OSHA Inspection: CONCORD SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT INC.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

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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:      On or about December 11, 2012, the employer did not develop and implement an energy control program for employees exposed to electrical and amputation hazards while performing maintenance and/or servicing operations on equipment such as but not limited to CNC lathes.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $420 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    On or about December 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility were mounted and identified. Employees working in the shop area were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):        On or about December 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure employees operating the Clark forklift, model GCX25, were trained to recognize hazards associated with its operation.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

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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).       On or about December 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure the Clark forklift, model GCX 25, was in operable condition. Employees using the powered industrial truck with defective tires and an inoperable horn were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:      On or about December 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure overhead cranes were frequently inspected. Employees using the overhead cranes were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

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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:        On or about December 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure synthetic web slings containing tears and cuts were inspected daily for damage. Employees using the synthetic web slings to lift metal products were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:   On or about December 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure torn synthetic web slings used to lift metal components were immediately removed from service. Employees using the synthetic web slings to lift the components were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

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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:        On or about December 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure machines and equipment were guarded. Employees using the Jet horizontal bandsaw and Seiki lathe were exposed to amputation hazards.    a.) The Seiki 10 inch lathe was not equipped with a guard on the chuck.    b.) The Jet horizontal bandsaw was not equipped with a guard over the unguarded portion of the saw blade.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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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 inch:        On or about December 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure bench grinders equipped with work rests were adjusted closely to the whell with a maximum opening of one eighth inch. Employees using the equipment were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:   On or about December 11, 2012 the employer did not ensure bench grinders were equipped with tongues. Employees using the equipment were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      On or about December 11, 2012 the employer did not ensure equipment having a pulley was guarded. Employees using the horizontal bandsaw were exposed to in-running nip points.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)   On or about December 11, 2012 the employer did not ensure equipment equipped with vertical belts were guarded. Employees using the Rollin bandsaw were exposed to in-running nip points.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

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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, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):        On or about December 11, 2012 the employer did not ensure the electrical equipment was guarded. Employees working with or around the horizontal bandsaw were exposed to electric shock hazards at the electrical connection where electrical power entered the machine.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was in a passageway or general open space and was not suitably guarded when normally enclosed live parts were exposed for inspection or servicing:      On or about December 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure the area around electrical panel boxes were clear. Employees did not have access to the panels in the event of an emergency that necessitated power be turned off.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:        On or about December 11, 2012 the employer did not ensure a written hazard communication program was available when employees are using chemicals such as but not limited to: Ametek nickel chromium. Employees working with chemicals were exposed to chemical burns and respiratory hazards.