OSHA Inspection: T & L MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing and struck by hazards from falling metal sheets.   Employees were using the magnets as a below the hook lifting device to move the metal sheets and finished parts. The magnets were not marked with the capacity, affixed labels that state caution or other legend to bring the label to the attention of the operator .     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 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 specific energy control procedures for service, repairs, setups, troubleshooting, cleaning and clearing jams. Control of hazardous energy procedures should include but should not be limited to production equipment such as presses, CNCs, milling machines and electrical equipment.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  The employer failed to evaluate forktruck operators performance at least once every three years.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): All deficiencies such as listed were not being carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:     The employer failed to conduct frequent crane inspection to detect defects that may constitute a safety hazard. Employees were operating cranes with locking and clamping devices that were distorted and/or damaged. Cranes above the lathe area, above Cincinnati shears and above the Marvel band saw had a defective hook latch.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 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, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    The employer did not use adequate machine guarding to protect employees. Employees were exposed to cuts, lacerations, fractures and amputations when operating the following equipment:     1.      Lathe Wagner & Swagey 2-A: Missing chuck guard.  2.      Belt Sander (no labels/Id plates): Missing nip point guards.  3.      Cincinnati Brake Press S/N42039: Requires guarding when using foot pedal.  4.      HTC Press#2: Requires guarding when using foot pedal.  5.      SMT CNC: Permitted access to point of operation.  6.      Cincinnati Brake Press (Green): Requires guarding when using foot pedal.  7.      Clausing, Carlton, Ellis, Induma, Speedmaster: missing guard/shield for rotating chuck and swarf produced by the drill bit.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)  The employer failed to install and use equipment in approved conditions for use and location. An extension cord was attached to the Demag crane above the Clausing Lathe area was extended from one production room to the next through a wall opening.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c)