OSHA Inspection: DEWALCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:   The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazard of being struck by which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:          This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, in the press area where a die setter was exposed to being struck-by loads lifted with a CM Series 522 ½ ton hoist that was missing a safety latch on the hook.       Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that safety latches are installed and maintained on all hoist hooks.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having one side open, did not have at least one stair railing on the open side:      The employer does not ensure that stairways less than 44 inches wide have stair railing on the open side.   This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, on the north side of the facility where maintenance employees were exposed to fall hazards when accessing the outside maintenance storage area without a stair railing on the open side of the stairway.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that stairways less than 44 inches wide have stair railing on the open side.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:      Athough employees were provided with and using hearing protection, the employer does not ensure that a continulin, effective hearing conervation programis instituted when employees noise exposure equals or exceeds and 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a continuing, effective hearing conservation program is instituted when employee noise exposure equals or exceeds an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

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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 does not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in activities covered by this section.      a)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department where CNC operators, programmers and maintenance employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when performing set-up or maintenance tasks on CNC lathes such as, but not limited to, CNC L1- CNC L9 and TS1- TS8 without specific procedures to de-energize the equipment.       b)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the tool and die department where tool and die employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when performing set-up tasks on CNC mills such as, but not limited to, CNC M1 and CNC M5 (mini-mill) without specific procedures to de-energize the equipment.      c)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the press department where the die setter and maintenance employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when performing die changes and maintenance tasks on mechanical power presses such as, but not limited to, PR-1, PR-2, PR-17, PR-20 PR-19, PR-25 and PR-27 without specific procedures to de-energize the equipment.        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in activities covered by this section.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D): Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):        The employer does not ensure that lockout devices and tagout devices indicate the identity of the employee applying the devices.  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, at the PR21 press where a maintenance employee used a lock and tagout device that did not identify the employee applying the lock and tagout device for service and maintenance tasks on the press.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that lockout devices and tagout devices indicate the identity of the employee applying the devices.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:      The employer does not ensure that lockout or tagout devices are affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.  This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, on the CNC L3 lathe where a maintenance employee was exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when repairing a turret on the lathe without applying a lockout or tagout device to the disconnect.           Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that lockout or tagout devices are affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2): Battery changing and charging installations for industrial trucks were not provided with facilities for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte:      The employer does not ensure that battery changing and charging installations for industrial trucks are provided with facilities for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte.  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the screw machine room where maintenance employees were exposed to chemical burn hazards when performing maintenance on the Nissan forklift battery without providing means to flush or neutralize battery acid.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that battery changing and charging installations for industrial trucks are provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(6): Slings were not securely attached to their loads:      The employer does not ensure that slings are securely attached to their loads.  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the screw machine room where CNC operators were exposed to struck-by hazards when lifting buckets of metal shavings with a chain sling that did not secure the load on the bottom throat of the hooks.       Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that that slings are securely attached to their loads.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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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 does not ensure that machine guarding is provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by ingoing nip points and rotating parts.  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling area where the CNC programmer was exposed to caught-in hazards when operating the CNC L1 lathe without a guard over the end of the conveyor.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that machine guarding is provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by ingoing nip points and rotating parts.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:      The employer does not ensure that the work rests on grinding machinery is adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eight inch.  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the tool and die department where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when using a Dewalt 785 bench grinder to sharpen drill bits with work rests greater than 1/8 inch from the abrasive wheel.        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the work rests on grinding machinery is adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eight inch.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   The employer does not ensure that the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue guards do not exceed one-fourth inch.  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the tool and die department where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when using a Dewalt 785 bench grinder to sharpen drill bits with tongue guards greater than 1/4 inch from the abrasive wheel.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue guards do not exceed one-fourth inch.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(ii): Mechanical power press(es) using part revolution clutches were not provided with a red color stop control, which would immediately deactivate the clutch and apply the brake, override any other control, and require use of the operating tripping means:        The employer does not ensure that mechanical power presses using part revolution clutches are provided with a red color stop control.        a)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the press department where employees were exposed to amputation hazards when using the PR-2 press without a red button on the emergency stop.       b)  This violation occurred on or about May 9, 2013, in the press department where employees were exposed to amputation hazards when using the PR-1 press without a functioning emergency stop control.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that mechanical power presses using part revolution clutches are provided with a red color stop control.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(x): Foot operated tripping control(s) used by mechanical power press(es) with part revolution clutches were not protected to prevent operation from falling or moving objects, or from unintended operation by accidental stepping onto the pedals:        The employer does not ensure that the pedal mechanism on mechanical power presses with part revolution clutches are protected from unintended operation.   This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, in the press department where employees were exposed to amputation hazards when using the PR-2 press without a guard over the foot pedal.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the pedal mechanism on mechanical power presses with part revolution clutches are protected from unintended operation.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(i): Power press control system(s) on mechanical power press(es) were not provided with main power disconnect switch(es), capable of being locked only in the off position:      The employer does not ensure that power press control systems on mechanical power presses are provided with a main disconnect switch capable of being locked in the off position.  This violation occurred on or about May 9, 2013, in the press department where the die setter was exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards when changing dies on the PR-1 press without a functioning disconnect.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that power press control systems on mechanical power presses are provided with a main disconnect switch capable of being locked in the off position.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(d)(6)(i): Tonnage and stroke requirements were neither stamped on die(s) nor recorded on records readily available to the die setter:      The employer does not ensure that tonnage and stroke requirements are stamped on the die or readily available to the die setter.  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the press department where the die setter was exposed to struck-by hazards when setting dies for mechanical power presses without tonnage and stroke requirement stamped on the die.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that that tonnage and stroke requirements are stamped on the die or readily available to the die setter.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:      The employer does not ensure that a program of periodic and regular inspection of mechanical power presses if followed.  This violation occurred on or about May 9, 2013, in the press department where press operators and the die setter were exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards when using mechanical power presses to manufacture locking devices without press inspections.        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that that a program of periodic and regular inspection of mechanical power presses if followed.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:      The employer does not ensure that unguarded projecting shaft ends do not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft.  This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, in the press department where press operators were exposed to caught-in hazards when using the PR-19 press without a guard over the horizontal shaft end.          Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that unguarded projecting shaft ends do not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:      The employer does not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes is reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.        a) This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using compressed air for cleaning metal shavings on the following CNC mill and CNC lathes:            1.  CNC M-1 mill- compressed air measured 40 p.s.i;      2.  CNC L-8 lathe- compressed air measured 50 p.s.i.;      3.  CNC L-7 lathe- compressed air measured 70 p.s.i.;       4.  CNC L-6 lathe- compressed air measured 50 p.s.i.      b) This violation occurred on or about May 9, 2013, in the tool and die department where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using compressed air for cleaning metal shavings on the following mills and die table:            1.   Bridgeport Mill SN: 11-55-0001- compressed air measured 50 p.s.i.;      2.   Bridgeport Mill SN: A2AA- compressed air measured 100 p.s.i.;      3.   Bridgeport Mill SN: 1-18-0171- compressed air measured 100 p.s.i.;      4.   Die Table #2- compressed air measured 100 p.s.i.      c) This violation occurred on or about May 9, 2013, in the press department where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using compressed air greater than 30 p.s.i. at the weather seal die when cutting notches in end caps.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes is reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:          The employer does not ensure that oxygen cylinders in storage are separated from fuel gas cylinders.  This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, in the screw machine room where maintenance employees were exposed to fire and struck-by hazards when performing maintenance tasks without oxygen cylinders and empty acetylene cylinders being separated.          Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure oxygen cylinders in storage are separated from fuel gas cylinders.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:      The employer does not ensure that overcurrent devices are readily accessible.       a)  This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, on the south wall of the screw machine room where a forklift and charging station was located in front of the A3 breaker panel that powered lights for the screw machine room.      b)  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, on the east wall of resistance welding where two baskets of rings were located in front of the LP6 breaker panel that powered lights for resistance welding and quality control.        c)  This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, on the west wall of quality control where the material supervisor's desk was located adjacent to the A8 breaker panel that powered the transformers to the CNC machines.        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that overcurrent devices are readily accessible.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:      The employer does not ensure that the path to ground from equipment is permanent, continuous and effective.        a)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the press department where press operators and the die setter were exposed to electrical hazards when using a controller for the PR-21 press without a ground prong.        b)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the press department where press operators and the die setter were exposed to electrical hazards using a fan without a ground prong.       c)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the press department where press operators were exposed to electrical hazards when using the PR-16 press without a ground prong.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the path to ground from equipment is permanent, continuous and effective.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      The employer does not ensure that unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings are effectively closed.        a)  This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department on the CNC L4 lathe where the receptacle was not secured to the outlet box creating an opening and exposing maintenance employees to electrical hazards.      b)  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the resistance welding department where a blank was missing from the LP-6 breaker panel exposing maintenance employees to electrical hazards.      c)  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the quality control department where two blanks were missing from the LP-10 and A-8 breaker panels exposing maintenance employees to electrical hazards.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings are effectively closed.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose and each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    The employer does not ensure that fittings are provided with covers and outlet boxes in completed installations have a faceplate.  a)  This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department on the CNC L1 lathe where the conduit fitting was open exposing the CNC programmer and maintenance employees to electrical and fire hazards.    b)  This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department on the CNC L2 lathe where the receptacle did not have a faceplate exposing the CNC programmer and maintenance employees to electrical and fire hazards.    c)  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the resistance welding department where the conduit fitting to the electrical timer switch was open exposing maintenance employees to electrical and fire hazards.       Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that fittings are provided with covers and outlet boxes in complete installation have a faceplate.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:        The employer does not ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed.  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, at the facility where employees were exposed to fire and chemical hazards when using compressed gases and chemicals such as, but not limited to, oxygen, acetylene, agitene, acetone, degreasers and cutting fluids without developing a written program.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:   The employer does not ensure that employees are provided information to the availability of the written hazard communication program and material safety data sheets.    a)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department where employees were exposed to chemical hazards when using chemicals such as, but not limited to, degreasers and cutting fluids without information as to the location and availability of material safety data sheet.    b)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the press department where employees were exposed to chemical hazards when using chemicals such as, but not limited to, cutting fluids without information as to the location and availability of material safety data sheet.       Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are provided information to the availability of the written hazard communication program and material safety data sheets.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:      The employer does not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled with the identity of the hazardous chemical.      a)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department by the TS-8 lathe where employees were exposed to chemical hazards when using a 24 ounce spray bottle that was not labeled with the identity of its contents.        b)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department by the CNC M1 mill where employees were exposed to chemical hazards when using a spray bottle that was not labeled with the identity of its contents.        c)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the screw machine room by the spinner where employees were exposed to chemical hazards when using a spinner tank that was not labeled with the identity of its contents.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled with the identity of the hazardous chemical.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:   The employer does not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled with the appropriate hazard warnings.    a)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department by the TS-8 lathe where employees were exposed to chemical hazards when using a 24 ounce spray bottle that was not labeled with the hazard warning.      b)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department by the CNC M1 mill where employees were exposed to chemical hazards when using a spray bottle that was not labeled with the hazard warning.      c)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the screw machine room by the spinner where employees were exposed to chemical hazards when using the spinner tank that was not labeled with the hazard warning.      d)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the tool and die room where employees were exposed to chemical hazards when using a bottle containing acetone that was not labeled with the hazard warning.      e)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department by the CNC M1 mill where employees were exposed to chemical hazards when using a 24 ounce spray bottle containing agitene that was not labeled with the hazard warning.         Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled with the appropriate hazard warnings.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:      The employer does not ensure that machines designed for fixed locations are securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the press department where mechanical power presses were not anchored.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that machines designed for fixed locations are securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:   The employer does not ensure that rated loads on portable jacks are permanently marked on the jack.  This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, in the resistance welding department where a pallet jack used to move baskets of rings was not labeled with the load rating.       Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that rated loads on portable jacks are permanently marked on the jack.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   The employer does not ensure that electrical equipment is used in accordance with the listing and labeling.     a)  This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, in the quality control department where two power strips were daisy chained to power equipment such as, but not limited to a fan and an optical comparator.      b)  This violation was observed on or about May 9, 2013, in the quality control department where three power strips were daisy chained to power equipment such as, but not limited to computers, printers and phones.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that electrical equipment is used in accordance with the listing and labeling.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(vi)(C)(8): Exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of portable hand lamp that may become energized was not grounded:   The employer does not ensure that metal parts of a portable clamp light are grounded.   This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the milling department where a maintenance employee was using a clamp light with an aluminum reflector on the CNC L3 that was not equipped with a grounding wire.       Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that metal parts of portable hand lamps are grounded.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:   The employer does not ensure that conductors entering fittings are protected from abrasion.  This violation was observed on or about May 7, 2013, in the press department where the flexible cord from the controller of PR-21 was not protected from abrasion.       Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that conductors entering fittings are protected from abrasion.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   The employer does not ensure that flexible cords are not used as a substitute for fixed wiring.      a)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the press department where an extension cord was used to power the controller for the PR-21 press.    b)  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the press department where an extension cord was used to power the PR-16 press.     Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords are not used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.306(j)(5): Electric equipment operating at more than 15 volts, including power supply cords, used with fountains was not protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters:    The employer does not ensure that electric equipment used with fountains is protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters.  This violation occurred on or about May 7, 2013, in the lunchroom where drinking fountains used by employees was not protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter.      Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that electric equipment used with fountains are protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters.