OSHA Inspection: J.B. STAMPING INC.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Apr 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:       On and before 08/29/2013, the employer failed to establish an effective program for the control of hazardous energy at the facility.  Employees complete regular service and maintenance on equipment such as, but not limited to,the company's mechanical power presses.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Feb 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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):     Training was not provided to each operator prior to the employee operating industrial trucks at the site.  Employees operate equipment such as, the Hyster and Drexel (electric) fork-trucks.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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 to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage:         The pedestal grinder, located in the tool room area of the facility, was missing the work rest.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:     Guarding, used to deflect broken fragments of the abrasive wheel away from operators should it shatter, was missing.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard(s):         On and before 08/29/2013, the adjustable hair-pin guarding of the Bliss part revolution mechanical power press, located in the Long-run department was inadequate, and did not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(iii)(f): Mechanical power press(es) using presence sensing point of operation devices were not provided with guards to protect all areas of entry to the point of operation not protected by the presence sensing device(s):      On or before 08/29/2013, guarding to prevent access to the point of operation of the Bliss mechanical power press was not effective in that, a gap of (approx.) 6 inches below the light curtain existed, and did not prevent operators from reaching under the presence sensing device.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(iv)(d): Mechanical power press(es) using pullout devices on mechanical power press(es) were not visually inspected and were permitted to be operated before necessary maintenance or repair was performed:      On and before 08/29/2013, several of the pullback devices used throughout the facility were found in need of repair:     a.  Bliss #9 press pullout device: The left horn was detached from the pullback;     b. Niagara #28 press pull out device: The right horn was damaged/defective and the wristlets were worn.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Mar 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(vii)(d): Two hand controls used with mechanical power press(es) were not fixed in position so that only a supervisor or safety engineer was capable of relocating the controls:       The following pedestal mounted two-hand press controls were not fixed in position:       a. Federal 45 ton part revolution mechanical power press, located in the Short-run department;     b. Johnson (Company No. 112) 116 ton part revolution mechanical power press, located in the Short-run department;     c. Minster (Company No. 7) 75 ton part revolution mechanical power press, located in the Short-run department;     d. Minster (Company No. 6) 150 ton part revolution mechanical power press, located in the Long-run department;     e. Minster P5 part revolution mechanical power press, located in the Long-run department;     f. Toledo Model No.  95.5 D, part revolution mechanical power press, located in the Long-run department.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(5)(i): Mechanical power press(es) where the operator feeds or removes parts by placing one or both hands in the point of operation, and a two hand control, presence sensing device, or type B gate or movable barrier guard is used, were not equipped with a control system and a brake monitor which complies with the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(13) and (14):     The employer did not ensure that the following mechanical power presses, that relied on the operator to feed or remove parts, were equipped with control reliability and/or a brake monitoring system.     a. Press #46: Johnson 80 ton press;       b. Press #113: Niagara 90 ton press;     c. Press # 16: Bliss 90 ton press;     d. Press #7: Minster75 ton press;     e. Press #70: Niagara 200 ton press;      f.  The Rousselle 40 ton press, located in the long-run department;       g. Minster #5: unknown tonnage, located in the long-run department;     h. Minster #2, 60 ton press, located in the long-run department.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Feb 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(c):         The employer did not develop, implement and ensure that die setting procedures were established at the facility, and strictly adhere to by those employees who are responsible for set-up and maintenance of the company's mechanical power presses.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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:     The following mechanical power presses were not adequately supervised, in that the key was left in the selector mode control switch.     a. Press #7: Minster 75 ton press;     b. Press #32: Niagara 200 ton press;      c. Press #52: Cleveland 128 ton press.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):       The flywheel on the following mechanical power presses was not properly guarded.        a. Press #52: the Cleveland 128 ton press, 82" in., from the bottom of the flywheel to ground;         b. Toledo: 290 ton press, (approx.) 78" in., from the bottom of the flywheel to ground.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains that were seven (7) or less feet from the floor or platform were not enclosed:       The chain-drive on several of the company's mechanical power presses was not enclosed by guarding. Equipment includes, but is not limited to:     a. Press #50: the Cleveland 60 ton press (approx.) 79" in. , from the chain drive to ground level;     b. Press #81: the Cleveland 60 ton press (approx.) 77-78" in., from the chain drive to ground level;     c. Press #16: Bliss 90 ton press (approx.) 79" in , from the chain drive to ground level;

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):     On or about 08/29/2013, the portable hand grinder used by an employee to deburr a machined part, did not have guarding.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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:            Metal junction boxes located in both the short-run and long-run departments, were not installed according to the listing and labeling.  The boxes were not mounted to a fixed surface.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:     On and before 08/29/2013, unused openings in the following electrical cabinets were not effectively closed:     a. The tool room, on the wall behind press #9;     b. The long-run department, next to the fork truck battery charging/changing area;     c. The middle of the long-run department next to the press and the water fountain.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:    An electrical junction box, located on a column next to the water fountain in the Long-run department, was missing the faceplate.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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:     On and before 08/29/2013 extension cords, located in the following areas were used in lieu of permanently fixed wiring:       a. The short-run department, next to the Niagara (#13) press.       b. Throughout the ceiling area of the long-run department (Next to the Niagara #70 press).

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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:     Adequate strain relief was not provided for the flexible (electrical) conduit attached to the high voltage supply cord to the Bliss #69, 150 ton mechanical power press.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Feb 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:         The employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a written hazard communication program at the site. Chemicals used at the site include, but are not limited to, hydraulic fluid, cutting oils, and coolants.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:        Employees were not trained on the hazardous chemicals utilized in the workplace. Chemicals include, but are not limited to, hydraulic fluid, cutting oils, and coolants.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    On and before 08/29/2013, the employer did not ensure that spray bottles and a 5gal plastic container containing chemicals such as, but not limited to lubing oils, hydraulic oil, or coolants, were labeled or marked with the chemical contained therein.

Issued

Jan 13, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:   The electrical control flexible conduit was separated and did not provide protection for the electrical wiring attached to the controls of the Niagara #32, 200 ton mechanical power press.