OSHA Inspection: MCM INDUSTRIES CO., INC

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3185.00 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) On or about March 27, 2014, procedures were not developed for the Huron Pave wire former. Employees were observed performing maintenance and servicing on the equipment at the time of inspection. Hazardous energy sources include mechanical and electrical.      b) On or about March 27, 2014, procedures were not developed for the #55 mechanical power press. Employees perform maintenance and servicing on the equipment as needed. Hazardous energy sources include mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and gravitational.      c) On or about March 27, 2014, procedures were not developed for the #69  mechanical power press. Employees perform maintenance and servicing on the equipment as needed. Hazardous energy sources include mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and gravitational.      d) On or about March 27, 2014, procedures were not developed for the #309 four-slide press. Employees perform maintenance and servicing on the equipment as needed. Hazardous energy sources include mechanical and electrical.      e) On or about March 27, 2014, procedures were not developed for the #310 four-slide press. Employees perform maintenance and servicing on the equipment as needed. Hazardous energy sources include mechanical and electrical.      f) On or about March 27, 2014, procedures were not developed for the BLUE four-slide press. Employees perform maintenance and servicing on the equipment as needed. Hazardous energy sources include mechanical and electrical.      g) On or about March 27, 2014, procedures were not developed for the CNC spring making machine 1. Employees perform maintenance and servicing on the equipment as needed. Hazardous energy sources include mechanical and electrical.      h) On or about March 27, 2014, procedures were not developed for the CNC spring making machine 2. Employees perform maintenance and servicing on the equipment as needed. Hazardous energy sources include mechanical and electrical.          i) On or about March 27, 2014, procedures were not developed for the Reeves wire spring coiler machine. Employees were observed performing maintenance and servicing on the equipment at the time of inspection. Hazardous energy sources include mechanical and electrical.      j) On or about March 27, 2014, procedures were not developed for the Simplex- Rapid M-30 CNC spring making machine. Employees were observed performing maintenance and servicing on the equipment at the time of inspection. Hazardous energy sources include mechanical and electrical.      k) On or about March 27, 2014, procedures were not developed for the Horizontal spring grinders. Employees perform maintenance and servicing on the equipment as needed. Hazardous energy sources include mechanical and electrical.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3185.00 Reduced

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:    On or about March 27, 2014, the employer had not conducted a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures at least annually. Equipment and machinery within the facility includes but is not limited to, mechanical power presses, grinding machines, coilers, spring machines, and four slides. Potential hazardous energies include pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and gravitational.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3185.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:      a) On or about March 27, 2014, employees were performing set-up and maintenance on the Reeves clutch type spring coiling machine without isolating the hazardous energy sources of the equipment. Sources of energy include electrical, pneumatic and mechanical.     b) On or about March 27, 2014, employees entered the caged area of the Huron Pave wire forming machine to remove loose production pieces without first isolating the hazardous energy sources of the equipment. Sources of energy include mechanical and electrical.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3185.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by in-going nip points, rotating parts, and/or flying chips and sparks:      a) On or about March 27, 2014, the Reeves wire spring coiler machine did not have effective guarding in place to protect employees from in-going nip points and point of operation hazards. Guarding was not in place on the output side of the machine. The front door was not interlocked, and was able to be opened without the use of any special tools.    b) On or about March 27, 2014, the CNC spring machine #120 did not have effective guarding in place to protect employees from in-going nip points and point of operation hazards. Guarding was not in place on the output side of the machine.     c) On or about March 27, 2014, the north horizontal spring grinder did not have effective guarding in place to protect employees from in-going nip points and point of operation hazards. Guarding was not in place to cover the grinding area of the equipment.    d) On or about March 27, 2014, the south horizontal spring grinder did not have effective guarding in place to protect employees from in-going nip points and point of operation hazards. Guarding was not in place to cover the grinding area of the equipment.    e) On or about March 27, 2014, the #54 four slide machine did not have effective guarding in place to protect employees from in-going nip points and point of operation hazards. Guarding was not in place to cover the moving mechanical parts such as rollers, feeders, and punches. One emergency trip wire was installed, however exposure to in-going nip points and point of operation hazards were still present. The emergency trip wire was centered over the machine and did not allow for protection in any other areas where moving mechanical parts were present.    f) On or about March 27, 2014, the #309 four slide machine did not have effective guarding in place to protect employees from in-going nip points and point of operation hazards. Guarding was not in place to cover the moving mechanical parts. Two emergency wire trips were installed, however exposure to in-going nip points and point of operation hazards were still present. The emergency trip wires were centered over the machine and did not allow for protection in any other areas where moving mechanical parts were present.    g) On or about March 27, 2014, the #310 four slide machine did not have effective guarding in place to protect employees from in-going nip points and point of operation hazards. Guarding was not in place to cover the moving mechanical parts. This four slide contained no emergency trip wires.    h) On or about March 27, 2014, the #307 four slide machine did not have effective guarding in place to protect employees from in-going nip points and point of operation hazards. Guarding was not in place to cover the moving mechanical parts. The equipment contained one emergency wire trip, however exposure to in-going nip points and point of operation hazards were still present. The emergency trip wire was centered over the machine and did not allow for protection in any other areas where moving mechanical parts were present.    i) On or about March 27, 2014, the M-30 simplex-rapid CNC spring machine was not guarded to protect employees from the moving machining parts, ejecting springs, rollers, and pinch points. The interlocked barrier guard was bypassed.    j)    On or about March 27, 2014, the Huron Pave Wire former was not guarded effectively to protect employees. The interlocked door and safety bypass switch was disabled allowing for the door to be opened during production. The key for selection of bypassing this was left in the machine without supervisory control.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3185.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii): Fixing of the selection was not by means capable of supervision by the employer.      a) On or about April 7, 2014, the keys were left in the selector switch located on the control panel of the V&O mechanical power press #446.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(c)(a):    a) On or about March 27, 2014, die setting procedures were not established for the #55 mechanical power press.      b) On or about March 27, 2014, die setting procedures were not established for the #416 Johnson 3 mechanical power press.      c) On or about March 27, 2014, die setting procedures were not established for the #414 Johnson 4 mechanical power press.      d) On or about March 27, 2014, die setting procedures were not established for the #69 mechanical power press.      e) On or about March 27, 2014, die setting procedures were not established for the #56 Bliss 60 mechanical power press.      f) On or about March 27, 2014, die setting procedures were not established for the #38 Bliss 60 mechanical power press.      g) On or about March 27, 2014, die setting procedures were not established for the #37 Bliss 60 mechanical press.      h) On or about March 27, 2014, die setting procedures were not established for the #68 Minster mechanical power press.      i) On or about March 27, 2014, die setting procedures were not established for the #446 V&O mechanical power press.      j) On or about March 27, 2014, die setting procedures were not established for the #425 Johnson mechanical power press.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3185.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii): Mechanical power press(es) were not inspected and tested at least weekly to determine the condition of the clutch/brake mechanism, anti-repeat feature and single stroke mechanism:      a) On or about March 27, 2014, the #55 mechanical power press had not been inspected at least weekly. The inspections had not been performed for several months to years. The weekly mechanical power presses shall be certified by recording the signature of the person conducting the inspection, the date of the inspection, and the serial number of the power press being inspected.        b) On or about March 27, 2014, the #416 Johnson 3 mechanical power press had not been inspected at least weekly. The inspections had not been performed for several months to years. The weekly mechanical power presses shall be certified by recording the signature of the person conducting the inspection, the date of the inspection, and the serial number of the power press being inspected.        c) On or about March 27, 2014, the #414 Johnson 4 mechanical power press had not been inspected at least weekly.The inspections had not been performed for several months to years. The weekly mechanical power presses shall be certified by recording the signature of the person conducting the inspection, the date of the inspection, and the serial number of the power press being inspected.      d) On or about March 27, 2014, the #69 mechanical power press had not been inspected at least weekly.  The inspections had not been performed for several months to years. The weekly mechanical power presses shall be certified by recording the signature of the person conducting the inspection, the date of the inspection, and the serial number of the power press being inspected.      e) On or about March 27, 2014, the #56 Bliss 60 mechanical power press had not been inspected at least weekly. The inspections had not been performed for several months to years. The weekly mechanical power presses shall be certified by recording the signature of the person conducting the inspection, the date of the inspection, and the serial number of the power press being inspected.      f) On or about March 27, 2014, the #38 Bliss 60 mechanical power press had not been inspected at least weekly.   The inspections had not been performed for several months to years. The weekly mechanical power presses shall be certified by recording the signature of the person conducting the inspection, the date of the inspection, and the serial number of the power press being inspected.      g) On or about March 27, 2014, the #68 Minster mechanical power press had not been inspected at least weekly. The inspections had not been performed for several months to years. The weekly mechanical power presses shall be certified by recording the signature of the person conducting the inspection, the date of the inspection, and the serial number of the power press being inspected.        h) On or about March 27, 2014, the #446 V&O mechanical power press had not been inspected at least weekly. The inspections had not been performed for several months to years. The weekly mechanical power presses shall be certified by recording the signature of the person conducting the inspection, the date of the inspection, and the serial number of the power press being inspected.        i) On or about March 27, 2014, the #425 Johnson mechanical power press had not been inspected at least weekly.   The inspections had not been performed for several months to years. The weekly mechanical power presses shall be certified by recording the signature of the person conducting the inspection, the date of the inspection, and the serial number of the power press being inspected.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3185.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(3): Original and continuing competence of personnel maintaining mechanical power press(es) was not insured:      On or about March 27, 2014 employees responsible for maintaining and set up of the mechanical power press had not been fully trained or competent in set up and maintenance of mechanical power presses. Deficiencies were found in the wrist pull back set ups for operators, keys were not removed from selector switches, weekly press inspections had not been performed, and die set-up procedures were not developed.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv)(a):    a) On or about March 27, 2014, flywheels were not completely guarded on #414 Johnson 6 mechanical power press. The rear of the flywheel did not contain any guarding.    b) On or about March 27, 2014, flywheels were not completely guarded on the #55 mechanical power press. The rear half of the flywheel did not contain any guarding.     c) On or about March 27, 2014, flywheels were not completely guarded on #416 Johnson 4 mechanical power press. The rear of the flywheel did not contain any guarding.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 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:    On or about March 27, 2014, chains and sprockets were not  guarded to protect the employees on the south horizontal spring grinder located in the grinding area.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On or about March 27, 2014, flexible wiring was used in place of permanent wiring of the overhead pendant light located in the grinding department.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $56000.00 · Current $36400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(i)(b): The employer did not provide and ensure guarding prevented the employer from inadvertently reaching into the point of operation, or withdrawing his hands if they are inadvertently located in the point of operation as the dies close:       a) On or about March 19, 2014, an employee operated full revolution mechanical power press number 414 (Johnson 4 Ton) without the use of both wrist pull backs. The employee used their unprotected hand to feed the coiled steel into the press. The press was activated by foot control and had no other guarding.    b) On or about March 26, 2014, an employee operated full revolution mechanical power press number 38 (Bliss 60 ton) without the use of both wrist pull backs. The employee used their unprotected hand to feed the coiled steel into the press. The press was activated by foot control and had no other guarding.    c) On or about April 7, 2014, an employee operated full revolution mechanical power press number 55 (Niagra) without the use of both wrist pull backs. The employee was not wearing the pull backs in order to hand feed the coil. A barrier guard was in place on the press, however it was not effective in that the operator could still place extremities into the point of operation.