OSHA Inspection: THE GENT MACHINE COMPANY

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    a)  On or about May 14, 2013, in Building 441, the employer failed to maintain a clean floor in that the floor was covered with oil which caused it to be excessivley slippery.      b) On or about May 14, 2013, in Building 445, the employer failed to maintain a clean surface on the ramp leading from the parts washing area to the break room in that the ramp was covered with oil which caused it to be excessivley slippery.  There is no hand rail for this ramp.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.    On or about May 14, 2013, the employer did not establish an energy control program for authorized and affected employees.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about May 14, 2013, the employer did not ensure that each employee, responsible for operating a powered industrial truck, had received the required training.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer.    On or about May 14, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the synthetic web slings, used to lift bar stock, are inspected daily before use for damage and defects.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material.    On or about May 14, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the synthetic web slings, used to lift bar stock, are marked or coded to show their rated capacity.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service.     On or about May 14, 2013, the employer did not ensure that cut or torn synthetic web slings were immediately removed from service.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,750 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:    Instances (a) through (cc) 29 total.     a)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers, near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running, and near the rotating spindle on Davenport #1.       b)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #2.      c)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #3.      d)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #4.      e)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #5.      f)   On or before  May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #6.      g)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #7.          h)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #8.      i)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #9.          j)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #10.      k)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #11.          l)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #12.      m)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #13.          n)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #14.      o)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #15.          p)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #16.      q)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #17.      r)    On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #18.      s)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers, near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running, and near the rotating spindle on Davenport #19.           t)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #20.      u)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #21.          v)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #22.      w)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #23.          x)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers, near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running, and near the rotating spindle on Davenport #24.       y)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers and near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running on Davenport #25.           z)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers, near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running, and near the rotating spindle on Davenport #26.      aa)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers, near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running, and near the rotating spindle on Davenport #27.       bb)  On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers, near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running, and near the rotating spindle on Davenport #28.       cc)   On or before May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation and rotating parts on the Model ?B? Davenport multiple spindle lathe.  Employees were exposed when they were required to put their hands near rotating parts to operate the drive and clutch levers, near moving parts when they have to remove the product from a basket while the machine is running, and near the rotating spindle on Davenport #29.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,000 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).    On or about May 14, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the cover for the electrical disconnect feeding the compressor in building 441's mechanical room was installed.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles had live parts normally exposed to employee contact.    On or about May 14, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the switch cover on the vertical sander in building 441 completely covered the electrical box and protected employees from exposure to energized electrical parts.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.    On or about May 14, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the flexible cord providing electrical power to the vertical sander, in building 441, had strain relief devices at the termination point within the switch box.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $33,000 · Current $16,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Points of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zones during operating cycles.    a) Leading up to and on or about May 14, 2013, the employer allowed employees to operate the Citizen and Ganesh CNC    machines after removing the interlock devices from the bar loaders and bar feeders.  Employees where continually exposed to the point of operation during reloading of the bar feeders while they were in operation.      b) Leading up to and on or about May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to the point of operation, on the Citizen CNC machines, by allowing them override the interlocks with a homemade device/ key during setup operations.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not being inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear  between regular inspections:  On or about May 14, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees who operate overhead cranes are performing frequent inspections.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.  Leading up to and on or about May 14, 2013, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards by installing a 220 volt plug not in accordance with the manufactures UL listing or labeling.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  On or about August 2012 to present the employer used flexible cords, attached to building surfaces by tie-wraps, to provide electrical power to various equipment, including the vertical sander, in building 441.