OSHA Inspection: QUESTEK MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(a): The employer did not establish a written emergency evacuation plan for employees expected to evacuate in the event of a fire or other emergency.    The employer did not establish a written and/or oral emergency evacuation plan, exposing employees to burns and smoke inhalation.     Abatement documentation is not required for this item.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): Energy control program. The employer shall 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 shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.    The employer did not establish a program for the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) for when the employees perform servicing or maintenance on machines and equipment. This exposed employees to amputation hazards.    Abatement documentation is not required for this item.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.    The employer failed to provide methods of machine guarding that would protect employees while operating the Sheldon Lathe- TMU-19882-T: was missing the chuck guard exposing employees to flying chips and metal.       Abatement documentation is not required for this item.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Dec 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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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).    On the HAAS Toolroom Mill, the ER did not have point of operation guarding to prevent employees from gaining access to the rotating parts during operating cycles. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while retrieving parts.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 28 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Nov 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv): Safety blocks were not used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press.    The employer did not provide die safety blocks for the the employees to utilize when performing work on the Full Revolution press, exposing employees to amputation hazards.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 28 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Nov 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.    Knockout box type receptacles were utilized as a pendant and were not secured to a wall or fixed structure, exposing employees to a shock hazard.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,050 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments.    On or about May 22, 2014, an employee performed voltage testing on energized electrical components. The employee was not trained in and familiar with safety-related work practices such as the use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating and shielding materials. The employee was exposed to shock and arc flash hazards.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1): Unqualified persons performed testing work on electric circuits or equipment.    On or about May 22, 2014, an unqualified employee was exposed to energized electrical components  when performing live voltage testing on equipment up to 480volts. Employee was exposed to shock and arc flash hazards    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not using electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed.    On or about May 22, 2014, an employee who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components up to 480volts, did not wear appropriate electrical protective equipment, including but not limited to the following, to protect against electrical shock and Arc flash/blast injuries:      a) Rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors.      b) Arc-Rated clothing such as arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants, or arc-rated coverall.      c) Hearing protection (canal inserts).      d) Arc-Rated flash suit, hood or balaclava.      Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees exposed to the danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts did not wear nonconductive head protection.    On or about May 22, 2014, an employee who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components up to 480 volts,  did not wear nonconductive head protection, such as a hard hat with die-electric properties. This exposed employees to shocks and arc hazards.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face.    On or about May 22, 2014, an employee who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components up to 480 volts, did not wear appropriate protective equipment for the eyes and face to protect against electrical arc flash/blast injuries, such as safety glasses and an arc-rated face shield. This exposed employees to shock and arc hazards.    Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Dec 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would be met:    The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling and other forms of warning;  2) Safety data sheet availability;  3) Employee information and training;  4) A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace;   5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and   6) Methods to provide other employer(s) access to safety data sheet; information on any precautionary measures and the labeling system used in the workplace.    Abatement documentation is required in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training shall 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.  The employer did not ensure that each operator had completed formal training, practical training, and an evaluation of performance.  Abatement documentation is not required for this item.