OSHA Inspection: ULTRA SPECIALTIES INCORPORATED

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Cranes in regular service were not 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.  All deficiencies listed below were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard:      (1)  All functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with proper operation (daily).  (2)  Deterioration or leakage in lines, tanks, valves, drain pumps, and other parts of air or hydraulic systems (daily).  (3)  Hooks with deformation or cracks.  Visual inspection daily; monthly inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected.  (4)  Hoist chains, including end connections, for excessive wear, twist, distorted links interfering with proper function, or stretch beyond manufacturer's recommendations;  monthly inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected.  (5)  All functional operating mechanisms for excessive wear of components.  (6)  Rope reeving for noncompliance with manufacturer's recommendations.    a) Shop Area - The employer did not ensure the Shaw-Box Dresser three-ton crane used by employees operating the CNC machines was frequently inspected for defects.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of the cranes had not been conducted at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section.  These inspections shall include the requirements of paragraph (j)(2) of this section and in addition, the following items:      (1) Deformed, cracked, or corroded members.    (2) Loose bolts or rivets.    (3) Cracked or worn sheaves and drums.      (4) Worn, cracked or distorted parts such as pins, bearings, shafts, gears, roller, locking and clamping devices.      (5) Excessive wear on brake system parts, linings, pawls, and ratchets.      (6) Load, wind and other indicators over their full range, for any significant inaccuracies.      (7) Gasoline, diesel, electric, or other powerplants for noncompliance with applicable safety requirements.      (8) Excessive wear of chain drive sprockets and excessive chain stretch.      (9) Electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or any deterioration of controller contractors, limit switches and push button stations.      a) Shop Area - The employer did not ensure periodic inspections of the Shaw-Box Dresser 3-ton crane used by employees operating the CNC machines were conducted to detect defects.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 9, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were 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) Shop Area - The employer did not ensure the unused portion of the blade (right-hand side when facing the saw) on the DAITO horizontal metal cutting band saw, model #GA320, serial #3Z200D1, was guarded.    b) Shop Area - The employer did not ensure the side paneling on the Puma #24 CNC machine was in place, which exposed employees to rotating parts.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machines designed for a fixed location were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) Grinding Area - The Dunlap abrasive wheel bench grinder, model #115 7396, was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.     b) Grinding Area - The abrasive wheel bench grinder positioned between the Dunlap and Baldor abrasive wheel bench grinders was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.     c) Grinding Area - The Baldor abrasive wheel bench grinder, catalog #612, serial #G-2, was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Safety guard did not cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections:      a) Grinding Area - The employer did not ensure the Dunlap abrasive wheel bench grinder, model #115 7396, was equipped with a safety guard to cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    a) Grinding Area -  The employer did not ensure that the Dunlap abrasive wheel bench grinder, model #115 7396, was equipped with a work rest to support off-hand grinding work.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    b) Grinding Area - The abrasive wheel bench grinder positioned between the Dunlap and Baldor abrasive wheel bench grinders was not equipped with an adjustable tongue guard so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel.     c) Grinding Area - The Baldor abrasive wheel bench grinder, catalog #612, serial #G-2, was not equipped with an adjustable tongue guard so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:    a) The employer failed to record any work-related injuries to workers for the year 2014, on an OSHA 300 Log or comparable form.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 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 describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:      a) CNC Area - 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 of containers of hazardous chemicals;  2) Material safety data sheet availability;  3) Training of employees;  4) A complete 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 inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.      Employee(s) were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including Trim E206 (contains severely hydrotreated petroleum oil and triethanolamine).

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:      a) The employer did not provide information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals, including Trim E206 (contains severely hydrotreated petroleum oil and triethanolamine).    b) The employer did not ensure employees exposed to hazardous chemicals, including Trim E206 (contains severely hydrotreated petroleum oil and triethanolamine), received training by December 1, 2013, as required by the revised 2012 hazard communication standard, that included an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer, and the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.