OSHA Inspection: LEWIS SPRING AND MFG. COMPANY

Issued

Sep 12, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards:  a) Shipping/Receiving -  On July 1, 2014, the employer did not ensure that each employee used protective footwear (steel toed shoes or work boots) when exposed to foot injury(ies) during the operation of material handling equipment (forklifts) and the handling of steel wire reels weighing approximately 350 pounds.    In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 12, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,083 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:   a) Facility Wide -  On or about July 1, 2014, the employer failed to conduct periodic inspections to review each authorized employees knowledge of the procedure at least annually to verify the procedure is adequate and being applied properly by all maintenance personnel, set-up persons, and any and all other authorized level employees.    In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 12, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 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):  a) Coiling Machine Area - On July 1, 2014, the C31 coiling machine's dereeler had a pulley that was not guarded.  In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 12, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  a) Coiling Machine Area - On July 1, 2014, the C31 coiling machine's dereeler had a horizontal belt that was not fully enclosed by a guard.   In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,023 · Current $1,416 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):  a) Shop Area -  On July 1, 2014, the Torrington W-12 (s/n 72464) (# C22) spring coiler had gears that were not guarded on the backside of the machine.  b) Shop Area - On July 1, 2014, the C64 #3 spring coiler had gears that were not guarded on the backside of the machine.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 12, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:   a) Coiling Machine Area - The pendant control box (BW72Y511) for the Yale 2 ton overhead crane hoist was not marked for identification of functions.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).