OSHA Inspection: AWERKAMP MACHINE CO.

Issued

2014-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1):   Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:   Employees using cut and abraded slings were exposed to being injured by the suspended loads and the employer did not ensure the slings were removed from service.

Issued

2014-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d):   Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:   Employees using cut and abraded slings were exposed to being injured by the suspended loads and the employer did not inspect the slings for damage on a daily basis.

Issued

2014-06-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

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:  Employees operating CNC mills and lathes were exposed to injuries and the employer did not ensure that the machines were guarded:  a.  The MV4 Bridgeport verticle mill was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  b. The MP1 Trak-Trm prototrak mill was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  c. The L2 20 inch H.E.S. engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  d. The L9 Monarch engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  e. The MP7 Bridgeport prototrak mill was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  f. The LV1 Wewag vertical turret lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  g. The MP4 Trak K-3 prototrak mill was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  h. The MH6 Mouser horizontal boring mill was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  i. The L17 Nardini engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  j. The MP2 Sport prototrak mill was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  k. The MP3 Trak-DPM prototrak mill was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  l. The L14 Hendey engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  m. The L15 Cincinnati engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  n. The L12 Clausing engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  o. The L7 Sheldon engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  p. The L22 Clausing engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  q. The LP1 Trak-Tri prototrak lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  r. The L8 LeBlond engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  s. The L13 Lodge & Shipley engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  t. The L11 Clausing engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  u. The L18 Lodge & Shipley engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  v. The L19 Monarch "Jaws" engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  w. The L21 Jujii Seiki engine lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  x. The LV2 King vertical turret lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.  y. The LV3 Schiess CNC vertical turret lathe was not guarded to prevent contact with rotating parts and flying chips.

Issued

2014-06-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i):   Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:  Employees operating the Rogers hydraulic press were exposed to electrical hazards and smoke inhalation, and the employer did not ensure holes in the the start/stop switch housing were closed.

Issued

2014-06-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv):   Electrical insulation was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   Employees using the Track K3 knee mill were exposed to electrical shock hazards and the outer insulation of the flexible cords had pulled away from the plug and did not maintain its original effectiveness.

Issued

2014-06-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):   Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):   Employees using the Track K3 knee mill were exposed to electrical shock hazards and the employer did not inspect the flexible cords for damage.