OSHA Inspection: THE FLETCHER-TERRY COMPANY, LLC.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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:    Company:  On, or about, November 20, 2012, the employer had not developed and implemented a Lockout/Tagout program for use by employees when performing maintenance/servicing of equipment.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Mar 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from rotating parts, in-running nip points and the unused portion of a blade:    On, or about, November 13, 2012, in the following locations, adequate machine safeguarding had not been provided:    A.  Lapping:  The following machines were not provided with safeguarding to protect the operator from the rotating machine shaft:         1.  Lapping Machine 1.        2.  Lapping Machine 2.     B.  Tool Room:  The Kalamazoo horizontal band saw was not provided with a guard over the unused portion of the blade.      C.  Pillar Post:           1.  The Hurco vertical milling center, Model BMC30, was not provided with an interlock to prevent access to hazardous  areas of the machine during the Automatic Mode.          2.  The Wilton horizontal band saw, serial number 0002885, was not provided with a guard over the unused portion of the blade and the back guard was missing from the machine, exposing the saw blade pulleys.           3.  Pillar Post:  The Baldor vertical belt sander was not provided with a guard on the lower, inside nip point where the sanding belt ran onto the pulley.         4.  On the following Bridgeport Milling Machines, safeguarding was not provided to protect the operator(s) from contacting rotating tooling while performing secondary operations:              a.  Bridgeport J-88220, Pillar Post Sleeve Secondary.            b.  Bridgeport J-233378, Pillar Post Stem Secondary.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4):  Revolving drum(s), barrel(s), or container(s) were not guarded by enclosure(s) which were interlocked with the drive mechanism so that the barrel(s), drum(s), or container(s) could not revolve unless the enclosure(s) were in place:    Hand Tools Assembly:  On, or about, November 20, 2012, a small IEC centrifuge unit was not provided with any type of interlock or cover lock to prevent access to the spinning basket while the machine was in operation.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 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.  Hand Tools:  On, or about, July 11, 2012, an employee suffered a finger amputation while attempting to place a bushing on tooling provided on an Assembly Systems pneumatic press, serial number 184.  Two operators were assigned to run the press, but only one set of two hand controls was provided as the safeguarding method of the machine.  The press was cycled while the injured employee was in the process of placing a part into the point of operation.      B.  Hand Tool PC Assembly:  On, or about, November 20, 2012, each cycle of a shop-made pneumatic assembly machine was activated with a single hand lever.  Adequate safeguarding had not been provided to protect the operator from the point of operation.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2):  Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:      On, or about, November 13, 2012, in the following locations, guards provided on abrasive wheel machinery did not cover the spindle, nut and flange projections:    A.  Tool Room:  Reid surface grinder.  B.  Pillar Post:  Brown & Sharpe OD grinder.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(5):   The angular exposure of grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on surface grinding machine(s) employing the wheel periphery exceeded 150 degrees:    Tool Room:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, the hood guard provided on the Reid surface grinder allowed more than 150 degrees of angular exposure of the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth of an inch:      Wheel Room:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, the work rest provided on the right side of the Victor bench mounted off-hand grinder was adjusted approximately one inch away from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    Wheel Room:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, the Victor bench mounted off-hand grinder was not provided with a tongue guard on the right side.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(b):   Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not conform to the maximum permissible opening(s) specified in Table 10 O-10:      Hand Tools:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, the Benchmaster full revolution mechanical power press was provided with a barrier guard for the Casting Job that had openings that exceeded the maximum allowed in Table O-10 of the standard.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(d):  Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not utilized fasteners not readily removable by the operator, so as to create minimize the possibility of misuse or removal of essential parts:      Hand Tools:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, the plexiglass barrier guard provided on the Perkins full revolution mechanical power press was fastened to the press using winged screws that did not require a tool for removal.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(iii):  Fixed barrier guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) were not attached securely to the frame of the press or to the bolster plate:    Hand Tools:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, the Benchmaster full revolution mechanical power press was provided with a barrier guard for the "Casting Job" that had unsecured expanded metal side guards.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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 ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:      Company:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, a program of periodic mechanical power press inspections had not been developed and implemented by the employer.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 single stroke mechanism:     Company:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, a program of weekly mechanical power press inspections had not been developed and implemented by the employer.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i):  Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    Wheel Room:  On, or about November 13, 2012, the drive belt provided on the left side of the machine was not provided with a guard on the inside face of the guard enclosure.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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:    In the following locations, electrical equipment was not used in accordance with its listing and labeling:    A.  Wheel Room:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, the following fans were provided for use that were not designed for use in a commercial/industrial location:         1.  White pedestal fan at Machine 1.        2.  Standard pedestal fan at Machine 5.         3.  White pedestal fan at Machine 2.      B.  Hand Tools Work Bench:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, a space heater was energized through a 15 amp relocatable power tap that was energized through an extension cord.      C.  Shipping Desk:  On, or about, November 20, 2012, the Lexmark printer was energized by two relocatable power taps connected in series.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B):  Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle supplied a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4:    A.  Hand Tools Work Bench:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, a 1500 watt space heater was energized through a 15 amp relocatable power tap, which exceeded the load allowed as specified in Table S-4 of this subpart.    B.  Shipping Desk:  On, or about, December 19, 2012, a 1500 watt space heater was energized through a 15 amp relocatable power tap, which exceeded the the load allowed as specified in Table S-4 of the subpart.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv):  There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    In the following locations, flexible cords used for fixture wiring were damaged:    A.  Wheel Room:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, the outer jacket on the flexible cords provided on the Geo. Scherr Co. shadow graph were cracked and peeling, exposing the inner conductors.         B.  Warehouse:  On, or about, November 20, 2012, the power cord provided on the Federal full revolution mechanical power press "pre-determined counter" unit had a cracked and damaged outer insulation jacket.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(f)(1):  All conductors used for general wiring were not insulated unless otherwise permitted in this subpart:    Hand Tools Workbench:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, a desk lamp used for additional lighting of the work area was provided with a power cord that consisted of individual coated conductors that were not contained in an outer insulation jacket.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii):  Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    Warehouse:  On, or about, November 20, 2012, the power cord provided on the Federal full revolution mechanical power press "pre-determined counter" consisted of two flexible cords that had been spliced together.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii):  Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (A) through (F) of this paragraph:    On, or about, November 13, 2012, in the following locations, flexible cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring:    A.  Wheel Room:           1.  Machine 5, H.R. Smith Auto Honer:  Standard pedestal fan was energized through a household extension cord.         2.  Machine 4, H.R. Smith Auto Honer:  The work light was energized through a yellow extension cord.         3.  Behind Machine 2, H.R. Smith Auto Honer:  A black extension cord was plugged into a quad pendant to energize a duplex receptacle hung over ductwork near the floor.  The duplex was used to energize a pedestal fan located at Machine 2 and an orange extension cord that energized a pencil sharpener and Top Con Comparator.  Also, from the same quad pendant, an orange extension cord was used to energize a Victor bench grinder, microscope and de-magnetizer base at a work bench in the department.            4.  Tumbling Workbench, behind Machine 6:  Three rotary tumblers were energized through a yellow reel drop extension cord that was laying on the floor.      B.  Hand Tools Workbench:  The Toledo scale was energized through an orange extension.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Mar 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    Company:  On, or about, November 20, 2012, maintenance personnel had not been trained regarding what work practices and protective equipment was required to protect them against electric shock, arc flash and arc blast hazards while performing live trouble-shooting and verifying whether or not electrical equipment was properly de-energized.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Mar 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2): Where exposed live parts were not deenergized, other safety related work practices were not used to protect employees who could be exposed to the electrical hazards involved:    Company:  On, or about, November 20, 2012, the employer had not developed and implemented an Electrical Safety Related Work Practices program to address hazards caused by arc flash, arc blast and electric shock in the facility.  Employee(s) conducted diagnostic testing on electrical equipment using test equipment while the equipment was live.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Abate by

Mar 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):  Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    Company:  On, or about, November 20, 2012, personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, voltage rated gloves,  FR clothing, face shields, hard hats and hearing protection were not provided to employees who performed live trouble-shooting and or who verified that electrical equipment was properly de-energized.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(iii):  Mechanical power press control(s) did not incorporate a type of drive motor starter that would disconnect the drive motor from the power source in event of control voltage or power source failure and require operation of the motor start button to restart the motor when voltage conditions were restored to normal:      Hand Tools:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, the Perkins full revolution mechanical power press used to run the turret flattening operation was not provided with a drop-out type starter.

Issued

Dec 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:    Pillar Post:  On, or about, November 13, 2012, the flexible cord had pulled out of plug fitting on the relocatable power tap used to energize the Wilton horizontal band saw and its coolant pump.