OSHA Inspection: IDEAL MACHINE & TOOL CO.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):  The employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    Inside of the Machine Shop, a written lockout/tagout program was not established or implemented for the following machines undergoing servicing:    a/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n M-2070, s/n 1957339.    b/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n 80, s/n 1727824.    c/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n 18, s/n 2346933.    d/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n 16, s/n 1483227.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    Inside of the Machine Shop, suitable lockout/tagout devices were not provided for the following machines:    a/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n M-2070, s/n 1957339.    b/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n 80, s/n 1727824.    c/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n 18, s/n 2346933.    d/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n 16, s/n 1483227.      e/  Burgmaster Turret Drilling, Tapping, and Boring Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 1804.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):  Each authorized employee 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:    Inside of the Machine Shop, the authorized employee was unable to recognize the following requirements:    a/  The requirement for a written lockout/tagout program.    b/  The requirement for lockout/tagout devices.    c/  The requirement to apply the lockout/tagout devices.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3):  All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):    Inside of the Machine Shop, lockout devices were not applied to secure the electrical energy to the following machines:    a/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n M-2070, s/n 1957339.    b/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n 80, s/n 1727824.    c/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n 18, s/n 2346933.    d/  Warner & Swasey Lathe, m/n 16, s/n 1483227.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training did not consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    a/  Inside of the Shipping Department, operators of the Daewoo Fork Truck, m/n GC255, s/n C-534193, did not receive formal instruction.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):  The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    a/  Inside of the Shipping Department, operators of the Daewoo Fork Truck, m/n GC255, s/n C-534193, were not certified.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):  Machines designed for a fixed location were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    Inside of the Machine Shop, the following machines were not anchored to the floor:    a/  Drill Press, unknown make, or m/n, s/n 52-2071.    b/  Delta Rockwell Drilling Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 119-9945.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel peripheray(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral guard member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:    a/  Inside of the Sanding/Deburring Department, the safety guard peripheral guard member belonging to a Dayton Pedestal Grinder, m/n 12706-B, unknown s/n, was approximately one half of an inch away from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $4,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):  Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    Inside of the Machine Shop, pulleys approximately five feet above the floor and belonging to the following machines were unguarded:    a/  Burgmaster Turret Drilling, Tapping, and Boring Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 1804.    b/  Burgmaster Turret Drilling, Tapping, and Boring Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 81860.    c/  Burgmaster Turret Drilling, tapping, and Boring Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 21356.    d/  Burgmaster turret drilling, tapping, and Boring Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 20693.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(ii):  Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed or guarded by conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    Inside of the Machine Shop, vertical and inclined belts approximately five feet above the floor and belonging to the following machines were unguarded:    a/  Burgmaster Turret Drilling, Tapping, and Boring Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 1804.    b/  Burgmaster Turret Drilling, Tapping, and Boring Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 81860.    c/  Burgmaster Turret Drilling, tapping, and Boring Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 21356.    d/  Burgmaster turret drilling, tapping, and Boring Machine, unknown m/n, s/n 20693.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator(s) and other employees from the hazard of rotating parts:    Inside of the Machine Shop, the chucks and spindles belonging to the following machines were unguarded:    a/  Legun Milling Machine, m/n FT-1, unknown s/n.    b/  Dayton 2 X 8" Belt & Disc Sander, m/n 6Z117B, s/n 9909.    c/  Drill Press, unknown make or model number, s/n 52-2071.    d/  ENCO Drilling Machine, m/n 11992, s/n 40661.    e/  Burgmaster Turret Drilling, Tapping, and Boring Machine, m/n 2EH, s/n 21957.    f/   Burgmaster Turret Drilling, Tapping, and Boring Machine, m/n unknown, s/n 1804.    g/  Burgmaster Turret Drilling, Tapping, and Boring Machine, m/n unknown, s/n 81860.    h/  Burgmaster Turret Drilling, Tapping, and Boring Machine, m/n unknown, s/n 21356.    i/   Burgmaster Turret Drilling, Tapping, and Boring Machine, m/n unknown, s/n 20693.    j/   Delta Rockwell Drill Press, unknown m/n, s/n 119-9945.    Inside of the Sanding/Deburring Department, the following machines were unguarded:    a/  Dayton Horizontal Belt Sander, m/n 4TJ97B, s/n 4707.    b/  Vertical Belt Sander, unknown make, model, or serial number.     IDEAL MACHINE & TOOL CO. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313034910, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 04/14/09, with respect to a workplace located at 321 Elm Street, Foley, MO 63347.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:    a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, an electrical disconnect device attached to a steel column had two missing knockouts.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program that addressed labeling, paragraph (f), safety data sheets, paragraph (g), or employee training, paragraph (h), for hazardous materials such as lubricating fluid.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); was not prepared:    a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, a list of all of the hazardous materials used by employee(s) was not prepared.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and shall ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s). (Electronic access and other alternatives to maintaining paper copies of the safety data sheets are permitted as long as no barriers to immediate employee access in each workplace are created by such options.):    a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, safety data sheets were not readily available for hazardous materials such as lubricating fluid.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area:      a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, employees were not instructed in the elements of an effective hazard communication program or the hazardous materials used in the workplace.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $880 · Current $440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a):  The employer did not possess or use the OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 Forms or the equivalent for recording injuries and illnesses:    a/  The employer did not possess or use the OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 Forms to record injuries during calendar years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and year-to-date 2014.    IDEAL MACHINE & TOOL CO. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1904.29(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313034910, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 04/14/09, with respect to a workplace located at 321 Elm Street, Foley, MO 63347.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official shall be marked on plates of approved design which were not supplied and securely affixed by the owner of the building, or his duly authorized agent, in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate:    a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, the storage area directly above the office was not marked with a suitable placard indicating the safe load limit.

Issued

Apr 29, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:     a/  Inside of the Machine Shop, employees expected to fight incipient stage fires with portable fire extinguishers were not provided with suitable hands-on training or the equivalent.