OSHA Inspection: COASTAL MACHINE & MECHANICAL

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 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. In the Fab shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on Hydro Jet cutting machine, Model Mach 2, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.    b. In the Southeast side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy DC Morrison Key Way Cutter, Model # K813859, Serial #: KAi3859, control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.     c. In the Southeast side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the Lucas horizontal boring machine Model #42, Serial #: 42-16-9, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.      d. In the Northeast side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the Knuth Milling machine, Model MF5V, Serial #:1193, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.      e. In the Northwest side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the Bridgeport Milling machine, Model FTV-2, Serial number 57175, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.      f. In the Northeast side of the Machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the Bridgeport Milling machine, Model 11708/22533, Serial # 106598, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.      g. In the Southwest side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on a Cincinnati/Gilbert drill press, Model multi duty V-1, Serial #: 5353, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.      h. In the Northeast side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on FosDick drill press, Model 706001, Serial #: 70, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.        i. In the East side of the fabrication shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the Jet gear  Horizontal band saw, Model HBS-814GH, Serial number 1011132, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      j. In the East side of the fabrication shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the W.F. Wells band saw, Model 25, Serial #: B87190, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      k. In the East side of the Machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the W.F. Wells  band saw, Model L-9, Serial #: 794382, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      l. In the North side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the Tudar Max Lathe, Model 6VP, Serial #: 20020, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      m. In the North side the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the Ballard Vertical Lathe, Serial #: 20226, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.      n. In the North side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the Summit Lathe, Model 20x80B, Serial#:38867, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      o. In the North side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the Monarch Lathe, Model 20 CM, Serial #: 25235, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      p. In the North side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the American Pace Maker, Model 1071192, Serial #:52641, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      q. In the North side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the American Pace Maker, Model 6587, Serial #: CG1862, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      r. In the North side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the Monarch Lathe, Model 16, Serial #: 50519, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      s. In the North side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the TurnPro Lathe, Model 00919376, Serial #: 1001037, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      t. In the North side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the LeBond Lathe, Model 9391, Serial #: 2680, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      u. In the North side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the Monarch Lathe, Model 36NN, Serial #: 14302, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.      v. In the North side of the machine shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on the STP Super Tec surface grinder, Model STP-20AD, Serial #: 6424, exposing employees to struck by and caught-in-between hazards.     w. In the fabrication shop on March 10, 2014, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for employees when performing maintenance on Piranha Iron Worker, Model P50, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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:    In the fabrication shop and machine shop areas: On March 10, 2014, employees where performing maintenance on machines and equipment without a periodic or annual inspections of the energy control procedures, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Hydro jet water cutting machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       b. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the DC Morrison key way cutting machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       c. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Lucas horizontal boring machine model #42 serial number 42-16-9 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       d. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Knuth milling machine model MF5V serial number 1193 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       e. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Bridgeport milling machine model FTV Serial number 57175cutting machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       f. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Bridgeport milling machine model 11708/22533machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       g. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Cincinnati/Gilbert drill press model multi dutyV-1 serial number 5353machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       h. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the FosDick drill press model 706001 serial number 70 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       i. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Tudar max lathe model 6VP serial number 20020 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       j. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Ballard vertical lathe serial number 20226machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       k. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Summit lathe model 20x80B serial number 38867 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       l. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Monarch lathe model 20 CM serial number 25235 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       m. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the American Pace Maker model 1071192 serial number 52641 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       n. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the American Pace Maker Model 6587 Serial number CG1862 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       o. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Monarch lathe model 16 serial number 50519 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       p. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the TurnPro lathe model 00919376 serial number 1001037 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       q. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the  LeBond lathe model 9391 serial number 2680 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       r. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Monarch lathe model 36NN serial number 14302 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       s. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Piranha iron worker model P50 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       t. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the Jet gear head band saw model HBS-814GH serial number 1011132 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       u. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the W.F. Wells band saw model 25 serial number B87170 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.       v. Struck-by, caught-in, amputation hazards- OSHA received a complaint stating that Coastal machine & mechanical was operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saw that were not guarded or  not properly guarded. The CSHO found that the W.F. Wells band saw model L-9 serial number 794382 machine was not adequately guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to struck-by/caught-in-between and amputation hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:     a. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees used a Baldor pedestal grinder 3/4 inch, Model 5246, Serial #: 6480, which was not securely anchored, exposing employees to struck-by / amputation hazards.     b. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees were exposed to the Pit Bull 10 inch pedestal grinder 1/2 inch, Serial #:10987, which was not securely anchored, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.     c. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees were exposed to a Balder pedestal grinder 1/2 inch, Model 621, Serial #: F479, which was not securely anchored, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.     d. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees were exposed to the United States Electrical Tool Company pedestal grinder 1/2 inch,which was not securely anchored, exposing employees to struck-by / amputation hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

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. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees were exposed to the Baldor pedestal grinder model 5246 serial number 6480 that the work rest that exceeded one eight inch, exposing employees to caught-by hazards.     b. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees were exposed to the Pit Bull 10 inch pedestal grinder serial number 10987 B, with the work rest that exceeded one eight inch, exposing employees to caught-by hazards.     c. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees were exposed to the Balder pedestal grinder model 621 serial number F479, with the work rest that exceeded one eight inch, exposing employees to caught-by hazards.        d. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees were exposed to the United States Electrical Tool Company with  the work rest that exceeded one eight inch, exposing employees to caught-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees were exposed to a Baldor pedestal grinder 3/4 inch, Model 5246, Serial #: 6480, with the tongue guard that exceeded one fourth inch, exposing employees to Struck-by hazards.    b. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees were exposed to a  Pit Bull 10 inch pedestal grinder 1/2 inch, Serial #:10987, with the tongue guard  that exceeded one fourth inch, exposing employees to Struck-by hazards.    c. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees were exposed to a Baldor pedestal grinder 1/2 inch, Model 621, Serial #: F479, with the tongue guard  that exceeded one fourth inch, exposing employees to Struck-by hazards.      d. In the machine shop on March 10, 2014, employees were exposed to the  United States Electrical Tool Company pedestal grinder 1/2 inch with the tongue guard  that exceeded one fourth inch, exposing employees to Struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

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:    In the fabrication shop, on March 10, 2014, the employer did not provide screens or shields to block rays from welding operations, exposing employees to ark flash hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    At 14004 S. Hwy 288B, Angleton, TX; the employer failed to ensure that employees were competent to operate the Toyota LPG forklift, this condition exposed employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   a. At Coastal Machine & Mechanical, On March 10, 2014 and at times prior thereto; the employer did not record injuries on the OSHA 300 log for calendar year 2014, when an employee received an injury to his left hand pinky finger.  b. At Coastal Machine & mechanical, on March 10, 2014, and at times prior thereto; the employer did not record injuries on the OSHA 300 log for calendar year 2014, when an employee received an injury to his index finger on his left hand.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  At the facility on the main shop floor, on November 8 2013, and at times thereto, the employer did not develop and implement an audiometric program to assess exposure of employees to high noise sources including but not limited to grinding, arc gouging, welding, metal fabrication, and machining operations, exposing employees to a hearing loss hazard.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  In the paint booth area on March 10, 2014,and at times prior thereto; an employee was wearing a full face respirator and had not received a medical evaluation prior to using the respirator, exposing the employee to inhalation hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  In the paint booth area on March 10, 2014, and at times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that all employees were fit tested before issuing respirators, exposing employees to inhalation hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this section did not  determine the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI). This determination was not made in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this section.  At the facility in the welding shop: the employer did not determine the 8-hour TWA exposure to each employee exposed to chromium (VI),  exposing employees to inhalation hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): Employer did not include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200; did not ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets.   At the facility in the welding shop: the employer did not include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program,  exposing employees to inhalation hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2): The employer did not provide employee with information and training.  At the facility in the welding shop: the employer did not train each employee exposed to chromium(VI),  exposing employees to inhalation hazards.