OSHA Inspection: BETAR, INC.

Issued

Jan 24, 2014

Abate by

Feb 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $816 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)(h):    a/ Betar, Inc./Somerset, NJ Site:  Production Area.   The lockout program provided was not documented to include, but not limited to:   1/ the program was not documented and tailored to the site specific equipment to be worked on   2/ there were no specific steps documented to de-energize the equipment  3/ means to control the use and identity of locking devices  4/ designated personnel involved in the program, etc.    Equipment include but not limited to: All hard wired production machines and cord/plug connected machines where the employee does not have exclusive control over the cord/plug (Boring Machines, Lathes, Gun Drilling Machines, Surface Grinders, pedestal/bench mounted drills, etc:)    Observed on/or about 11/08/2013

Issued

Jan 24, 2014

Abate by

Feb 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $816 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by the cutting action of saw blade and rotating parts of chucks:    a / Betar, Inc./Somerset, NJ Site:  Production Area.    1/ Royal M/T 1016JA Horizontal Metal Cutting Saw. The unused portion of saw blade approx. one inch wide,  approx. 8 inches long on the left and 3 inches long on the right side of the cutting area (used to cut metal), were not guarded to prevent accidental contact during operation.     2/ All Production Machines with Chucks approx. 6 inches to 24 inches in diameter, including but not limited to Nomlira Boring Machines, Sigma Lathe(s), Gun Drill machines, etc.  Guards were not provided to prevent accidental contact during operation.    Observed on/or about 11/08/2013

Issued

Jan 24, 2014

Abate by

Feb 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $816 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f))(1)(iii):        a/ Betar, Inc./Somerset, NJ Site:  Production Area.  Production Machine(s) Gears approx. 4 inches to 8 inches in diameter located within 7 ft. of the floor and creating in-running nip points were not guarded to prevent accidental during operation.    Observed on/or about 11/08/2013

Issued

Jan 24, 2014

Abate by

Feb 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $816 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a/ Betar, Inc./Somerset, NJ Site:  Production Area.  Gun Drills #14 and #19 Sprocket wheels approx. 4 inches  to 8 inches in diameter and chains approx. 1/2 inch to 1 inch wide were not guarded to prevent accidental contact during operation.    Observed on/or about 11/08/2013