OSHA Inspection: ENGINEERED PRECISION CASTINGS CO.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1890.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to  fall hazards when using a Cotterman Company Workmaster Platform to change light bulbs.    a)  Warehouse: A Cotterman Company Workmaster Platform was used to elevate an employee to change light bulbs and was not secured to the forklift using the chain provided, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3150.00 · Current $2363.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

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29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(i): The employer did not establish, within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram against which subsequent audiograms can be compared:  The employer did not establish a baseline audiograms for employees with overexposures working in the following areas:    a) Cut off room: A sandblaster/finisher was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 129.5% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 442minutes during one shift on 10/23/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    b) Deburring area: A finisher was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 162.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 428 minutes during one shift on 10/23/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3150.00 · Current $2363.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

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29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6): At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer did not obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels :  The employer did not obtain an annual audiogram for an employee exposed to 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels of more as follows:   a) Finishing department: A chemical cleaner was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 69.72% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 426 minutes during one shift on 10/23/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3150.00 · Current $2363.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  The employer did not provide training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95(k) for employees with exposures to noise above 85 decibels working in the following areas:    a) Cut off room: A sandblaster/finisher was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 129.5% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 442minutes during one shift on 10/23/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    b) Deburring area: A finisher was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 162.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 428 minutes during one shift on 10/23/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(2): The training program was not repeated annually for each employee included in the hearing conservation program. Information in the training program was not updated to be consistent with changes in protective equipment and work processes:   The employer did not provide annual training for an employee exposed to 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels or more as follows:   a) Finishing department caustic wash room: A chemical cleaner was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 69.72% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 426 minutes during one shift on 10/23/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1890.00 · Current $1418.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:          a) Finishing department: The employer did not ensure that employees engaged in activities such as, but not limited to deburring and grinding, used appropriate eye protection. Safety glasses  worn by employees did not create a tight seal on the top and bottom of the frames to protect against flying particles, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a) Foundry: The employer did not ensure that employees were provided proper gloves to protect against burns. Work gloves worn by employees pouring molten metal had openings around the cuffs allowing sparks to enter, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1890.00 · Current $1418.00 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:   a) Caustic wash room: An eyewash station, capable of 15 minutes of continuous flushing, was not provided in the immediate area where sodium hydroxide, a corrosive chemical, was used, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1890.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not evaluate an employee operating a Caterpillar propane powered fork lift to ensure that the employee was competent in its operation,   on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1890.00 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:  a) Finishing department: Two Engelberg Huller deburring machines did not have guards over the bottom contact wheels creating pinch point hazards,  on or about 8/1/13.    b) Tool room: A Mead Chicago sander did not have guards over the top and bottom guide wheels creating pinch point hazards, on or about 8/1/13.    c) Wax setup area: A guard was not in place over the protruding screws on the agitator shaft located next to the handle on the lid to the soluble wax melter creating a rotating part hazard, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1890.00 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:   a) Tool room: The work rest on a Cincinnati bench grinder had an opening of 1 ½ inches,   on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1890.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(5): The angular exposure of grinding wheel periphery and slides for safety guards used on cutting-off machine(s) employing the wheel periphery exceeded 150 degrees:  a) Cutoff room: The safety guard on the stationary cutoff wheel exceeded 150 degrees, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1890.00 · Current $1418.00 Reduced

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) Tool room: Compressed air guns used to clean machines and parts was measured at 50 psi and did not have reducers, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1890.00 · Current $1418.00 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:  a) Wax Setup area: A light switch used to operate the wax bath was not mounted, on or about 8/1/13.   b) Tool room near Bridgeport mill: A 4x4 receptacle used to power lights used with the Bridgeport milling machine was not mounted, on or about 8/1/13.  c) Tool room near CNC lathe: A 4x4 receptacle used to power a crane was not mounted, on or about 8/1/13.  d) Foundry near electrical cabinet for melters: A 4x4 receptacle used to power a crane was not mounted, on or about 8/1/13 . e) Foundry near pre-heat furnace: A 4x4 receptacle was not mounted,  on or about 8/1/13.   f) Shell Coating area: A receptacle used to power a sump pump was not mounted, on or about 8/1/13.  g) Straightening area: A 4x4 electrical receptacle used to power a light and fan were not mounted, on or about 8/1/13.  h) Cutoff area: The box housing switches for the lights was crushed, on or about 8/1/13.  i) Wax Setup area: Power strips were permanently mounted onto work stations and used to power items such as, but not limited to, fans, sottering guns, hot plates and torching machines, on or about 8/1/13.   j) Tool room in back area: A power strip was mounted to the wall and used to power items such as, but not limited to, tooling machines, on or about 8/1/13.   k) Sprue Injection area: A power strip was mounted on a work table behind press W5 and was used to power such things as, but not limiited to, a fan on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   a) Tool room: An extension cord was used to power a skimmer on the back of the CNC machine, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1890.00 · Current $1418.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that adversely affected safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  a) Shell Coating area on wall next to sump pump: The cover for a disconnect switch operating a mixer was not completely sealed, on or about 8/1/13.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Sprue injection area back of injection press W5: A bus bar operating an alarm switch was not guarded against accidental contact, on or about 8/1/13.  b) Sprue injection area back of injection press W5: A pressure switch operating the hydraulics on the press was not guarded against accidental contact, on or about 8/1/13.  c) Sprue injection area next to injection press W5: Wires operating a power strip on a work bench was not guarded against accidental contact, on or about 8/1/13.  d) Sprue injection area behind press W5: Wires operating heat tape on the melter were not guarded against accidental contact, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Shell coating area on wall next to sump pump: A knockout on the side of the disconnect switch box was not closed,  on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Cut off area: A junction box powering a disconnect switch for the cut off saws did not have a cover, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a) Grinding department across from tumbler barrels: A cord that powered a drill press had a broken strain relief, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a)  Throughout facility: Employees were not provided copies of Appendix D for the voluntary use of 3M N95 respirators on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a)    Throughout facility: Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to annual maintenance checks, on or about 8/1/13.   Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.  Maintenance check includes an internal examination, except extinguishers with stored pressure.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  a) NC mill room/2nd CNC area: Monthly hook inspections, with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection, were not performed for the Dayton 500 pound crane. on or about 8/1/13.    b) Chemical wash room (finishing department): Monthly hook inspections, with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection, were not performed for two  Lodestar one ton cranes, on or about 8/1/13      c) Foundry Area: Monthly hook inspections, with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection, were not performed for one 500 pound CM crane and two half ton CM cranes, on or about 8/1/13    d) NDT room: Monthly hook inspections, with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection, were not performed for a 500 pound Lodestar crane, on or about 8/1/13    e) Tool Room: Monthly hook inspections with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection were not performed for the half ton CM crane, on or about 8/1/13.    f) Straightening room: Monthly hook inspections, with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection, were not performed for a half ton CM Lodestar crane, on or about 8/1/13

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:   a) CNC mill room/2nd CNC area: Monthly chain inspections, with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection, were not performed for the Dayton 500 pound crane. on or about 8/1/13.    b) Chemical wash room (finishing department): Monthly chain inspections, with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection, were not performed for two  Lodestar one ton cranes, on or about 8/1/13    c) Foundry Area: Monthly chain inspections, with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection, were not performed for one 500 pound CM crane and two half ton CM cranes, on or about 8/1/13    d) NDT room: Monthly chain inspections, with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection, were not performed for a 500 pound Lodestar crane, on or about 8/1/13    e) Tool Room: Monthly chain inspections with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection were not performed for the half ton CM crane, on or about 8/1/13.    f) Straightening room: Monthly chain inspections, with a certification record listing the signature of the inspector, the identity of the chain and the date of the inspection, were not performed for a half ton CM Lodestar crane, on or about 8/1/13

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:   a) CNC mill room/2nd CNC area: Periodic inspections were not performed for the Dayton 500 pound crane. on or about 8/1/13.      b) Chemical wash room (finishing department): Periodic inspections were not performed for two  Lodestar one ton cranes, on or about 8/1/13         c) Foundry Area: Periodic inspections were not performed for one 500 pound CM crane and two half ton CM cranes, on or about 8/1/13      d) NDT room: Periodic inspections were not performed for a 500 pound Lodestar cranes, on or about 8/1/13      e) Tool Room: Periodic inspections were not performed for the half ton CM crane, on or about 8/1/13.      f) Straightening room: Periodic inspections were not performed for a half ton CM Lodestar crane, on or about 8/1/13

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a) Wax setup and injection area: Two (2) 55-gallon drums, one containing Tate Lyle Citric Acid and the other containing FMC Grade 100 Soda Ash  were not labeled with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provided at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, on or about 8/1/13.

Issued

2014-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) Shell coat and finishing department: Newly hired employees were not provided training on the hazardous chemicals used in the facility, such as, but not limited to, sodium hydroxide, metals, welding gases, Kodak Industrex Single Part Developer Replenisher, oil, pattern wash, stucco, at the time of their initial assignment,   on or about 8/1/13.