OSHA Inspection: STANDLEY BATCH SYSTEMS INC.

Issued

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,850 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-in:    Inside of the production facility, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the following machine:    a/  Accupress Press Brake 200, m/n 725012, s/n 376.     One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a emergency stop device as required by ANSI B11.3-2002, paragraph 6.1.3.1.    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

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 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-in:  Inside of the production facility, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the following machine:  a/ Shear, unknown make, m/n, or s/n.    One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a emergency stop device as required by ANSI B11.4-2003, paragraph 6.2.4.   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

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 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-in:  Inside of the production facility, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the following machine:  a/ Maxmill Milling Machine, s/n 7604420.  One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a emergency stop device 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

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 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-in:  Inside of the production facility, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the following machine:  a/ Marvel Ball Bearing No 2. Pedestal Grinder, unknown m/n or s/n.  One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a 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

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 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-in:  Inside of the production facility, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the following machine:  a/ Webb Roll Forming Machine, m/n BR-3, s/n 362.    One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a emergency stop device as required by ANSI B11.12-2010, 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

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,550 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-in:    Inside of the production facility, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the following machine:    a/ Shear, unknown make, m/n or s/n.      One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a red cap over the stop button as required by ANSI B11.4-2003, paragraph 6.2.5.     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

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 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-in:  Inside of the production facility, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the following machine:  a/ Shear, unknown make, m/n or s/n.   One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a shroud over the start button as required by ANSI B11.4-2003, paragraph 6.2.6.   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

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,850 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-in:    Inside of the production facility, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the following machine:    a/ Shear, unknown make, m/n, or s/n.      One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a cover of the treadle bar as required by ANSI B11.4-2003, paragraph 6.3.3.3.    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

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,500 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 caught-in:    Inside of the production facility, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the following machine:    a/ Marvel Ball Bearing No. 2 Pedestal Grinder, unknown m/n or s/n.    One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a operator selector switch that clearly identifies its function as required by ANSI B11.9-2010, paragraph 6.3.2.     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

Issued

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 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-in:  Inside of the production facility, employees were exposed to a amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the following machine:  a/ Marvel Ball Bearing No. 2 Pedestal Grinder, unknown m/n or s/n.  One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a protected manually operated control device as required by ANSI B11.9-2010, paragraph 8.1.4.1.  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

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,995 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(e): The employer did not ensure that employees were not using defective or damaged personal protective equipment in the workplace:    a.  Inside of the machine a.k.a. fabrication shop, welder(s) were using a flame retardant apron with sleeves.  Two, large holes were in the apron.

Issued

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132:  a/  Inside of the machine a.k.a. fabrication shop, employee(s) were not provided with or use flame resistant clothing for the torso while performing welding work.

Issued

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 machine a.k.a. fabrication shop, the outer insulation belonging to flexible conduit supplying power to the Maxmill Milling Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 7604420, was damaged.

Issued

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $2,695 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation (P.O.O.) of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    Inside of the production facility, the P.O.O. belonging to the following machines was not guarded:    a/ Accupress Press Brake 200, m/n 725012, s/n 376.    b/  Shear, unknown make, model, or serial number.    c/  Scotchman Ironworker, m/n 7110, unknown s/n.

Issued

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    a/  Inside of the production facility, the flange guard belonging to the Marvel Ball Bearing No. 2 Pedestal Grinder, unknown m/n or s/n, was separated from the peripheral guard.  A gap between the flange guard and the abrasive wheel was approximately two inches.

Issued

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 production facility, the work rest belonging to the Marvel Ball Bearing No. 2 Pedestal Grinder, unknown m/n or s/n, was approximately one inch away from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(ii): Records of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected were not available for examination:    Inspection records for steel alloy chain slings were not available for examination.  These steel alloy chains were used to suspend loads inside of the machine shop and production facility.    Standley Batch Systems Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312884091, citation number 1, item number 4e and was affirmed as a final order on 03/03/09, with respect to a workplace located at 505 Aquamsi Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702.

Issued

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $5,390 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 machine a.k.a. fabrication shop, the following machine was unguarded:    a/  Maxmill Milling Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 7604420.    Inside of the production area, the following machine was unguarded:    a/  HYD-MECH Horizontal Band Saw, m/n S-23P, s/n XPB1111212.    Standley Batch Systems 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 312884091, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/03/09, with respect to a workplace located at 505 Aquamsi Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702.

Issued

Nov 27, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $5,390 Reduced

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:    a/  Inside of the production facility, the tongue guard belonging to the Marvel Ball Bearing No. 2 Pedestal Grinder, unknown m/n or s/n, was approximately one inch away from the abrasive wheel.    Standley Batch Systems Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312884091, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/03/09 , with respect to a workplace located at 505 Aquamsi Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702.