OSHA Inspection: TIFTON ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS, INC.

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 crushing and struck by hazards.   a)  Extrusion Department, #3 Press, on or about and at times prior to August 21, 2013, the employer did not ensure that hooks used to lift materials were in safe operational condition in that hook latches were damaged or missing, which exposed employees to crushing and struck by hazards.      b)  Extrusion Department, #2 Press, on or about and at times prior to August 21, 2013, the employer did not ensure that hooks used to lift materials were in safe operational condition in that hook latches were damaged or missing, which exposed employees to crushing and struck by hazards.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   a) Wet Paint Department  on or about August 21, 2013, the exit door leading from the painting area was not marked EXIT, exposing employees to burns and smoke inhalation hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2): The quantity of flammable or combustible liquids kept in the vicinity of spraying operations were not at a minimum required for operations or they exceeded a supply for one day or one shift.   a)  Wet Spray painting operation area  on or about January  9, 2014, eight 55-gallon drums of paint and seventeen 55-gallon drums of chemical for the dip tank were stored inside the spray painting operation area, exposing employees to fire hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:  a)  Extrusion Department, #1 Press Reservoir - on or about August 21, 2013, the employer did not have a sign stating, DANGER-PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER or by another equally effective means, exposing employees to hazardous atmosphere.                            b)  Extrusion Department, #4 Press Reservoir - on or about August 21, 2013, the employer did not have a sign stating, DANGER-PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER or by another equally effective means, exposing employees to hazardous atmosphere.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a)  Extrusion Department - on or about August 21, 2013, and at times prior to, the employer did not develop, document and utilize specific energy control procedures for equipment such as the head saw, trim saw, conveyor systems, the chipper, the peelers, and powered industrial trucks, exposing employees to crush-by and caught-in hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:   a)  Extrusion Department - on or about August 21, 2013, and at times prior too, training was not provided for employees to ensure they understood the purpose and function of the lockout program and that they acquired the knowledge and skills required for safe application, usage and removal of energy controls, exposing employees to amputation hazards.                ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   a)  Extrusion Department, #3 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, three portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, exposing employees to burn hazards.    b)  Extrusion Department, #4 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, two portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, exposing employees to burn hazards.    c)  Extrusion Department, #1 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, four portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, exposing employees to burn hazards.    d)  Wet paint Shop  on or about August 21, 2013, the portable fire extinguisher was not mounted, exposing employees to burn hazards.    e)  Extrusion Department, #2 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, two portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, exposing employees to burn hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  a) Throughout the plant, on or about August 21, 2013 and at times prior to, employees were exposed to a hazard of being struck by powered industrial trucks (PITs) that were used during night operations, which did not have functional headlights.        1)  a Crown forklift        2) Hyster forklift #50        3) Taylor forklift #2        4) Taylor forklift #7    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a)  Extrusion Department, #2 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, two 480-volt electrical control panel boxes  had opening due to missing switches on the front cover, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a)  Paint Department  on or about August 21, 2013, the front cover was partially open on the 480-volt electrical junction box that runs the mixer, exposing employees to electrical hazards.     b) Extrusion Department, #3 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the front cover was missing from the 120-volt electrical panel box that energizes the hydraulic unit, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    c)  Extrusion Department, #3 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the front cover was missing from the 120-vols electrical junction box to the directional control valve, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    d)  Extrusion Department, #4 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the front cover was partially off from the 120-volt electrical junction box, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    e)  Extrusion Department, #1 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the front cover was missing from the 120-volt electrical outlet box, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    f)  Extrusion Department, #1 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the front cover was missing from the 480-volt electrical junction box that runs the sensor unit, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    g)  Shipping and Receiving  on or about August 21, 2013, the front cover was missing from the 120-volt electrical outlet box, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    h)  Extrusion Department, #2 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the front cover was partially off from two 120-volt electrical junction boxes that run the die slide, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    i)  Extrusion Department, #2 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the front cover was missing from the 280-volt electrical junction box that runs the log table, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    j)  Extrusion Department, #2 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the front cover was missing from the 280-volt electrical junction box that runs the furnace, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    k)  Extrusion Department, #2 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the front cover was partially open on three 480-volt disconnect panel doors, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a) Extrusion Department, #3 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the outer jacket on the 120-volt power cord connected to the directional control valve was withdrawn, exposing the inner conductors and terminals to strain.    b) Extrusion Department, #3 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the outer jacket on the 120-volt power cord connected to a sensor unit was withdrawn, exposing the inner conductors and terminals to strain.    c) Extrusion Department, #4 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the outer jacket on the end of the 120-volts electrical power cord connected to the gas shutoff valve that runs zone 1 was withdrawn, exposing the inner conductors and terminals to strain.    d) Extrusion Department, #4 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the outer jacket on the 480-volt power cord connected to the control panel box that runs the log shear was withdrawn, exposing the inner conductors and terminals to strain.    e) Extrusion Department, #1 Press  on or about August 21, 2013, the outer jacket on the 480-volt power cord connected to the junction box that runs the sensor unit to the furnace was withdrawn, exposing the inner conductors and terminals to strain.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 14, 2014

Abate by

Mar 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Mechanical execution of work. Electric equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner:  a)  Wet Paint area - on or about and at times prior to January 09, 2014, the employer did not ensure electric wires and surface mounted equipment such as a disconnect panel box were installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.  The disconnect panel box was removed and the electrical wires were left hanging down with caps on the ends, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED