OSHA Inspection: GLACIER TOOL & DIE INC.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Abate by

May 10, 2014

Penalty

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

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) Glacier Tool & Die: On or about November 07, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to unexpected release of energy while performing maintenance, clearing jams, and adjusting equipment such as, but not limited to the BenchMaster 5-ton press, without the protection of a machine specific procedural steps.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 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:      a) Shop: On or about November 07, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-by and/or struck-by injuries while operating the unguarded Wilton Variable Speed drill press.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) Shop: On or about November 07, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to potential struck-by hazards while operating the Wilton Variable Speed drill press.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):  a) Shop: On or about October 29, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputations while operating the unguarded BenchMaster 5-ton punch press.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es):       a) Shop: On or about October 29, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed amputations hazards while operating equipment such as,  but not limited to, the unguarded BenchMaster 5-ton punch press without adequate training in the recognition of the hazards or the correct means to control these hazards, during punch press operations.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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):     (a) Shop: On or about October 29, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputations and caught-by hazards while operating a BenchMaster 5-ton punch press with an unguarded pulley on the drive motor.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:   (a) Shop: On or about October 29, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating a BenchMaster 5-ton punch press with an unguarded belt on the drive motor.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(h)(1): Projecting key(s), setscrew(s), or other projections in revolving part(s) were not removed, made flush, or guarded by metal cover(s):      a) Shop: On or about October 29, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-by hazards while operating the BenchMaster 5 ton punch press with an unguarded keyed shaft end.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    a) Storage Room:  On or about November 07, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to the hazards associated with not being able to de-energize equipment in the event of an emergency from a blocked, 220 volt electric panel.    b) Panel Finishing Area: On or about November 07, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to the hazards  associated with not being able to de-energize equipment in the event of an emergency from a blocked, 120 volt electric panel.