OSHA Inspection: KOBELCO STEWART BOLLING, INC.

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(i): Flammable liquids, including stock for sale, were stored in a location that limited the use of exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe egress of people:    On or about November 14, 2013, the employer was storing approximately 200 gallons of flammable liquids including lacquer thinner, solvents, cleaners, degresers, and oils near man door exit #2. In the situation of a fire the flammable chemicals would prevent the evacuation of employees. Man door exit #2 is the only man door in this area.

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from th    On or about November 14, 2013, the employer did not identify the type of gloves employees should use when handling chemicals such as lacquer thinner, safety-kleen premium solvent, and spotcheck cleaner/remover in the workplace.

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    On or about November 14, 2013, employees required to wear personal protective equipment, such as gloves and safety glasses, when handling certain chemicals were not adequately trained on its use.

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

May 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    On or about November 14, 2013, the employer did not require the use of appropriate hand protection for employees whose hands are exposed to hazards from handling chemicals such as lacquer thinner, safety-kleen premium solvent, and spotcheck cleaner/remover.

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:                                                                                                              On or about November 14, 2013, periodic inspections were not conducted of lockout/tagout procedures necessary to control the hazardous energy of machines such as, but not limited to, the CNC Lathe #1, King Vertical Boring Mill #2 and Morando Vertical Boring Mill#1. The lockout/tagout procedures for this equipment failed to meet the requirements of the standard, exposing employees to injury during servicing and maintenance.

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):  The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items of this section:    On November 13, 2013, lockout/tagout procedures did not clearly and specifically identify how to release the equipment from lockout/tgaout. Procedures include equipment such as, but not limited to; the CNC Lathe #1, King Vertical Boring Mill #2 and Morando Vertical Boring Mill#1.     KOBELCO STEWART BOLLING, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, (1910.147(c)(4)(i)), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER (315443614), CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 5, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON (11/07/2011), WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT (1600 TEREX RD. HUDSON, OHIO 44236).

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    On or about November 14, 2013, the employer did not provide annual training for portable fire extinguishers when available for employee use. Employees have not been trained on what to do in the situation of a fire or what an incipient stage fire is. Employees can be exposed to 3rd degree burns or smoke inhalation if they attempt to fight a fire beyond the incipient stage.

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $7,000 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:    On or about November 14, 2013, the King Vertical Boring Mill #2 in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the an amputation hazard at the point of operation.      KOBELCO STEWART BOLLING, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, (1910.212(a)(1)), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER (315443614), CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 9, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON (11/07/2011), WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT (1600 TEREX RD. HUDSON, OHIO 44236).

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

May 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $27,500 · Current $7,000 Reduced

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 or about November 14, 2013, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals was labeled.    a) The Safety Kleen Premium Solvent Tank was unlabeled and employees were exposed to contact dermatitis hazard.    b) Spray bottles of Lacquer Thinner were unlabeled and employees were exposed to contact dermatitis hazard.    KOBELCO STEWART BOLLING, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, (1910.1200(f)(5)(i)), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER (315443614), CITATION NUMBER 02, ITEM NUMBER 1(b), AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON (11/07/2011), WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT (1600 TEREX RD. HUDSON, OHIO 44236).

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

May 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $3,250

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:      On or about November 14, 2013, the workplace hazard assessment had not been certified with the person conducting the evaluation.

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

May 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $3,250

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:      On or about Novemeber 14, 2013, the company was not performing frequent inspections (daily) of the company's overhead cranes, located throughout the facility.

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $3,250

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:    On or about November 14, 2013, the Oil Separator located at CNC #1 in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the inverting parts when working near and around the equipment. Employees could suffer severe lacerations or impalment if they should fall on the separator.

Issued

May 13, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $3,250

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:    On or about November 14, 2013, the employer did not have a chemical inventory list available for employees to reference to identify the appropriate material safety data sheet.