OSHA Inspection: SAF-HOLLAND USA

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of struck-by:    a/  Inside of the South Plant, specifically Department Six, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard due to the lack of knowledge of the working tonnage of the Greenend Hydraulic Press, m/n H-30-38, s/n 50K1728.      One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to contact the manufacturer to determine the working tonnage as required by ANSI B11.2-1995, paragraph 6.11.      DISCLAIMER:    a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA.  b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of struck by:  a/ Inside of the South Plant, specifically Department Six, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard due to the lack of knowledge of the working tonnage of the die used in the Greenend Hydraulic Press, m/n H-30-38, s/n 50K1728.   One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to contact the manufacturer to determine the working tonnage of the die as required by ANSI B11.2-1995, paragraph 9.2.1.   DISCLAIMER:  a/ The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA. b/ The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of caught-by:    Inside of the Die Shop, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible machine process malfunction on the following equipment:    a/  Lodge & Shipley 18-Inch Lathe, m/n 867, s/n 112265.    b/  Monarch 18.5-Inch Lathe, m/n 7014, unknown s/n.    One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install emergency stop devices as required by ANSI B11.6-2001, paragraph 6.12.3.    DISCLAIMER:    a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA.  b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught-by:  Inside of the Maintenance Shop, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible machine process malfunction on the following equipment:  a/  AMT 12-Speed Radial Drill Press, s/n 5171.  b/  Clausing Drill Press, m/n 2217, s/n 002110.  Inside of the Machine Shop, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible machine process malfunction on the following equipment:  a/  Bridgeport Milling Machine, m/n 81843, s/n 28961.  Inside of the Die Shop, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible machine process malfunction on the following equipment:  a/  Motor Avey Drill Press, MA 8253.  b/  Cincinnati Milling Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 4A3BV4H-41.  c/  Chevalier Milling Machine, m/n FM-3VS, s/n VMA3C678.  d/  Bridgeport Milling Machine, unknown m/n, s/n J-65072.  One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install emergency stop devices as required by ANSI B11.8-2001, paragraph 6.12.1.  DISCLAIMER:  a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA. b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught by:  Inside of the Maintenance Department, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the following machine:  a/  AMT 12-Speed Radial Drill Press, s/n 5171.  One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a protected manually operated control device as required by ANSI B11.8-2001, paragraph 6.14.1.  DISCLAIMER:  a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA. b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of caught-by:  Inside of the Die Shop, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible machine process malfunction on the following equipment:  a/  Mattison Machine Works Surface Grinder, unknown m/n, s/n 13943.  One method to correct this apparent hazard is to install an emergency stop device as required by ANSI B11.9-2010, paragraph 6.2.3.  DISCLAIMER:  a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA. b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught-by:  Inside of the Maintenance Department, employees were exposed to an amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible machine process malfunction on the following equipment:  a/  Powermatic Vertical Band Saw, m/n 143, s/n 543059.  One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install emergency stop devices as required by ANSI B11.10-2003, paragraph 6.12.2.  DISCLAIMER:  a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA. b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(e): Fixed stairs were not installed at angles to the horizontal of between 30 and 50 degrees:    a/  Inside of the South Building, Production Area, Washer, two flights of metal industrial stairs were so installed so that their slope measured approximately 70 degrees from the horizontal.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.27(d)(3): The side rails and rungs of side step ladders did not continue a minimum of 3 1/2 feet above the landing platform:    a/  Inside of the South Plant, specifically Line 2 Weld, the side rails belonging to a fixed ladder were approximately two inches below the 128-inch high walking platform.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $3,300 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:    a/  Inside of the CB4000 Assembling Area, employee(s) operating a Kone Underslung 1 Ton Crane, unknown m/n or s/n, were not provided with suitable head protection.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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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:    At the North and South Plants, suitable safety blocks were not provided or used by employee(s) during the changing of dies belonging to the following hydraulic and mechanical punch presses:     a/ Niagara Mechanical Punch Press, unknown m/n, s/n 45614A.    b/ Niagara Mechanical Punch Press, m/n SA2-100-36-30, s/n 41423.    c/ Niagara Mechanical Punch Press, unknown m/n, s/n 52085A.    d/ L & J 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n PM2-100-36-30, s/n PM2100121A.    e/ L & J Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 4-12, s/n 141.    f/ Federal Mechanical Punch Press, m/n GH10-42-27, s/n G1108.    g/ Niagara Mechanical Punch Press, m/n F7-OBI, s/n 7A-702.    h/ Pacific Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 150PF, s/n 5657.    i/ Bliss Mechanical Punch Press, m/n C-150, s/n H-65503.    j/ Verson 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 5B48-SP, s/n 12435.    k/ Pacific Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 150PF, s/n 5772.    l/ Bliss 200T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n HP-2-200-54-42, s/n P680-18245-1974.    m/ Niagara 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n SA2-100-42-30, s/n 48364.    n/ L & J 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n PM2-100129A.    o/ Greenend Hydraulic Press, m/n H-30-38, s/n 50K1728.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv): Safety blocks were not used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press:  At the North and South Plants, suitable safety blocks were not provided or used by employee(s) during the changing of dies belonging to the following mechanical punch presses:   a/ Niagara Mechanical Punch Press, unknown m/n, s/n 45614A.  b/ Niagara Mechanical Punch Press, m/n SA2-100-36-30, s/n 41423.  c/ Niagara Mechanical Punch Press, unknown m/n, s/n 52085A.  d/ L & J 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n PM2-100-36-30, s/n PM2100121A.  e/ L & J Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 4-12, s/n 141.  f/ Federal Mechanical Punch Press, m/n GH10-42-27, s/n G1108.  g/ Niagara Mechanical Punch Press, m/n F7-OBI, s/n 7A-702.  h/ Pacific Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 150PF, s/n 5657.  i/ Bliss Mechanical Punch Press, m/n C-150, s/n H-65503.  j/ Verson 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 5B48-SP, s/n 12435.  k/ Pacific Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 150PF, s/n 5772.  l/ Bliss 200T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n HP-2-200-54-42, s/n P680-18245-1974.  m/ Niagara 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n SA2-100-42-30, s/n 48364.  n/ L & J 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n PM2-100129A.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

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/  Inside of the Machine Shop, specifically Department 23, monthly inspections of the hook with a certification record were not made.  This hook was attached to the Deshazo 5T Overhead Crane.    b/  Inside of the North Plant, monthly inspections of the hook with a certification record were not made.  This hook was attached to the Northern 10T Overhead Crane.    c/  Inside of the CB4000 Assembling Area, monthly inspections of the hook with a certification record were not made.  This hook was attached to the Kone 1T Underslung Crane.    d/ Inside of the Middle Axle Manufacturing Department, monthly inspections of the hook with a certification record were not made.  The hook was attached to the Mini Underslung Crane, unknown m/n or s/n.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:  a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, specifically Department 23, monthly inspections of the wire rope with a certification record were not made.  This wire rope was attached to the Deshazo 5T Overhead Crane.  b/ Inside of the North Plant, monthly inspections of the wire rope with a certification record were not made. This wire rope was attached to the Northern 10T Overhead Crane.  c/ Inside of the CB4000 Assembling Area, monthly inspections of the wire rope with a certification record were not made. This wire rope was attached to the Kone 1T Underslung Crane.  d/ Inside of the Middle Axle Manufacturing Department, monthly inspections of the wire rope with a certification record were not made. The wire rope was attached to the Mini Underslung Crane, unknown m/n or s/n.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    a/  Inside of the Die Shop, the alloy steel chain slings were not identified with their size, grade, rated capacity, or reach.  These chains were used in conjunction with the Kone KM Series II Underslung Crane by employees to move dies as required.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, specifically Department 23, four, synthetic web, slings were not marked or coded to show their rated capacity.  b/  Inside of the Middle Axle Manufacturing Department, two, synthetic web slings were not marked or coded to show their rated capacity.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, specifically Department 23, four synthetic web slings were badly frayed and torn along both edges.  b/  Inside of the Middle Axle Manufacturing Department, two, synthetic web slings were not marked or coded to show their rated capacity.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 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:     Inside of the South Plant, specifically the Packaging Department, the connection a.k.a. pitman belonging the  following machines was unguarded:     a/  L & J Mechanical Punch Press 45T, s/n 45614A.     b/  L & J Mechanical Punch Press 50T, s/n 52085A.     Inside of the South Plant, specifically the Maintenance Department, the chucks and unused portion of the drill bit belonging to the following machines were unguarded:     a/  AMT 12-Speed Radial Drill Press, m/n 5171, unknown s/n.     b/  Clausing Drill Press, m/n 2217, s/n 002110.     Inside of the South Plant, specifically the Machine Shop, the connection a.k.a. pitman belonging to the following machine was unguarded:     a/  Federal 90T Mechanical Punch Press, unknown m/n, s/n 2401.     Inside of the North Plant, specifically the Mill R-20 Department, the following machine was unguarded:     a/  Yoder R-20 Uncoiler a.k.a. feeder.     Inside of the North Plant, specifically the Die Shop, the chuck and unused portion of the drill bit were unguarded:     a/  Motor Avey Drill Press, MA 8253.     b/  Cincinnati Milling Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 4A3BV4H-41.    c/  Chevalier Milling Machine, m/n FM-3VS, s/n VMA3C678.    d/  Bridgeport Milling Machine, unknown m/n, s/n J-65072.    Inside of the North Plant, specifically the Die Shop, the chucks belonging to the following machines were unguarded:    a/  Lodge & Shipley Lathe, m/n 867, s/n 112265.    b/  Monarch Lathe 18.5-Inch, m/n 7014, unknown s/n.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation (P.O.O.) guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:  a/  Inside of the South Building, Department Six, the P.O.O. belonging to the Greenend Hydraulic Press, m/n H-30-38, s/n 50K1728, was inadequately guarded.  The opening in the hairpin barrier guard measured approximately 10" X 10" in size.  The opening measured approximately 4" from the P.O.O.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 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/  Inside of the South Plant, Maintenance Shop, the work rest belonging to a Pedestal Abrasive Wheel Grinder, unknown make, model, or serial number, was separated from the abrasive wheel by approximately one-quarter of an inch.    b/  Inside of the North Plant, Roll Forming Department, the work rest belonging to a Dayton Industrial Grinder, m/n 2Z341N, unknown serial number, was separated from the abrasive wheel by approximately three-eighths of an inch.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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/ Inside of the South Plant, Maintenance Shop, the peripheral guard belonging to a Pedestal Abrasive Wheel Grinder, unknown make, model, or serial number, was separated from the abrasive wheel by one and one-half inches.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii): Fixing of the selection was not by means capable of supervision by the employer:    Inside of the South Plant, specifically the Packaging Department, the selector switch key was kept with the following mechanical punch presses and not under the control of supervision:    a/  L & J 45T Mechanical Punch Press, s/n 45614A.    b/  L & J 50T Mechanical Punch Press, s/n 52085A.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): The employer did not maintain a certification record of inspections which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the power press that was inspected:    Certification records were not prepared or maintained for the following mechanical punch presses:    a/  Niagara Mechanical Punch Press, unknown m/n, s/n 45614A.    b/  Niagara Mechanical Punch Press, m/n SA2-100-36-30, s/n 41423.    c/  Niagara Mechanical Punch Press,  unknown m/n, s/n 52085A.    d/  L & J 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n PM2-100-36-30, s/n PM2100121A.    e/  L & J Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 4-12, s/n 141.    f/  Federal Mechanical Punch Press, m/n GH10-42-27, s/n G1108.    g/  Niagara Mechanical Punch Press, m/n F7-OBI, s/n 7A-702.    h/  Pacific Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 150PF, s/n 5657.    i/   Bliss Mechanical Punch Press, m/n C-150, s/n H-65503.    j/  Verson 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 5B48-SP, s/n 12435.    k/  Pacific Mechanical Punch Press, m/n 150PF, s/n 5772.    l/  Bliss 200T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n HP-2-200-54-42, s/n P680-18245-1974.    m/  Niagara 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n SA2-100-42-30, s/n 48364.    n/  L & J 100T Mechanical Punch Press, m/n PM2-100, s/n PM2-100129A.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    Inside of the South Plant, specifically the Maintenance Department, the two pulleys belonging to the following machine were unguarded:     a/  Vertical Sander, unknown make, model, or serial number.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:    a/  Inside of the South Plant, specifically the Maintenance Department, the outer insulation belonging to a Pedestal Abrasive Wheel Grinder, unknown make, model, or serial number, was missing.  Exposed employee(s) were using this grinder while this hazard existed.

Issued

Jan 21, 2014

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1): Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a/  Inside of the South Plant, the voltage belonging to numerous disconnecting means and panel boxes was not marked.