OSHA Inspection: C-B GEAR & MACHINE, INC.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by a load coming off a hoist hook because of a faulty safety latch which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    The employer does not furnish a safe place of employment free from struck-by hazards from a load coming off a hoist hook because of a faulty safety latch.      a. This violation was observed on or about May 5, 2014 in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when lifting material using a 5-ton Industrial Equipment Co. overhead hoist with a missing safety latch on the hoisting hook without removing it from service.       b. This violation was observed on or about May 5, 2014 in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when lifting material using a 1-ton Contrx Crane overhead hoist with a missing safety latch on the hoisting hook without removing it from service.       c. This violation was observed on or about May 5, 2014 in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when lifting material using a 15-ton Wright overhead hoist #1 with a damaged safety latch on the hoisting hook without removing it from service.     d. This violation was observed on or about May 5, 2014 in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when lifting material using a 15-ton Wright overhead hoist #2 with a missing safety latch on the hoisting hook without removing it from service.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being crushed-by in the event of a tip over, which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.      This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, throughout the facility where employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards while operating a Daewoo brand forklift without wearing a seatbelt.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2500.00 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:    The employer does not guard all the rotating parts of the following machines to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area.         a. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating an Excel-810 CNC vertical mill machine without interlocking doors.        b. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Nicolas Correa, S.A. mill machine without interlocking doors.          c. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Daewoo v65 CNC vertical mill machine without interlocking doors.        d. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Kafo CNC vertical mill machine without interlocking doors.        e. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a PN Max 400 #2 metal lathe machine without a chuck guard.         f. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a PN Max 400 #3 metal lathe machine without a chuck guard.         g. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Chevalier FBL-520 CNC turret lathe machine without interlocking doors.        h. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Daewoo PUMA 800L CNC lathe machine without interlocking doors.        i. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Leadwell LTC-50/cxxl CNC horizontal lathe machine without interlocking doors.        j. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating an S&T Dynamics GHO-500 CNC Gear Hobbing Machine without interlocking doors.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all machines that have exposed rotating parts are guarded.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2500.00 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):     The employer does not guard the point of operation on the following machines whose operation exposes employees to injury.       a. This violation was observed on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Zayer BF milling machine without a point of operation guard.         b. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating an ITE Slotter milling machine without a point of operation guard.       c. This violation was observed on or about May 5, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a WMW BMT 105 CNC horizontal boring and milling machine without a point of operation guard.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all the point of operations on all machines are guarded.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

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 in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    The employer does not guard all pulleys seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform on the folliowing machines.".     a. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, on the north end of the facility where an employee was exposed to a caught-by hazard while working at Lorenz 912 splining machine motor without a guard covering the belt pulley.     b. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, on the south east end of the facility where an employee was exposed to a caught-by hazard while working near the ITC slotter machine motor without a guard covering the belt pulley.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all machines are equipped with power transmission safeguards.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    The employer does not guard all belts 42 inches or less from the floor or working platform on the following whose operation exposes employees to injury. This violation was observed on or about May 5, 2014, on the north end of the facility at the Lorenz 912 splining machine where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard when working near a horizontal belt and pulley without being guarded.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all machines are equipped with power transmission safeguards.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    The employer does not guard all belts 42 inches or less from the floor or working platform on the following machines whose operation exposes employees to injury. This violation was observed on or about May 5, 2014, on the south east end of the facility near the ITC slotter mill where an employee was exposed to a caught-by hazard when working near a vertical belt without the belt being guarded.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all machines are equipped with power transmission safeguards.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:     The employer does not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning is reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, throughout the facility where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while blowing off equipment without reducing the air pressure to below 30 p.s.i.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure the pressure of compressed air used for cleaning purposes is reduced below 30 p.s.i. and chip guarding is used.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting 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.  The employer does not ensure that employees required to operate forklifts are trained and evaluated. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014, when employees in the facility were required to operate forklifts while moving material without having been trained and evaluated.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that they provide the employees training 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.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  The employer does not ensure that all overhead cranes used by employees are subjected to frequent inspections as defined by the standard. This violation occurred on or about May 5, 2014 and at times prior thereto, in the machine shop where employees were using multiple overhead cranes throughout the facility, ranging from 1-15 tons, which had not been inspected at frequent intervals.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all material handling equipment used by employees is inspected and determined to be in safe condition before being put into service.