OSHA Inspection: ALUMALLOY METALCASTING CO.

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities were not used and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition whenever necessary by reason of hazards of processes encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment:      (a)  Alumalloy Metalcasting Co., Avon Lake, Ohio:  On or about March, 5, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees wore protective hat and face shield when pouring molten aluminum into molds.    (b)  Alumalloy Metalcasting Co., Avon Lake, Ohio:  On or about March, 5, 2013, the employer did not ensure that protective leggings worn by employees were in good repair when handling and pouring molten aluminum.

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 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, in-going nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:      (a)   Alumalloy Metalcasting Co., Avon Lake, Ohio:  On or about March, 5, 2013, the employer did not utilize one or more methods to guard the unused portion of the band saw blade.  The adjustable guard was raised an estimated 8 inches above the largest dimension of the casting exposing the employee to a cut and amputation hazard.  The employees hands repeatedly were within 4 inches of the moving blade.