OSHA Inspection: METAL TECH PARTNERS

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): An exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source:    525 Piggott St., Bruning, NE 68222 (Office):  The employer did not ensure that the EXIT signs located in the office were illuminated.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Dec 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):           525 Piggott St., Bruning, NE 68222 (Building #2, Building #4): The employer did not ensure that adequate machine guarding was provided on equipment including, but not limited to,       1)      Amada 50-ton Press Brake #4 at the point of operation.  2)      Amada 100-ton Press Brake #5 at the point of operation.  3)      Amada HFB 17 Press Brake #6 at the point of operation.  4)      Amada Shear at the point of operation.      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.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:                                                                                                                                   525 Piggott St., Bruning, NE 68222 (Maintenance Area): The opening between the work rest and abrasive wheel exceeded one-eighth inch on the 8 Jet bench grinder.  The opening was five-eighth inch.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:                                                                                                          525 Piggott St., Bruning, NE 68222 (Maintenance Area): A tongue guard on the Dayton 8 bench grinder was not being used to ensure that it was adjusted to a 1/4 inch opening. The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top opening was 1 1/2 inch.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:      525 Piggott St., Bruning, NE 68222 (Building #4): An electrical box, which was intended for use while permanently fixed to a wall and which had pre-punched knockouts, was attached to the end of a flexible cord and was used next to the Amada HFB 17 Press Brake.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraph (D) of this paragraph where the employer did not ensure that flexible cord was not attached to a building surface:      525 Piggott St., Bruning, NE 68222 (Building #4): A drop box flexible cord was attached to a flexible conduit on the Amada HFB 17 Press Brake.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(C)(3): A cord set and plug was not visually inspected before each days use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins, and such equipment was defective and used:      525 Piggott St., Bruning, NE 68222 (Maintenance Area): A cord set and plug was not visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins, and such equipment was defective and used. A flexible cord that was in use on the 8 Jet bench grinder had a missing ground pin.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      525 Piggott St., Bruning, NE 68222 (Building #2): An unused opening was not closed for an electrical outlet box used to power an oscillating fan.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A Log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was not completed in the detail as required by the regulation:   525 Piggott St., Bruning, NE 68222 (Site-Wide): The employer did not ensure that the OSHA Form 300 for the calendar year of 2013 were completed as required by the regulation to include, but not limited to:    a)      Specific part(s) of body affected. b)      Object/substance that directly injured or made person ill.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  Abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii):  The periodic inspection certification of energy control procedures did not contain the required documentation on identification of the machine or equipment  inspection date, employees included, and the person performing the inspection:    525 Piggott St., Bruning, NE 68222 (Site-Wide):  There was no documentation provided by the employer that showed the person performing the periodic inspection and the employees included in the inspection, but not limited to, the Amada Shear.        Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.