OSHA Inspection: DIAMOND DOOR PRODUCTS LTD

Issued

Aug 13, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 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   The employer does not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potential hazardous energy when employees are engaged in activities covered by this section.       a) This violation occurred on or about June 4, 2013 in the press area where Press Brake operators and maintenance employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when performing set-up or maintenance tasks on Accurpress Press Brakes 8096, 8097, 7628, 7630 and 9043 without specific procedures to control hazardous energy.       b)This violation occurred on or about June 4, 2013 in the press area where Press Brake operators and maintenance employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when performing set-up or maintenance tasks on  a Steelweld F3-6 Mechanical Press M765 without specific procedures to control hazardous energy.       c) This violation occurred on or about June 4, 2013 in the press area where Press Brake operators and maintenance employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when performing set-up or maintenance tasks on Accurshear Hydraulic Sheer 4595 without specific procedures to control hazardous energy.       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

Aug 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 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):     The employer does not guard the point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury.      a)  This violation was observed on or about June 4, 2013, in the fabrication shop area where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards while operating an Accurpress Press Brake, Serial 8096 without a point of operation guard.    b) This violation was observed on or about June 4, 2013, in the fabrication shop area where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards while operating an Accurpress Press Brake, Serial 8097 without a point of operation guard.   c)This violation was observed on or about June 4, 2013, in the fabrication shop area where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards while operating an Accurpress Press Brake,  Serial 7628 without a point of operation guard.    d) This violation was observed on or about June 4, 2013, in the fabrication shop area where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards while operating an Accurpress Press Brake, Serial 7630 without a point of operation guard.   e) This violation occurred on or about June 4, 2013, in the fabrication shop area where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards while operating an Accurpress Press Brake, Serial 9043 without a point of operation guard.   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 guards are installed on all machines to protect employees from the point of operation.

Issued

Aug 13, 2013

Abate by

Sep 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press.    The employer does not ensure that a point of operation guard on a mechanical power press was provided.  This violation occurred on or about June 4, 2013, in the press department where press operators were exposed to amputation hazards when operating a Steelweld Mechanical Power Press, Serial Number M765 without guards that prevented entry to the point of operation where the ram engages the top 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 guards are installed on the Steelweld Power Press to protect employees from the point of operation.

Issued

Aug 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 electrical devices and panels are readily accessible.  This violation was observed on or about June 4. 2013, manufacturing shop, where the overcurrent device was obstructed with boxes filled with manufactured door parts and stacked wooden pallets.     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 have ready access.