OSHA Inspection: CHECK-MATE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5940.00 · Current $4158.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:     (a) 370 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch, NY (Worksite), Press Room, Press # 31  An employee operated the 49.5-ton Komatsu Open Back Stationary (OBS) Single Plunger Guided Gap Frame Press, Model # OBS 45S-VS-3 / Serial # D0164, without eye protection on, or about August 30, 2013.        (b) (Worksite), Press Room, Press # 32  An employee operated the 38.5-ton Komatsu Open Back Stationary (OBS) Single Plunger Guided Gap Frame Press, Model # OBS 35S-VS-3 / Serial # D0073, without eye protection on, or about August 30, 2013.        (c) (Worksite), Press Room, Press # 33  An employee operated the 35-ton Bliss Open Back Inclinable (OBI) Press, Model # C 35 / Serial # H52939, without eye protection on, or about August 30, 2013.            Note: Abatement for this violation was previously documented; therefore, the employer is not required to submit abatement certification for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00 · Current $4851.00 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):     (a) Worksite, Press Room  The employer did not develop specific procedures for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and restoring the sources of hazardous energy on production equipment such as, but not limited to the 35-ton Bliss Open Back Inclinable (OBI) Press, Model # C 35 / Serial # H52939, on, or about August 30, 2013.           Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00 · Current $4851.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:     (a) Worksite, Press Room  Employees who perform tool changes and maintenance on production equipment were not provided with locks, tags, chains, key blocks, or other hardware capable of isolating, securing, or blocking of valves or fittings on pneumatically supplied components on equipment such as, but not limited to the 35-ton Bliss Open Back Inclinable (OBI) Press, Model # C 35 / Serial # H52939; on, or about August 30, 2013.           Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00 · Current $4851.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:     (a) Worksite, Press Room  Employees who perform tool changes and maintenance on  production equipment were not provided with Lockout/Tagout training elements listed in this section for equipment such as, but not limited to a 35-ton Bliss Open Back Inclinable (OBI) Press, Model # C 35 / Serial # H52939; on, or about August 30, 2013.           Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  (a) Worksite, Press Room, Press # 33 - An employee performed hand to die feeding on the full revolution 35-ton Bliss Open Back Inclinable (OBI) Press, Model # C 35 / Serial # H52939, and was not provided with Lock Out/Tag Out training prior to being assigned to operate the equipment, on or about August 30, 2013.       Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00 · Current $4851.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(1)(ii): Hand tool(s) were not used for freeing and removing stuck work or scrap pieces from the die(s) of mechanical power press(es) so that no employee needed to reach into the point of operation for such purposes:    (a) Worksite, Press Room  Employees required to perform hand to die feeding on production equipment such as, but not limited to the 35-ton Bliss Open Back Inclinable (OBI) Press, Model # C 35 / Serial # H52939, and a 49.5 ton Komatsu Open Back Stationary (OBS) Single Plunger Guided Gap Frame Press, Model # OBS 45S-VS-3 / Serial # D0164, were not provided with hand tools to remove stuck parts on, or about August 30, 2013.            Note: Abatement for this violation was previously documented; therefore, the employer is not required to submit abatement certification for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00 · Current $4851.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Supervision to ensure that correct operating procedures were being followed on mechanical power press(es) was inadequate:     (a) Worksite, Press Room, Press # 33  Employees required to perform hand to die feeding on production equipment such as, but not limited to the 35-ton Bliss Open Back Inclinable (OBI) Press, Model # C 35 / Serial # H52939, were not adequately supervised during production operations on, or about August 30, 2013.        Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2970.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(3): Floors surrounding mechanical power press(es) were not kept in good condition and free from obstructions, grease, oil or water:       (a) Worksite, Press Room, Press #s 29 thru 36  The floors around and in between the mechanical power presses were littered with scrap metal, wood debris, oily rags, and lubrication catch pans on, or about August 30, 2013.           Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4950.00 · Current $3465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:       (a) Worksite, Press Room, Press # 33  The electrical enclosure housing the 3 Phase 200 - 208 VAC NEMA Size 0 Motor Controller on the 35-ton Bliss Open Back Inclinable (OBI) Press, Model # C 35 / Serial # H52939, was energized and not equipped with a cover on, or about August 30, 2013.         Note: Abatement for this violation was previously documented; therefore, the employer is not required to submit abatement certification for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.