OSHA Inspection: D&D MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of struck-by/caught-in:      On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazard while operating a Saint Lawrence hydraulic press (press #1).   The press was operated with deficiencies such as but not limited to the following:      a.      No point of operation guarding;  b.      No functional two-hand control;  c.      Exposured current carrying conductors;  d.      Improperly sliced conductors;  e.      An open junction box and motor controller;  f.       A hydraulic valve bypassed with a screwdriver;  g.      Numerous hydraulic leaks;  h.      No data plate.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,475 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet (1.22 m) or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the backside of hydraulic press #1, an employee was observed standing on a working platform that was not provided with standard railings, exposing the employees to fall hazards exceeding four feet.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i):  All places of employment shall be kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allows:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employee restroom, the employer did not ensure that sinks were maintained in sanitary condition. Both sinks were clogged and had a black substance in the basins, exposing the employees to unsanitary conditions.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer's lockout-tagout procedure was inadequate. The procedure did not identify multiple sources of energy, and did not contain procedural steps to be utilized for the control of all hazardous energy associated with the following equipment, exposing employees to unexpected energization or machine movement, or the release of stored energy:       a)    Stamtec model G1-80, serial number S70566, press #102      b)   Stamtec model G1-110, serial number S70586, press #104      c)   Stamtec model G2-200, serial number 0313, press #107      d)   CMC Clearing, (unknown serial number), press #110       e)   Rovetta press, serial number SEA-1000-3350-2130, press #111      f)    500-ton St. Lawrence Hydraulic press #1    g)    Fanuc Robot Arc Mate 100iB

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) 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:      On or about June 5, 2014, and at times thereafter, the employer did not train authorized employees about the types and magnitude of energy sources, and the means and methods necessary for energy isolation for mechanical and hydraulic presses, exposing employees performing setup and die setting to caught-in, struck-by, or electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,475 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in seven different locations within the plant, portable fire extinguishers were not mounted and located so that they were readily accessible to employees expected to utilize portable fire extinguishers to fight incipient stage fires, exposing the employees to fire hazards:      a)    Next to the STAMTEC G1-80, Serial #70566, Press #102, the fire extinguisher was not mounted.      b)    In the warehousing area, the fire extinguisher that lay on the floor next to structural beam was not mounted.      c)     On the east wall next to the first emergency door (an identified fire extinguisher location), the fire extinguisher was missing.       d)    On the east wall next to the second emergency door (an identified fire extinguisher location), the fire extinguisher was missing.      e)    Near the robotic cell area on the northwest wall (an identified fire extinguisher location), the fire extinguisher was missing.      f)     Next to bay door #9 (an identified fire extinguisher location), the fire extinguisher was missing.      g)    Along the inner east wall plant, the mounted fire extinguisher was blocked in by heavy equipment and was not accessible to employees.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times thereafter, the employer did not provide training to employees about the use of fire extinguishers to fight incipient stage fires upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter, exposing employees expected to fight incipient-stage fires to fire hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,475 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times thereafter, in the warehousing area, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards:      a)    Ten-stacks of wooden pallets were stacked approximately 10-12 feet high and were not secured, blocked or interlocked.  Stacks were unbalanced and leaning,       b)    Boxes (3'x4'x5') containing base pans for RV air conditioners were stacked approximately 20-feet high. The boxes weighed approximately 158 pounds each, and stacks were leaning and unbalanced.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times thereafter, a thorough periodic inspection of a two-leg alloy steel chain sling, serial number 97821, and another, unidentified, untagged sling, were not completed, resulting in the slings being used with stress cracks and deformation observed in many of the chain links, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(iii): Thorough inspection(s) of alloy steel chain slings were not performed by a competent person and/or did not include inspections for wear, defective welds, deformation, and/or increase in length:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times thereafter, the employer did not designate a competent person to inspect alloy steel chain slings, resulting in slings being used that had observable stress cracking, and deformation of links, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Apr 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

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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 including but not limited to struck-by, molten metal sparks, and contact with the arc:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the robotic welding area, machine guarding was not provided to protect operators and other employees from machine movement, contact with the arc, weld flash and flying sparks during automatic operation of Fanuc Systems robotic arc welders, exposing employees to struck-by, weld flash and thermal burn hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

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):    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto and thereafter, 500-ton St. Lawrence Hydraulic Press #1, unknown serial number, the point of operation was not guarded, exposing the operator and helper to caught-between and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the tool room, the work rests of the Baldor Bench Grinder Cat #7307/Spec. #G7-906-30 were not adjusted to a maximum opening of one-eighth inch, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the tool room, abrasive wheels mounted on both sides of the Baldor Bench Grinder Cat #7307/Spec. #G7-906-30, the distance between the adjustable tongue guard or the end of the peripheral member exceeded 1/4" exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,475 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(5): The angular exposure of grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on surface grinding machine(s) employing the wheel periphery exceeded 150 degrees:    On or about June 4, 2014, in the tool room, employees operating surface grinders were exposed to struck-by hazards in that:      a)    Mitsui Surface Grinder (Model #200M/Machine No. 06-1713) was missing its protective abrasive wheel guard.      b)    Boyar Shultz Six-Twelve Deluxe Surface Grinder (Part No.S-20953) was missing its protective abrasive wheel guard.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,475 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:    On or about June 20, 2014, and at times theretofore, the means of selecting off, inch, single stroke and continuous operation was not supervised by the employer, in that the keys operating the stroke selection were left in the control, exposing employees to caught-in or struck-by hazards:    a)     Stamtec model G1-80, serial number S70566, Press 102    b)     Stamtec model G1-110, serial number S70586, Press 104    c)     Stamtec model G2-200, serial number 0313, press 107    d)    CMC Clearing press, no serial number, press 110

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(iii)(e): Safety distance (Ds) from the presence sensing field to the point of operation of mechanical power presses were not greater than the distance determined by the formula specified at 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(iii)(E)(e):    On or about June 20, 2014, and at times theretofore, mechanical power presses that used presence sensing devices to safeguard employees were not located at the safety distance from the point of operation, exposing employees to struck by hazards:    a)    CMC Clearing press, unknown serial number, Press 110    b)    Rovetta press, serial number SEA-1000-3350-2130, Press 111

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(iii)(f): Guards shall be used to protect all areas of entry to the point of operation not protected by the presence sensing device:    On or about June 20, 2014, and at times theretofore, guards were not installed to prevent entry into the point of operation where it was not safeguarded by a presence sensing device:    a)    StamTec Model G1-110, press 104, a 3" by 5"x 67" long area at the front of the press was not protected by the Black Max Link Lite 18AS light curtain in that a piece of cardboard obscured 7 channels on the light curtain, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards.     b)    CMC Clearing 1000 ton press 110, no serial number, an area 17-1/2" by 170" across the front of the bed of the press, at the top of the light curtain, was not protected by the Shadow VI Light Curtain, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(5)(i): The employer shall use a control system and a brake monitor which comply with paragraphs (b)(13) and (14) of this section:    On or about June 20, 2014, and at times prior thereto, Rovetta Press 111, Serial number SEA-1000-3350-2130, during hands in dies operations, the press was not equipped with a brake monitor, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a program of periodic and regular inspections of his power presses to ensure that all their parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards are in a safe operating condition and adjustment, with certification records maintained including the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the power press that was inspected:    On or about June 4, 2014 and times theretofore and thereafter, the employer did not establish a program of periodic and regular inspection of power presses including but not limited to:        a)    StamTec Press 102, Model G1-80, serial number S70566        b)    StamTec Press 104, Model G1-110, serial number S70586        c)    StamTec Press 110, Model G2-200, serial number 0313, Press 107        d)    CMC Clearing Press 110, unknown serial number        e)    Rovetta Press 111, SEA-1000-3350-2130    This condition resulted in employee exposure to struck-by, caught-in, and electrical hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,185 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):    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, located in the tool room, the ¾ HP Dayton Motor (Model No. 6K35888/operating at 3540 RPMs) belts(s) on the drop saw were not guarded. The motor was less than seven feet from the floor. The condition exposed employees to struck-by and caught-between hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    On or about June 4, 2014, in the tool room, the ¾ HP Dayton Motor (Model No. 6K35888/operating at 3540 RPMs) belts on the drop saw were not guarded. The motor was less than seven feet from the floor. The condition exposed the employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Dec 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 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 June 4, 2014, at the CMC Clearing Press #110, a sprocket wheel and chain attached to the 115/230V Baldor-Reliance Industrial Motor (CAT. No. VL3504/operating at 1725 RPMs) and coupled with the Dallas Industries feeding and coil handling equipment was not enclosed or guarded. Employees were exposed to caught-between hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $2,970 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards:    a)    In the Robotic Cell Area, an employee was observed operating a Ryobi Barrel Grip 4½-inch Angle Grinder (Model number unknown markings missing) without the use of a guard.    b)    In the Warehousing Area, an employee was observed operating a DeWalt 4½-inch Angle Grinder (Model #DWE 4011/Serial #374355) without the use of a guard.      c)     In the Warehousing Area, an employee was observed operating a DeWalt 4½-inch Angle Grinder (Model #D28402/Serial #100540) without the use of a guard.      d)    In the Warehousing Area, an employee was observed operating a DeWalt 4½-inch Angle Grinder (Model #D28402/Serial #108451) without the use of a guard.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Cylinders were not stored in areas to ensure that the cylinders would not be knocked over:    On or about June 4, 2014, fifteen compressed gas cylinders were not in the storage space designated by the employer. The cylinders were left unsecured in areas where they could be knocked over or damaged. The condition exposed employees to struck-by and fire hazards.      a)    In the Robotic Cell Area next to the wall, one compressed gas cylinder (Argon) was left unsecured and not stored in its assigned location.      b)    Outside the designated compressed gas storage area, fourteen compressed gas cylinders (5-Argon, 5-Nitrogen, 3-acetylene and one-without markings and not capped) were unsecured and not stored in their assigned location.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:    On or about June 4, 2014, valve protection caps were not utilized on compressed gas cylinders, exposing employees to struck-by and fire hazards:       a)      In the Robotic Cell Area next to the wall, one compressed gas cylinder (Argon) left unsecured was missing a valve protection cap.      b)     Outside the cylinder storage area, one compressed gas cylinder left unsecured was missing a valve protection cap.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    On or about June 4, 2014, inside the compressed gas cylinder storage area, acetylene and oxygen cylinders were stored  next to each other, without barrier.  Immediately adjacent to the storage area, three more acetylene cylinders were positioned within 20-feet of the stored oxygen cylinder. The condition exposed employees to struck-by and fire hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, such as damaged electrical insulation:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards:      a)     An employee working in the Robotic Cell Area was observed using an extension cord with outer insulation damage as well as insulation damage on two of the conductors inside exposing bare conductors.        b)    At the structural beam near press #110, extension cords were spliced together, black electrical tape was used for insulation but became unraveled and exposing employees bare conductors.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    On or about June 4, 2014, listed or labeled equipment was not installed and/or used in accordance with manufacturers instructions and UL White Book listing. Employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards.      a)   In the robotic cell area, a relocatable power tap and extension cord was plugged into one another.     b)   Next to press #107, a relocatable power tap was attached to a toolbox and used as a permanent installation.      c)   Between hydraulic press #2 & press #111, two relocatable power taps were plugged into one another.    d)    In the warehouse area, three relocatable power tap and extension cords were plugged into one another.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7):  Electrical equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.    a)       Near press #107, an extension cord (used as permanent wiring) used to link the D-Coiler electrical control box to its sensor was not installed in a competent manner.       b)       Next to press #111, conductors left unprotected and hanging freely outside of the light-curtain control box were and not installed in a competent manner.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $2,475 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of electric equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:      On about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical shock Hazards:    a)    In the company break room, an 110V-outlet receptacle located behind the microwave area was broken in half.       b)    In the tool room, an 110V-outlet receptacle located against the wall was broken.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(iii): Electric equipment provided with ventilating openings was not installed so that walls or other obstructions did not prevent the free circulation of air through the equipment:     On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, electrical equipment was installed so that walls created an obstruction to the free circulation of air, exposing employees to fire hazards:      a)    The 277/480V, Square D, Sorgel Transformer TA-1, Cat No. 45T3H located against the east wall was not firmly secured. Movement had caused the transformer to be located approximately 1½ inches from the wall, restricting the flow of air to the equipment,      b)    The 277/480V, Square D, Sorgel Transformer TB-2, Cat No. 45T3H located against the east wall was not firmly secured. Movement had caused the transformer to be located approximately  1½ inches from the wall,  restricting the flow of air to the equipment,      c)     The 277/480V, Square D, Sorgel Transformer TC-3, Cat No. 150T3H located against the east wall was not firmly secured and had a box of ceiling tiles sitting on top of the transformer. Movement had caused the transformer to be located approximately 2½ inches from the wall, restricting the flow of air to the equipment,       d)    The 277/480V, Square D, Sorgel Transformer TM-6, Cat No. 45T3H located against the west wall was firmly secured; but the transformer was approximately 1 inch from of the wall,  restricting the flow of air to the equipment,      e)    The 240/480V, General Electric Transformer TM-4, Cat No. 9T23B3886 located against the east inner wall was not firmly secured. Movement had caused the transformer to be located approximately 1½ inches from the wall, restricting the flow of air to the equipment.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the structural beam near press #110, an extension cord in use had a broken ground pin and was not grounded, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,780 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at press #111, a 220V electrical cable pinched between the metal casing and door of the 300V Rovetta Press control box exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion:    On or about June 4, 2014, in the following instances, conductors were not protected against abrasion:      a)    The GE Heavy-Duty Safety Switch Box (Model #10/Cat #THN-3362 (60 AMP/600V AC Max HP 60) in the robotic cell area, had two unused openings and one opening being used had a conductor running through it without a bushing for protection of the cord.      b)    The 300V electrical control cabinet for the Stamtec model G2-200 (Serial No. 0313) press #107 had an electrical cord run through the opening without the use of a bushing for protection of the cord.      c)     The 480V electrical control cabinet for the CMC Clearing (unknown Serial No.) press #110 had one unused opening and one opening being used that had electrical cords run through without the use of a bushing for protection of the cords.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $2,475 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction box, and outlet boxes in completed installations were not provided with covers:    On or about June 4, 2014, junction and outlet boxes did not have a cover or faceplate, exposing employees to electrical hazards in the following instances:      a)    On the east wall of the plant, the 480V switch box controlling evaporator cooler #4, was missing its cover.      b)    Along the wall in the employee break room, and behind the microwave(s), four 2-outlet receptacle boxes were missing faceplates.      c)     In the robotic cell area, along the wall next to the windows, the junction box was missing a cover.      d)    On the south wall, two-junction boxes along a raceway were missing covers.      e)    On the east wall, two 277/480V circuit breaker panels were missing their panel covers.      f)     Behind Press #110 near the south wall, the chiller was missing its side and front panels.       g)    Coupled to press #110 and attached to the feeding and coil handling equipment, the Baldor Industrial Motor, Spec. #34c63-5422, Cat. #VL3504 (115/230V-7.4 Amp) was missing a cover.    h)    At the structural beam near hydraulic press #3, the junction box was damaged and left uncovered.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the storage room of the employee break room, the snap switch was missing a faceplate, exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and/or were not dead front:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the warehousing area the circuit breaker box mounted on the wall did not have a dead front. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $5,080

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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 June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:      a)    In front and to the right of press #111, an extension cord leading to the palm control panel was run through the cement wall structure of the press.      b)    At press #111, a flexible cord used to power the light curtain was run from the left side of the cement floor structure into the structure itself and out the other side to make the connection on the right side.      c)     At the structural beam near press #110, an ungrounded extension cord (spliced together using another flexible cord) was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.      d)    In the storage area of the company break room, an orange flexible extension cord wired into a junction box was run through the ceiling onto the other side of the wall to be used as an extended outlet.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables may not be used where run through holes in walls, ceilings or floors:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, flexible cords and cables were run through holes in ceiling, walls and similar openings exposing employees to electrical shock hazards:      a)    In the storage area of the employee break room, an orange flexible extension cord wired into a junction box was run through the ceiling onto the other side of the wall to be used as an extended outlet.      b)    At press #102, cables were run through cutout holes made through the metal frame of the Air Feeder equipment.      c)     At press #104, cables were run through cutout holes made through the metal frame of the Air Feeder equipment.      d)    Near press #107 at the D-Coiler electrical control box,  an orange extension cord was run through a cutout hole of the metal door.       e)    Along the wall near press #107, a relocatable power tap cable was run through a cutout hole of a metal cabinet.      f)     In the front and to the right of press #111, an extension cord leading to the palm control panel was run through the cement wall structure of the press.      g)    At press #111, a flexible extension cord was run through the walls of the concrete press structure.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords may be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger may be repaired if spliced so that the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the structural beam near press #110, black electrical tape was used as a substitute for insulation on the spliced extension cord (gauge unknown), but did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord itself. Tape was unraveled and exposed employees to bare conductors.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints and/or terminal screws:    On or about June 4, 2014, in the following instances, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards:      a)  Coupled to press #102,  the cable to the control switch for the air feeder was had its strain relief broken.      b)  At press #102, the cable coming out from below the palm control panel had its strain relief broken.        c)  Along the east wall of the plant, an extended cord (10 AWG 3/C SJTW) coming out of the circuit breaker had its strain relief broken at the male-end.    d)  At press #1, the cable coming out from below the palm control panel had its strain relief broken.     e)  At press #110, the cable coming out from behind the palm control panel had its strain relief broken.     f)   Next to press #110, the cable leading into the feeding and coil handling equipment control box had its strain relief broken.    g)  At press #110, the cable below the hydraulic oiler timer had its strain relief broken.    h)  On the right side of the 277/480V, Square D, Sorgel Transformer TB-2, Cat No. 45T3H, the strain relief was broken.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $2,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(b)(3): Overcurrent protection modification. Overcurrent protection of circuits and conductors may not be modified, even on a temporary basis, beyond that allowed by 1910.304(e), the installation safety requirements for overcurrent protection:    On about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, located against the wall in the robotic cell area, overcurrent protection to the 600V switch box was removed. A 10-AWG 3/C SJTW extension cord connected to an electric welder was installed directly into the open box exposing employees to arc-flash, fire and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(d)(1): Switchboards with exposed live parts. Switchboards that have any exposed live parts were not accessible only to qualified persons:     On about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, located against the wall in the robotic cell area, a 600V switch box was left open exposing live parts and employees to electrical shock and/or electrocution hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:    On or about June 4, 2014, and at times prior thereto, along the north and west sides of the building, exit lighting signs above the bay door and emergency exit doors were not illuminated or working properly. If a fire were to occur, a delay in the employee(s) decision making as to which exit is working could potentially expose them to fire hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years.    On or about June 4, 2014, the employer did not ensure performance of the forklift operators was evaluated beyond the expiration date of their training certification cards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2014

Abate by

Feb 17, 2015

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):    On or about June 4, 2014, the employer did not certify that the forklift operators had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l).