OSHA Inspection: AERO PRECISION SHEET METAL, LLC

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jul 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of a Class IV Carbon Dioxide laser which can cause severe burns to the eyes and skin. Employees were exposed to these hazards while operating and working near the Mazak Class IV Laser Cutting Machine Tools:   a)  On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the facility;  the Mazak Laser Path New Super Turbo X48 laser did not have a protective housing enclosing with interlocks in place to prevent laser light from exiting the area at levels that exceed the maximum permissible exposure levels.  Employees were not aware of laser hazards, protective eyewear or clothing was not worn by employees, and the laser area was not restricted or controlled to authorized employees.  b)  On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the facility;  the Mazak Super Turbo X48 Hi-Pro laser did not have a protective housing enclosing with interlocks in place to prevent laser light from exiting the area at levels that exceed the maximum permissible exposure levels.  Employees were not aware of laser hazards, protective eyewear or clothing was not worn by employees, and the laser area was not restricted or controlled to authorized employees.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(e)(1): A side-hinged door was not used to connected rooms to an exit route:   a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the dip tank room; an overhead door was used as an exit door.  b)  On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the laser room; an overhead door was used as an exit door.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jul 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:   a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the laser room; the employer did not have a specific energy control procedure for the control of hazardous energy for the Mazak Super Turbo X 48 Hi-Pro or Mazak Laser-Path New Super Turbo X48 Laser Cutting Machine Tools.  Employees conduct inspections, calibrations and maintenance near the nozzle tip potentially exposing employees to severe burn hazards.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jul 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:   a)  On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto at the facility; employees that conduct maintenance and calibrate equipment such as but not limited to the Mazak Super Turbo X48 Ho-Pro and Mazak Laser-Path Turbo X48 Laser Cutting Machine Tools were not trained.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:   a)  On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto at the facility; the employer did not keep a record of inspections done to hooks nor did they complete scheduled inspections of an 1100 lb overhead crane used to lift various products.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be 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:   a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto at the facility; the employer did not conduct frequent inspections, of the 1100 lb overhead crane used to lift various products, to determine if defects were present.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:   a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto at the facility; the employer did not conduct periodic inspections, of the 1100 lb overhead crane used to lift various products, to determine if defects were present.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(h)(4):  Hooks did not meet the manufacturer's recommendations:   a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto at the facility; the overhead crane hook used to carry up to 200 lbs of product to and from the dip tank was not equipped with a safety latch.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jul 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(i): Compressed gas cylinders were not kept away from radiators and other sources of heat:   a) On or about February 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the laser room; multiple compressed gas cylinders and dewars are stored directly next to the 2 laser cutting machines including; nitrogen, oxygen, and a laser pre mix (Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Helium)