OSHA Inspection: EJ USA INC

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(i): Flight(s) of stairs with four or more risers, less than 44 inches wide and having both sides enclosed, were not equipped with at least one standard handrail:    a) On or about 5/9/2013, Storage Room:  Stairs with twelve risers, leading to a second floor storage area were not provided with a hand rail.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a): Flammable liquids were not kept in covered containers when not in use:     a) On or about 5/9/2013, Paint Area:  Containers of flammable paint and thinner were left uncovered.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5):  Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):   a) On or about 5/9/2013, Paint Area:  An energized electrical extension cord reel with paint spray on it, was located 2.5 feet from the face of the spray booth.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:   a) On or about 5/9/2013, Paint Area:  The electrical controls for the spray booth were located ten feet from the face of the spray booth and were not rated for Class I, Division 2 use.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9): 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9):  Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity.   a) On or about 5/9/2013, Paint Area:  Flammable liquids (paints and thinners) were transfered without bonding and grounding precautions being utilized.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained:     a) On or about 5/9/2013, Paint Area:  The manometer provided on the side of the spray booth was not operational.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:   a) On or about 5/9/2013, Paint Area:  The floor of the spray booth along with hooks and racks inside of the spray booth had an accumulation of paint spray residue.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 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:     a) On or about 5/9/2013, Throughout the facility:  Employees are relying on emergency stop activation to perform blade changes and robot work, lock out not being used.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or other group:   a) On or about 5/9/2013, Throughout the facility:  Employees are relying on other people to lock out equipment for them.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:     a) On or about 5/9/2013, Throughout the facility:  The employer had not performed a periodic inspection of the companies lock out procedures and requirements within one year.       Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(ii): Adjustments on crane(s) were not maintained to assure correct function of the upper and lower limit switches:     a) On or about 5/10/2013, Steel Entry/ High Bay Area:  A Harrington 5 ton pendant operated Bridge Crane was operated without functional upper and lower limit switches.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,900 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:     a) On or about 5/9/2013, Riveting Area: A Hydraulic Press, Asset #348, was not provided with adequate guarding for the moving parts.     b) On or about 5/9/2013, Riveting Area:  A Riveting Machine, Asset #359, had a damaged trigger guard.     c) On or about 5/9/2013, Welding Area:  A Welding Robot, Asset #349, was not adequately guarded.     d) On or about 5/9/2013, Welding Area:  A Welding Robot, BK#4, Asset #350, was not adequately guarded.     e) On or about 5/9/2013, Welding Area:  A Welding Robot, BA Frame, was not adequately guarded.     Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Oct 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about 5/9/2013, Riveting Area: A Hydraulic Press, Asset #348, was not provided with adequate guarding for the point of operation.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii): Mechanical power press(es) were not inspected and tested at least weekly to determine the condition of the clutch/ brake mechanism and anti repeat mechanism.  Certification records for tests, inspections and maintenance were not maintained:     a) On or about 5/9/2013, Press Area:  Weekly inspections were not performed on a Minster Part Revolution Power Press, Asset #302.  No records were maintained for the press.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:     a) On or about 5/9/2013, Riveting Area: A Rigid brand cut off saw had a damaged blade guard.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 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) On or about 5/9/2013, High Bay Area: A door on an Ironworker, Asset #3556, was open, exposing energized electrical parts.