OSHA Inspection: TG MISSOURI

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,380 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    a. In building 1, at a magnesium diecast platform, approximately 17 inches of space without railing existed; there was a fall hazard of 74 inches to the floor.  In addition, guarding by a gate or chains was not provided at the ladder opening to the platform.    b. In building 3, in the paint room, above paint booth #11, where employees periodically worked on blowers above the booth, accessed by a ladder, there was no railing or other fall protection used; a fall hazard of 116 inches existed.    c. In building 3, the platform to one of the regrind platforms was not guarded on one side of the platform; there was a fall potential of 90 inches to the floor.  In addition, guarding by a gate or chains was not provided at the ladder opening to the platform.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,785 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.95(i)(5):     The employer did not ensure proper initial fitting and supervise the correct use of all hearing protectors:    a. Several examples existed of employees not properly and fully inserting plug type hearing protection in hearing conservation controlled areas throughout the plant.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,975 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):     The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:    a. Lockout specific procedures were not developed and written, including energy source (type and quanitity suggested), shutdown procedures, energy isolating device(s) (all devices and which ones are to be used depending on the maintenance to be done) and lockout device(s) to be used, such as locks, device enclosures, blocks, and how to test the machine to ensure energy isolation is accomplished; procedures were not developed for the AIDA punch press and the Regrind Machines (bldg. 3).    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):     The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:     a. Lockout training and documentation was not provided for several employees including a process engineer (no training and documentation), two building 4 maintenance (no documentation), a building 3 regrind employee (no training or documentation), and a building 3 injection molding set-up employee (no training or documentation).    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(8):     Lockout or tagout was not performed only by the authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance:    a. For lockout work performed on building 3 regrind machines, lockout work was not performed by an authorized employee, that is, an employee who was trained as an authorized lockout person, including how and where to lockout, how to test the machine for de-energization, and other training and procedure requirements of the standard.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3):     All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment was not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source:    a. Blocks were not used on the AIDA punch press, building 4, during maintenance (note: blocks were disconnected from the interlock).    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv):     Safety blocks were not used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press:    a. Blocks were not used on the AIDA punch press, building 4, during maintenance (note: blocks were disconnected from the interlock).    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    a. Inspection of the AIDA press was deficient in that the blocks that were to be used during maintenance were disconnected from the interlock and not repaired.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,975 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:    a. At Grind #43 (Veco Plan) regrind machine, the guard door was not secured or designed in a manner that would prevent entry into the point of operation or cause the machine to shut down upon entry (such as by an interlock).    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,785 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i):     A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor:    a. A grinding hand tool, with an equipment grounding conductor, was plugged into an extension cord without an equipment grounding conductor.    b. A grindng hand tool, with an equipment grounding conductor, was plugged into an extension cord with a missing ground pin.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):     There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    a. In the warehouse, an extension cord that remained plugged into an outlet, was missing the ground pin; cord was used to supply power to computer equipment.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):     The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a. A tugger power cord was mising a ground pin (warehouse).    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):     The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    a. In building 1, northeast corner of the building, the electrical equipment caged area was not kept clear of materials (construction materials).    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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. In building 3, regrind, the disconnect handle to the Ratech machine was damaged.    b. In building 3, extrusion, an electrical box to extruder #14 was in disrepair; the latch was missing to close the box and an unused opening was not closed on the top of the box.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,785 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii):     Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:    a. In the chrome plating chemical storage room, a pallet of 4, 55 gal drums of sodium hydroxide was stored next to multiple 55 gal drums of acid, including nitric, sulfuric, hydrochloric, and other acids.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv):     The Exposure Control Plan was not reviewed and updated when necessary to reflect new or modified tasks and procedures which affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure:    a. The exposure control plan was not reviewed and updated annually, including providing annual training for potentially exposed employees.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).