OSHA Inspection: PURSTAT ENGINEERED TECHNOLOGIES

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,449 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    Extrusion Department, MD20 Extruder Platform, 1st Elevation, Southeast Platform - Spray cans, empty soda can, metal cleaning pads, tape, poly product, cores, and a broom handle located on the platform presented a tripping hazard.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,449 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded by a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction:    a)  Extrusion Department, MD20 Extruder Platform, 1st Elevation, Southwest Corner, Under Stairway - A floor hole in the grating measured 4 1/2 inches by 10 inches.    b)  Extrusion Department, Sterling 1 Extruder Platform, Top Elevation - A floor hole in the concrete floor measured approximately 6 inches in diameter.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:        a) MD20 Extruder, Top of the Tower - A midrail was not provided to prevent a fall into the opening between the platform and north side of the tower.    b)  MD20 Extruder, All Platform Elevations - The heights of the guardrails ranged from 35 inches to 36 inches above the platform gratings.    c) MD20 Extruder,  First Elevation, Southwest Corner of Platform - A midrail was not provided.    d)  All Platform Elevations for Sterling 1, Sterling 2, Harding, HPM and MPM Extruders - The heights of the guardrails ranged from 35 inches to 38 inches above the platform gratings.    e)  Top elevation of Sterling 1 Tower - Midrails were not provided on the platform.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,932 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side:    Extrusion Department - The stairway providing access to the hopper of the MD20 extruder was not provided with a railing on each side.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii): Lockout devices and tagout devices were not singularly identified and were not the only devices(s) used for controlling energy:    Establishment - Plastic zip-ties were periodically applied to energy isolation devices in lieu of locks.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D): Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):  a) Extrusion Department, Sterling 2 Winder - The tag that the maintenance manager applied to the electrical disconnect for the Sterling 2 winder included the identity of his co-worker rather than his identity.  b)  Maintenance Shop - A maintenance employee applied a lock with a tag that included the identity of a former employee, rather than his own identity, while servicing the "bag machine".

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  Establishment - The periodic inspection did not include observing authorized employee(s) perform the steps of the energy control procedure.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer did not certify that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date:  Establishment - The employer did not certify that a maintenance employee had received lockout/tagout training.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,932 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:    Converting Department, Converting Machine near the Slitter/Coater - The converting machine operator does not apply a lock on the electrical disconnet and on the air valve prior to putting teflon on the heater field.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  Converting Department - The converting operator of the in-house built converting machine located adjacent to the coater/slitter machine was not trained in the means necessary for energy control.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or other group:    Extrusion Department, Sterling 2 Winder - Two maintenance employees were servicing the sterling 2 winder while utilzing one lock and tag combination on the electrical disconnect switch.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,932 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    Shipping Department, Battery Charging Area - The self-contained emergency eyewash station was not suitable in that the water level was below the 15 minute flush mark, the water contained bugs, and the water was not changed at the frequency specified by the manufacturer.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,415 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):    Establishment - The employer did not ensure that two powered industrial truck operators were competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years:  Establishment - An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,932 Reduced

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:    Extrusion Department, Core Cutting Area - The unused portions of the Jet horizontal band saw blade were not guarded.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,932 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    Maintenance Shop, Westware 6 inch Bench Grinder - An adjustable tongue was not provided on the left grinding wheel.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,449 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):    Clean Room - The gears on the rewinder were not guarded.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,449 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    Extrusion Department, Adjacent to Co-Ex - Three electrical disconnect switches were obstructed by cardboard boxes, containers and plywood.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,449 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    Maintenance Shop, Circuit Breaker Panel Labeled "100 amp disconnect for maint" - An unused opening existed at the number 7 breaker position.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:  Maintenance Shop, Adjacent to the Overhead Door - The light switch mounted on wall to the left of the overhead door was damaged, resulting in approximatey one-half of the switch area uncovered.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,435 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    Establishment - Employees were not trained in the inspection, selection and use of electrical protective equipment for the protection against the potential electrical hazards of arc flash and electrical shock assoicated with performing diagnostic work on or near exposed live parts, performing repairs on or near exposed live parts and verifying the absence of voltage on exposed deenergized parts greater than 50 volts.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    Establishment - Employees were not provided with and did not use electrical protective equipment to protect them against the potential electrical hazards of arc flash and electrical shock while performing diagnostic work on or near exposed live parts, while performing repairs on or near exposed live parts and while verifying the absence of voltage on exposed deenergized parts greater than 50 volts.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  Establishment - The employer's noise exposure monitoring conducted in 2010 does not represent current noise exposures due to equpment changes.  Note:  Noise exposure monitoring conducted in 2010 estimated that employee noise exposure was greater than an 8 hour time weighted average of 90dba.  The employer implemented a hearing conservaton program in response to the study and modified equpment to reduce noise.  Subsequent noise monitoring was not conducted.   The employer does not mandate the use of hearing protective devices.

Issued

Jul 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer did not make a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives:  Establishment - The employer did not maintain a written procedure for working on or near exposed deenergized electrical parts.