OSHA Inspection: MILLER WIRE WORKS, INC.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,430 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:  (a)  On or about 12/10/13 - Mag Crimper, employees were exposed to slipping hazard due to an accumulation of oil on the floor.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a) On or about 12/10/13 - Paint Dept., Facilities for quick drenching or flushing was not provided where corrosive chemicals such as Dura Gard Soke and sulfuric acid were used to clean parts.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Machine guard(s) on machine(s) were so installed that they offered accident hazards in themselves:  (a)  On or about 12/10/13 - Big Mesh Press, the guard for the flywheel was detached, exposing sharp edges.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,920 Reduced

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)  On or about 12/10/13 - Shop area, a guard was not provided at the point of operation for the 046  punch press.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,920 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(iii): Presence sensing point of operation device(s) used on mechanical power press(es) did not protect the operator by preventing and/or stopping normal stroking of the press if the operators hands were inadvertently placed in the point of operation:  (a)  On or about 12/10/13 - Mark Punch Press #88, the presence sensing point of operation device was not functioning.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,085 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  (a)  On or about 12/10/13 - Crimpers, a guard was not provided for the 1/2" chain and sprocket assembly.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,430 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):  (a)  On or about 12/10/13 - Mesh Area, a guard was not provided for the Professional Electric Chicago Power Tool Surface Grinder.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,920 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(8): Welding cables with splices within 10 feet (3 m) of the holder were used:  (a)  On or about 12/10/13 - Welding area, the welding cable in use was spliced within 10 feet of the holder.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    (a) On or about 12/10/13 - Big Mesh Press, the 240 volt conductor at the punch press control box was not protected from abrasions.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:  (a)  On or about 12/10/13 - Shop Area, the electrical outlet servicing the water fountain was not designed for a wet location.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

May 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:   (a)  On or about 12/10/13 - Miller Wire Works, Inc., the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees required to use a respirator when painting.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  (a)  On or about 12/10/13 - A annual inspection of the energy control procedure was not performed.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane:   (a)  On or about 12/10/13 - the 1/2 ton CM lodestar crane did not have the rated load markings.  (b)  On or about 12/10/13 - the support beam for the 1/2 ton CM lodestar crane did not have the rated load markings.