OSHA Inspection: LEAK SEALERS INC. D/B/A PHOENIX PRECISION MACHINE

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    The employer does not ensure that procedures clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy. This violation occurred on or about July 23, 2013, in the front fabrication shop where CNC operators, programmers, and maintenance employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when performing set-up or maintenance tasks on lathes such as but not limited to, the CNC HASS ST-20 and DaeWoo vertical lathe without specific procedures to control hazardous energy.       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 procedures clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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:   The employer does not guard the rotating parts of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury.   a) This violation was observed on or about July 23, 2013, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating two Enco engine lathes without chuck guards.    b) This violation was observed on or about July 23, 2013, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Harrison engine lathe without a chuck guard.    c). This violation occurred on or about July 23, 2013, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Bullard 42" vertical lathe without a chuck guard.    d) This violation was observed on or about July 23, 2013, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Summit engine lathe without a chuck guard.     e) This violation occurred on or about July 23, 2013, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a King vertical lathe without a chuck 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 machines that expose employees to hazards are guarded.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   The employer does not ensure that electrical outlets are provided with covers approved for the purpose.  This violation was observed on or about July 23, 2013, in the fabrication shop where employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards when plugging in radios and lamps into a receptacle that had a broken cover.    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 fittings are provided with covers in complete installation with a protective faceplate.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:     The employer does not ensure that welders were provided ground leads without damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors.  This violation was observed on or about July 23, 2012, in the welding shop where the ground lead had damaged insulation exposing bare conductors.     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 welding cables are fully insulated without showing bare conductors.