OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL MACHINE CO., INC.

Issued

2013-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1320.00 · Current $990.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:       a)  Central Machine Co. - Employees utilize flammable liquids/gases including CRC 3-36 aerosol spray on the manufacturing floor for lubricating finished machined parts and propane for fueling the forklift trucks.  The employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting on or about June 10, 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.      ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement and/or verbally communicate a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).  ADDITIONAL NOTE:  If the total number of employees never exceeds 10, then the employer may verbally communicate the Fire and Evacuation plan.

Issued

2013-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $1650.00 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):  a)  Central Machine Co. - On or about June 10, 2013, employees were operating propane powered forklifts and the employer did not ensure that the powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate the forklift safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    a)  Central Machine Co. - On or about June 10, 2013, employees were operating propane powered forklifts and the employer did not ensure that the forklift was examined/inspected for defects prior to use.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $1320.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a)  Central Machine Co. - On or about June 10, 2013, employees were exposed to flying chips and compressed air hazards from air nozzles used for cleaning metal chips off of machinery and machined parts where the dead end pressure exceeded 30 p.s.i.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1320.00 · Current $990.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 21505010

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)  Central Machine Co. - Employees use various chemicals, including but not limited to, CRC Lubricants, cutting fluids, and propane.  The employer had not developed or  implemented, and/or maintained the required program, on or about June 10, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 21505010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a)  Central Machine Co. - Employees use various chemicals, including but not limited to,  CRC Lubricants, cutting fluids, and propane, and employees were not provided information and training on the hazards of the chemicals, on or about on or about June 10, 2013.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.