OSHA Inspection: TQS INC.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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 ensure that 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.     This violation occurred on or about May 30, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Marvel Series 8 Mark 1 Band Saw machine without a guard.      b.     This violation occurred on or about May 30, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a LeBlond lathe without a guard on the chuck.    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 one or more methods of machine guarding is 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.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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 ensure that points of operation of machinery were guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).      a. This violation occurred on or about May 30, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Gorton brand mill without a point of operation guard.        b. This violation occurred on or about May 30, 2014, in the Machine Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Cincinnati 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 Point(s) of operation of machinery are guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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 ensure that pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform are guarded.  This violation occurred on or about May 20, 2014, in the machine shop area of the facility where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard while working adjacent to a sander without a guard covering the belt and 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 pulleys with parts seven feet or less from the floor or work platform are guarded.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-31 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 ensure that vertical or inclined belts were enclosed by guards. This violation was observed on or about May 30, 2014, in the machine shop area of the facility where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard when working near a inclined belt without a 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 vertical or inclined belts are enclosed by guards.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-31 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 each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. This violation occurred on or about May 20, 2014, when employees in the facility were required to operate a forklift 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 each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

2014-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.    The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met. This violation occurred on or about May 30, 2014, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the facility were required to handle hazardous chemicals without having an implemented hazard communication program maintained at the workplace.      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 a hazard communication program is developed, implemented and maintained at the workplace.