OSHA Inspection: MISSOURI FORGE, INC.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:  a. Lockout procedures were not complete and did not include the requirements of the standard (1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A) through (D)); procedures did not include specific shut down, the specific energy isolation device to be used to lockout, and specific test procedures.   Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:  a. Lockout inspection was not documented as required by the standard (and as stated by the employer's program, paragraph 10).  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a. At hammer machine #3, where lockout work was being performed, the lock shackle was placed through the hasp (attached to the disconnect) but was not locked.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,083 Reduced

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 by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  a. The 480 V electrical panel box to the Ferrachute machine was left open and not secured.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a. A cooling fan in the cutting building was operated with an open ground.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a. At hammer machine #7, a fan junction box was not covered; conductors were exposed.  b. At hammer machine #5, the e-stop box was not covered; knockouts missing.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a. At machine #4 an extension cord was used with badly damaged insulation.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with, and/or did not use, electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:  a. Where electrical work was performed on live equipment at greater than 240 V, electrical personal protective equipment was not provided and worn, including electrically insulated gloves, double layer switching (head) gear, and flame resistant clothing.  (Note: NFPA 70E can be referred to for information on arc flash personal protective equipment.  An air test is required to be done on electrically insulated gloves before use; see 1910.137(b)(2)(ii).)  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. Compressed air greater than 30 psi was used for cleaning, such as, but not limited to, in the machining area where air pressure, measured at the nozzle, was greater than 80 psi.   Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).