OSHA Inspection: RAPID PRODUCTION TOOLING INC.

Issued

Jan 14, 2014

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $1,323 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Grounding. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.       a)         Rapid Production Tooling, Inc. at 265 Bunyan Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513: On and before 7/18/13, the employer did not ensure that precautions were taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors. Employees transferred isopropanol alcohol from a metal 55 gallon drum into smaller containers for use. All items and objects involved in the transfer were not maintained at the same potential energy, in that bonding and grounding were not used to dissipate static charge. This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.        Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 14, 2014

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $1,323 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:           a)    Rapid Production Tooling, Inc. at 265 Bunyan Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513: On and before 7/18/13, the employer did not protect employees from hazards created by operating an unguarded portion of blade of a vertical band saw. This condition exposed employees to amputation hazards.        Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 14, 2014

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $1,323 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:         (a)   Rapid Production Tooling, Inc. at 265 Bunyan Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513: On and before 7/18/13, the employer did not ensure that the Dayton bench grinders located in the machine shop had the correct distance between the wheel periphery and the end of the peripheral member at the top because the adjustable tongue was missing.  This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of flying chips and debris.           Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 14, 2014

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii):   Containers when stored inside shall not be located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people.       a)         Rapid Production Tooling, Inc. at 265 Bunyan Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513: On and before 7/18/13, the employer stored propane cylinders used in powered industrial trucks. The cylinders were located in the steel make shift building next to the isopropanol alcohol drums unsecured. This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Jan 14, 2014

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)         Rapid Production Tooling, Inc. at 265 Bunyan Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513: On and before 7/18/13, the employees were not provided suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes within the battery charging area. An eyewash station was not provided. This condition potentially exposed employees to corrosives.       Abatement Note:  A feasible means of abatement includes but is not limited to:   1) a portable eye wash device, appropriate for the expected hazardous exposure, and containing not less than one gallon of potable water; or    2) a plumbed emergency eyewash unit capable of delivering not less than 1.5 liters (0.4 gallons) of clean water per minute, with flow valves that are simple to operate, go "on" in one second or less, and remain "on" during the eyewash procedure.  For details on emergency eyewash and shower equipment, OSHA references the American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment, ANSI Z358.1.

Issued

Jan 14, 2014

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

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 psi:            a)    Rapid Production Tooling, Inc. at 265 Bunyan Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513: On and before 7/18/13, the employer did not ensure the compressed air nozzle used for cleaning off equipment in the shop was reduced to less than 30 psi. The compressed air line was pressurized at approximately 80-90 psi. This condition exposed employees using the air hose to the hazard of an embolism in the blood stream.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").