OSHA Inspection: ED DANG MACHINE WORKS, INC.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a) On or about October 25, 2012, the employer did not assure that employees were protected from fall hazards of approximately 27-feet when accessing the top of a tubular welded frame scaffold system.  A standard guardrail, or equivalent protection, was not provided to employees so that 100% fall protection was available.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(d)(7): Guardrails not less than 2 x 4 inches or the equivalent and not less than 36 inches or more than 42 inches high, with a mid-rail, when required, of 1- x 4-inch lumber or equivalent, and toeboards, were not installed at all open sides on all scaffolds more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:    a) On or about October 25, 2012, the employer did not assure that employees were protected from fall hazards of approximately 27-feet when accessing the top of a tubular welded frame scaffold system.  Employees were exposed to the fall hazard in that a standard guardrail was not installed.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(d)(6): Where uplift can occur, panels were not locked together vertically by pins or other equivalent suitable means:    a) On or about October 25, 2012, the employer did not assure uplift pins were installed on the tubular welded frame scaffold system that was being used to paint I-beams at the secondary building.  Uplift pins were not used throughout the system which was approximately five frames highs.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(d)(9): The scaffold was not secured to the building or structure at intervals not to exceed 30 feet horizontally and 26 feet vertically, to prevent movement:    a) On or about October 25, 2012, the employer did not assure that the tubular welded frame scaffold was secured to the building to prevent movement.  The scaffold, erected with five scaffold frames, was approximately 27-feet and not secured to the adjacent structure.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(d)(12): All tubular welded frame scaffolds were not erected by competent and experienced personnel:    a) The employer did not ensure that the tubular welded frame scaffold system was erected by a competent person in that adequate fall protection, uplift pins and securement were not installed.  The deficiencies in the scaffold system exposed employees to an approximately 27-foot fall hazard.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(b)(1): Protective eye and face devices did not comply with ANSI Z87.1-1989, "American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection":    a) Employees who wore prescription glasses were exposed to eye injuries in that prescription lenses did not incorporate eye protection with side shields that complied with ANSI Z87.1.  Employees performing tasks such as, but not limited to, operating lathes, shears, or milling machines, were not protected from flying particles while operating the equipment.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:    a) The employer did not perform an evaluation of the workplace to determine if permit-required confined spaces were present before employees entered the space of a tanker trailer where the space and atmosphere would classify the space as a permit-required confined space.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:    a)  The employer did not implement a written permit space program which protected employees who entered tank trailers for inspection and/or repair purposes.  Employees who enter the permit-required confined space of tank trailers were exposed to atmospheric hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 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 energizing, 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:    a) The employer did not develop and implement lockout program/procedures and training to protect employees from amputation and ingoing nip-point injuries when servicing and maintaining equipment.  Employees are exposed when cleaning and servicing equipment such as, but not limited to, changing sanding belts on the belt sanders.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a) On or about October 30, 2012, employees operated powered industrial vehicles to lift and/or maneuver equipment in the warehouse and shipping dock areas. The employer did not ensure that employees successfully completed a forklift operator training program containing elements in 29 CFR 1910.178(l) before the employee was permitted to operate the forklift.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a) The employer did not assure that the Nissan forklift (model PH02A25V) was removed from service during a time in which it was not in safe operating condition.  Employees were exposed to injury in that the horn was not operative.      b) The employer did not assure that the Clark forklift was removed from service during a time in which it was not in safe operating condition.  Employees were exposed to injury in that the horn was not operative.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, or were placed in service if the examination showed conditions adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:    a) Forklifts were not inspected daily for conditions that adversely affect the trucks safety before being placed in service.  Employees operate forklifts daily to move materials within the fabrication and welding areas and to unload/load trucks.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:    a) The employer did not assure that all slings used in the fabrication were inspected by a competent person each day before use.  Damaged/defective synthetic slings, slings that were not marked with rated capacities, and shop-made ropes used in the fabrication areas exposed employees to hazards associated with falling loads.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(h)(1): Employers did not use natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that had a permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one:    a) Employees using shop-made slings were exposed to hazards with falling loads in that the slings were not identified with affixed and legible markings that indicate the slings rated capacity.  The slings were hand-weaved to form loops which could be attached to a load hook.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(h)(5)(iii): Natural or synthetic fiber rope sling(s) with broken or cut fibers were not immediately removed from service:    a)  The employer did not assure that a sling (s/n 1580186) with broken/cut fibers was removed from service.  The sling, used in fabrication areas, exposed employees to hazards associated with falling loads.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 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:    a) On or about October 16, 2012, employees that operated the Burr-King small belt sander to sand smaller tooling items were not protected from hazards created by the rotating parts.  The employer did not assure that the rotating parts and nip-points hazards were guarded.    b) Employees that operated the large belt sander, located adjacent to a welding station, to de-bur parts were not protected from hazards created by rotating parts.   The employer did not assure that the rotating parts located on the sides of the sander were guarded.      c) Employees were exposed to hazards associated with the LeBlond #2 lathe.  The employer did not assure that the lathe was guarded to protect employees from flying chips and rotating parts of the chuck.       d) Employees were exposed to hazards associated with the LeBlond #3 lathe.  The employer did not assure that the lathe was guarded to protect employees from flying chips and rotating parts of the chuck.    e) Employees were exposed to hazards associated with the LeBlond #5 lathe.  The employer did not assure that the lathe was adequately guarded to protect employees from flying chips and rotating parts of the chuck.     f) On or about October 16, 1012, employees operating the Peerless horizontal saw located in the fabrication area were exposed to amputation injuries in that the unused portion of the saw blade was not guarded.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Apr 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 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)  On or about October 23, 2012, employees that operated the Di-Acro shear (s/n SB300679826) were not protected from amputation hazards.  The employer did not assure that the sheers point of operation was guarded.    b)  Employees that operated the Niagara press brake were not protected from amputation hazards.  The employer did not assure that the machines point of operation was guarded.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Employees were exposed to a shock hazard in that a knockout metal receptacle box was not supported as its intended use.  The metal knockout box was on the floor and used to power a portable floor fan.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that a portable floor fan with a missing ground pin was being used in the welding/fabrication area.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2012

Abate by

Dec 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a)  The employer did not assure that flexible cords used to power a portable floor fan in the fabrication/welding area were connected to fittings equipped with strain relief.  The flexible cords were pulled from the fan, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.      b) The employer did not assure that flexible cords used to power the foot pedal for the press brake were connected to fittings equipped with strain relief.  The flexible cords were pulled from the foot pedal, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).