the guard.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a) Plant, Hard Tooling Department - The Baldor pedestal grinder S.N. P698 was operated with a gap of 5/8 in. between the tongue guard and the wheel (right side).    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,025 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.:    a) Plant, CNC #2 Router -  Employees cleaned plastic debris from the router table with compressed air  at above 100 psig. The nozzle featured a straight tube without a device for pressure reduction to a maximum of 30 psig.      b) Plant, Hard Tooling Department -  Employees cleaned debris from machinery and clothing with compressed air supplied directly from the compressor at 105 psig. The nozzle featured a straight tube and no device for pressure reduction to a maximum of 30 psig.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Plant, Thermoforming Machine #6 - The metallic flexible spiral conduit was broken in two parts, and the internal conductors were exposed to damage.     b) Plant, Nifty Department - The metallic flexible spiral conduit under the Carpet Shear machine was broken in several parts, and the internal conductors were exposed to damage.    c) Plant, Nifty Department - The power cord for the foot switch connected to the Carpet Shear machine was damaged. The outer jacket was broken in proximity of the strain relief device, and the internal conductors were exposed to damage.    d) Plant, Hard Tooling Department - The power cord for the 10 1/4 in. diameter Milwaukee circular saw (S.N. 607D607221090) was damaged. The outer jacket was cut, and was covered with electrical tape.

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):     Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a) Plant, Nifty Department - The junction box situated on the floor under the Carpet Shear machine did not have a cover.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):     The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    a) Plant - On or about 10/17/12 employees performed maintenance and repairs of equipment, practiced lockout/tagout, operated thermoforming machines, routers, shears, forklifts, and handled compressed gases and chemicals. The employer did not verify through a written certification that the workplace hazards assessment had been performed and kept up to date.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).