OSHA Inspection: COMPREHENSIVE MFG SVCS

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 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:  1/  On or about 04/02/2013, Component Department, Rockwell Drill Press,  Serial #1682589, unguarded chuck and bit.  2/  On or about 04/02/2013, Component Department, Clausing Drill Press,  Model #2234, Serial #109862, unguarded chuck and bit.  3/On or about 04/02/2013, Component Department, Clausing Drill Press, Model #2234, Serial #109863, unguarded chuck and bit.  4/  On or about 04/02/2013, Component Department, Clausing Drill Press, Model #2234, Serial #20-110748, unguarded chuck and bit.  5/  On or about 04/02/2013, Component Department, Delta Drill Press, Serial #119-9850, unguarded chuck and bit.  6/  On or about 04/02/2013, Component Department, Wilton Drill Press, Model #2550, Serial #9020175, unguarded chuck and bit.  7/  On or about 04/02/2013, Component Department, Wilton Drill Press, Model #2550, Serial #8060029, unguarded chuck and bit.  8/  On or about 04/02/2013, Iron Shed Area, 12- Speed Industrial Drill Press, Model #OR-1758, Serial #006478, unguarded chuck and bit.  9/ On or about 04/02/2013, Machine Shop, Warner & Swansey Lathe, Serial #953984 W, unguarded rotating chuck.  10/ On or about 04/02/2013, Machine Shop, Bridgeport Milling Machine, unavailable Model/Serial numbers, unguarded chuck.  11/  On or about 04/02/2013, Machine Shop, Baileigh Drill Press,  Serial #121958, Model #PL1340E, unguarded chuck and bit.  12/  On or about 04/02/2013, Machine Shop, South Bead Lathe, Model # 16, Cat #17E,  unguarded rotating chuck.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press.    On or about 04/02/2013, at the hardway/layout area, South Bend  Punch Press, Model OB1-35, Serial #73093, was missing a point of operation guard.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):   Machine(s) designed for a fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    Inside the Components area, the following machines were not bolted or otherwise secure to prevent movement.   a/  Rockwell Drill Press , Serial #1682589  b/  Delta Drill Press, Serial #1408946  c/  Wilton Drill Press, #8060029, Model #2550

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

May 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):  Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  On or about 04/02/2013, at the hardware/layout area, employees engaged in punching operations using a South Bend Punch Press, SN 73093, Model No. OB1-35, that did not have proper strain relief on the foot pedal.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

May 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):   Defective or damaged items that might expose an employee to an injury were not removed from service, and employees were allowed to use them before repairs and necessary tests were made to render the equipment safe.  On or about 04/02/2013, at the hardware/layout area, employees engaged in punching operations using a South Bend Punch Press, SN 73093, Model No. OB1-35, that had a damaged pedal cord and had not been removed from service.