OSHA Inspection: MARTIN SPROCKET & GEAR, INC.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

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)    Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc., located at 350 South Airport Road, Montpelier, OH 43543: On or about February 13, 2014, the employer failed to utilize energy control procedures to control hazardous energy of the Newark gear hobbing machine D (Model P&J 7G, Serial # 701686). Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical, while performing activities such as, but not limited to, setting-up the machine and changing cutters.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:     A)    Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc., located at 350 South Airport Road, Montpelier, OH 43543: On or about February 13, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the Newark gear hobbing machine D (Model P&J 7G, Serial # 701686) was properly turned off/shut down while employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, setting-up the machine and changing cutters. Employees were exposed to injuries from unexpected start-up of the machine and energy release.    modified to:    A)&&.. the employer did not ensure that a lock was used to isolate the electrical energy on the Newark gear hopping machine D after it was shut down when setting-up the machine or changing the cutters.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:     A)    Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc., located at 350 South Airport Road, Montpelier, OH 43543: On or about February 13, 2014, the employer failed to properly train employees to lockout/tagout the Newark gear hobbing machine D (Model P&J 7G, Serial # 701686) before employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, setting-up the machine and changing cutters. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards due to uncontrolled hazardous energy sources.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2700.00 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:    A)    Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc., located at 350 South Airport Road, Montpelier, OH 43543: On or about February 13, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding were provided to protect employees from moving parts such as, but not limited to, the rotating shaft of the Newark gear hobbing machine (Model P&J 7G, Serial # 701686). Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.    No additional abatement information is needed for this item.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:  A)    Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc., located at 350 South Airport Road, Montpelier, OH 43543: On or about February 13, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the rotating horizontal shaft of the Newark gear hobbing machine D (Model P&J 7G, Serial # 701686) was enclosed in a stationary casing. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.  No additional abatement information is needed for this item.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3780.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation 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):     A)    Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc., located at 350 South Airport Road, Montpelier, OH 43543: On or about February 13, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation of the Sectional Flight Press (built by the employer), located in the SS-13 area, was adequately guarded. Employees were exposed to pinch point hazards while operating the press.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    A)    Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc., located at 350 South Airport Road, Montpelier, OH 43543: On or about February 13, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that the welding stations, located in the Screw Shop, were enclosed with a noncombustible or flameproof screen or shield. Employees, adjacent to the welding areas, were exposed to eye injuries from the welding rays.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.