OSHA Inspection: NEMA ENCLOSURES MANUFACTURING LLC

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by, which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:     This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2013, in the North Bay of facility where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using a Progressive brand overhead crane without a functioning safety latch on the hoisting hook.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard:    The employer does not ensure that all overhead cranes used by employees are subjected to frequent inspections as defined by the standard to prevent employee injury.       a. This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2013, and at times prior thereto, in the North Bay when employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a 10 ton Progressive brand overhead crane that had not been inspected at frequent intervals and safety deficiencies were present.     b. This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2013, and at times prior thereto, in the South Bay when employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a 10 ton unknown brand overhead crane that had not been inspected at frequent intervals and safety deficiencies were present.    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 all material handling equipment used by employees is inspected and determined to be in safe condition before being put into service.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:     The employer does not ensure that all overhead crane running ropes are subjected to inspections at least once a month to prevent employee injury.       a. This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2013, and at times prior thereto, in the North Bay when employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a 10 ton Progressive brand overhead crane that had not had its wire running ropes inspected at least once a month.      b. This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2013, and at times prior thereto, in the South Bay when employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a 10 ton unknown brand overhead crane that had not had its wire running ropes inspected at least once a month.      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 all ropes used on cranes are inspected at least monthly and a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier for the ropes which were inspected are maintained.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(i): Unsafe condition(s) disclosed during the frequent or periodic inspection(s) required by 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane(s) was resumed:    The employer does not ensure that unsafe conditions found during periodic inspections of overhead cranes are corrected before they are operated.      a. This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2013, and at times prior thereto, in the North Bay when employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a 10 ton Progressive brand overhead that were found to have safety deficiencies that were not corrected before operation of the cranes resumed.        b. This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2013, and at times prior thereto, in the South Bay when employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a 10 ton unknown brand overhead crane that that were found to have safety deficiencies that were not corrected before operation of the cranes resumed.    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 all cranes used by employees are inspected to identify unsafe conditions and when unsafe conditions are found, they are corrected before the crane is operated.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    The employer does not ensure that all angle grinders are equipped with guards to protect employees from injury. This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2013, in the grinding area of the Fabrication Shop when an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards while using a DeWalt 5 inch angle grinder without a 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 all portable powered tools are equipped with the required guards.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    The employer has not established and implemented a written respiratory program when employees are required to wear respiratory protection. This violation occurred on or about June 18, 2013, and at times prior thereto, in the powder coating booth when an employee was required to wear a tight fitting respirator while powder coating without an established and implemented written respiratory protection program.       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 they establish and implement a written respiratory protection program that includes the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i-ix).