OSHA Inspection: CONSHOHOCKEN STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Jun 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 amputation hazards while operating metal working machinery:   (a)  Production Area - On or about April 9, 2013, the foot treadle on the Chicago 265 25-Ton Mechanical Press Brake, L2-882 was not guarded against accidental activation from falling or moving objects or from someone accidentally stepping on it.   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to follow the guidelines in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B11.3 - 2012, Safety Requirements for Power Press Brakes.     Section 6.3.3.2 states "When provided, a foot treadle of the type that serves as an operator control shall be equipped with a means to prevent unintended press brake actuation."   Section E6.3.3.2 provides two methods of fulfilling this requirement and includes but are not limited to the following:   · providing a protective cover over the treadle bar to prevent unintended machine actuation;   · providing a locking pin or locking lever to lock the treadle bar in a fixed position. These locking mechanisms should be designed to prevent unintended machine actuation. The locking mechanism should not allow locking in the operating position.  See Figure 18, Annex A.   This sub-clause is intended for mechanically driven press brakes that have ram control systems other than the straight mechanical linkage systems of early press brakes.  Many of these early press brakes have been modified with after-market hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical control systems.  This paragraph applies to those retrofit packages as well as any OEM mechanical press brakes with controls of this type.

Issued

Jun 18, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:  (a)  Production Area - On or about April 9, 2013, employees are operating a Clark Forklift (#100) with a broken back-up alarm and strobe light.  (b)  Production Area - On or about April 9, 2013, employees are operating a Hyster Forklift (#106) with a broken back-up alarm, horn, and strobe light.  (c) Production Area - On or about April 9, 2013, employees are operating a Toyota Forklift (#109) with a broken horn and strobe light.  (d) Production Area - On or about April 9, 2013, employees are operating a Toyota Forklift (#110) with a broken back-up alarm and strobe light.

Issued

Jun 18, 2013

Abate by

Jul 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  (a) Production Floor - On or about April 9, 2013, a guard was not installed on the Chicago 265 Press Brake to prevent an operator's hands from becoming caught between the unused portion of the upper and lower die.

Issued

Jun 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):  (a)  Production Area - On or about April 9, 2013, the gear wheels on the power transmission of the Chicago 185 Bender (Apron Brake) were not guarded, thereby exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Jun 18, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:   (a) Throughout Production Area - Where employees use two compressed airlines for cleaning, the air pressure was not reduced to less than 30 pounds per square inch (p.s.i.), nor was effective chip guarding provided.

Issued

Jun 18, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.   (a)  Production Floor - On or about April 9, 2013, conduit housing the 220 volt wiring for on the Promecam Shear was damaged, in that the conduit was broken and exposing the internal wiring to damage.  (b)  Production Floor - On or about April 9, 2013, conduit housing the 480 volt wiring for the Chicago 265 Press Brake was damaged, in that the conduit was broken and exposing the internal wiring to damage.   (c)  Production Floor - On or about April 9, 2013, the control box and conduit housing the 480 volt wiring for the Chicago 185 Bender was damaged in that the conduit was broken, thereby exposing the internal wiring to damage.

Issued

Jun 18, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  (a)  Production Floor - On or about April 9, 2013, employees were exposed to the hazards of unguarded live parts on the Stamco Sheer operating at 220 volts, in that the coverplate on the junction box was not in place thereby exposing the live conductors.

Issued

Jun 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 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 was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a)  Cleaning Area- On or about April 9, 2013, the attachment plug on the flexible cord used to power the wall mounted exhaust fan was separated from the outer insulation and exposing the internal wiring.

Issued

Jun 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition:  (a) Production Area - On or about April 9, 2013, employees operating a Hyster Forklift (#106) on which the manufacturer's nameplate was illegible, in that the make, model, serial number, and load capacity ratings could not be read.  (b) Production Area - On or about April 9, 2013, employees operating a Toyota Forklift (#109) on which the manufacturer's nameplate was illegible, in that the make, model, serial number, and load capacity ratings could not be read.