OSHA Inspection: JOHNSON PATTERN AND MACHINE WORKS, INC

Issued

Jun 7, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section  The employer failed to develop equipment specific energy control procedures for the following equipment: cutting, milling, turning and finishing machines.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 7, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.   Employer failed to provide training and certify that each authorized forklift operator had been trained and evaluated on the safe operation of powered industrial vehicles.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 7, 2013

Abate by

Jul 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 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:   The employer did not use adequate machine guarding to protect employees were exposed to cuts, lacerations, fractures and amputations when exposed to the point of operation. Safety devices including interlocks were not functioning or missing on machines located in the production area.     Milling, Cutting and Turning Department   1. Lokuma LB35I-M Serial 136874  2. Okuma model MC-4VAE Serial 9722  3. Okuma LB25 Serial 01030124A  4. Okuma Crown L1060  5. Okuma LNC10 Serial 0565  6. Okuma LB15 Serial 9266  7. Okuma L69S Serial 112000-0335  8. Blue Lathe (no identifiers)  9. Okuma MX55VA Serial 0436  10. Okuma MX45VA Serial 9017  11. Okuma MX45VAE Serial 0447  12. Do ALL Saw model C-916M Serial 52796246  13. Miyano JNC-I-350185 Serial JN350258        Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements 29 CFR 1903.19(d).