OSHA Inspection: WYMAN GORDON

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 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:  Main production floor/grounds by picnic table, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts:  Floors were not kept in a clean safe condition:  Instance a:  Piles of concrete dust become airborne when driven over with powered industrial vehicles or when walked across by employees.  Instance b:  Broken pallets and wood with exposed nails are on the ground by the picnic table where employees have breaks.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Oct 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair:  Forge shop, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts;  The driving surface in the forge shop where powered industrial vehicles operate was not maintained in good repair allowing for pits up to 3 inches deep.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and floor opening was not adequately guarded by standard railing or any other effected means.   Maintenance Hut, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts;  The pit at the forklift maintenance area was not protected by standard railings or other means to prevent employees from falling into the pit.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(4)(i): The employer stored LP-Gas in a quantitiy exceeding 300 pounds (approximately 2550 cubic feet in vapor form) inside of a building.  LP gas storage, main aisleway, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts:  The employer stored approximately 26 - 30 pound cylinders (approximately 780 pounds) in an indoor storage along the main aisle.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  Main aisle toward the hut, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts;  Jersey barrier set up to protect the fire extinguisher from being hit and damaged by powered industrial vehicles was placed in such a manner that it prevented employees from safely accessing the extinguisher.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): Industrial truck driver(s) were not required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and wherever vision was obstructed:  Main aisle by paint booths, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts:  Employees driving powered industrial trucks did not sound their horns when approaching cross aisles where vision was obstructed by the load and/or equipment at the corner.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:  Wyman Gordan, 244 Worcester Street, North Granby, Massachusetts:  Employees were using powered industrial trucks that were defective or unsafe.  Instance a:  Truck 6042 - jaws do not come together  Instance b:  Glamma - wheels were bad.  All tread had been lost and was still in use.  Also squeeze function does not lock.  Instance c:  Hyster 15-548 daily checklist showed that the horn did not work and the truck was kept in service.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 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:  100 ton crane, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts;  The 100 ton crane periodically stops working for unknown reasons including when a tandom lift is performed.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,900 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8870

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:  480 volt High Bay Lighting Feeder, Location: 21-A2 Sub Station, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts:  The 480 volt High Bay Lighting Feeder panel had been damaged by a powered industrial truck, but left in use with exposed conductors, exposing employees to live electrical parts over 50 volts.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(h)(2)(v)(B): Where exposed to physical damage from vehicular traffic, suitable guards were not provided;  Forge Shop, High Bay Lighting Feeder, location 21-A2 Sub Station, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts:  The 480 volt High Bay Lighting feeder, wall hung electrical panel was not guarded from physical damage from vehiclular traffic resulting in panel damage and exposed, energized electrical equipment.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

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:  Maintenance Hut, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts;  240 volt, wall hung electrical distribution panel 2H in the maintenance hut was blocked by a MIG welder and work cart preventing ready access to the overcurrent devices.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ii): Temporary wiring was not removed immediately upon completion of the project or purpose for which the wiring was installed:  Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts:  Extension cords were staged for the next job with the cords left plugged into to outlets with no load attached after tasks they were used for were completed.  Instance a:  Metronor inspection area - extension cord was left plugged in after use and was crushed by a pallet  Instance b:  Maintenance Hut - extension cord was left plugged in and hung on a column for "as needed" use

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  Metronor Inspection Area, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts;  The extension cord in the inspection area that had been left plugged in when not in use was crushed by a pallet resulting in damage to the insulation.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1): Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  Main walkway on damaged column, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts;  Dark grey wall hung electrical fuse panel was not clearly marked to indicate the purpose for the fuses in that was difficult to see when written in blue marker.

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8870

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:  Computer across from 50,000 ton press, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, North Grafton, Massachusetts:  The computer work station across from the 50,000 ton press was powered via a relocatable power tap that was being supported by the cords without proper strain relief.