OSHA Inspection: LEWIS BOLT & NUT COMPANY

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00 · Current $4158.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    a)  On or about June 4, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries. The machine operator removed the die from header number 407 prior to locking out the unit.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4208.00 · Current $2524.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:      a)  On or about June 4, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from unguarded equipment at the following location:       1) Nail pointer where product placed is into the hammer; unit located on the shop floor.        Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4208.00 · Current $2524.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)(a):    a)  On or about June 4, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from an unguarded pulley at number 28 extruder drive.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a)  On or about June 4, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from an unguarded sprocket wheel and chain at the bolt conveyer number 450 roller.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4208.00 · Current $2524.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT AND CONDITION(S)) (STATE HAZARD(S) TO EMPLOYEE(S))    a) On or about June 4, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock injury at the following locations:     1) A 110 volt conductor on number 16 hammer located on the shop floor.     2) A 110 volt conductor on number 455 lbn roller on the shop floor.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $3770.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(ii): When normally enclosed live parts were exposed for maintenance or repair, they were not guarded to protect unqualified persons from contact with the live parts:     a) On or about June 4, 2013 and times prior employees were exposed to injuries from electrical shock where the panel on the compressor control was left open and energized. The panel service was 440 volts.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program was not updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use. The employer did not include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable:      a) On or about June 4, 2013 and times prior, the employer had not established and implemented an written Respiratory Protection program.       Abatement Note:  The respiratory protection programs shall include the elements listed in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix).    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 June 4, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from unguarded equipment at the following location:   1) Drill press chuck, located in the maintenance shop.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:      a) On or about June 4, 2013 and times prior, an adequate Hazard Communication program was not implemented for employees exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to acetone.      Abatement Note: A hazard communication program includes employee training as well as a written program including material safety data sheet and a master list of all chemicals.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").