OSHA Inspection: ACCURATE PERFORATING COMPANY

Issued

Jan 7, 2015

Abate by

Feb 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $820 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): "Railings and handrails." Standard railings shall be provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms. Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of closed stairways preferably on the right side descending. Stair railings and handrails shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of 1910.23.    Maintenance Shop - On or about July 23, 2014, the employer failed to guard an open sided staircase leading to a second level which stored parts, thereby exposing employees to 11 foot falls.

Issued

Jan 7, 2015

Abate by

Feb 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,234 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces.     NOTE: Proper application of the decision flow chart in Appendix A to section 1910.146 would facilitate compliance with this requirement.    Throughout Facility - On or about July 23, 2014, the employer had not performed an evaluation to determine if the punch press pits were permit-required confined spaces, thereby exposing employees to asphyxiation.

Issued

Jan 7, 2015

Abate by

Feb 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,234 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;    Throughout Facility - On or about July 23, 2014, the employer failed to identify specific steps for shutting down or isolating each and every energy source on every piece of equipment, thereby exposing employees to the hazards of reenergizing equipment.

Issued

Jan 7, 2015

Abate by

Feb 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $2,772 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Frequent inspection. The following items shall be 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 such as listed shall be carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:    a.  Production Department, Press 5 - On or about July 23, 2014, the employer failed to perform a monthly inspection of CM Hoist, Serial # L-37200 with signed certification records, thereby exposing employees to struck by hazards from falling material.      b. Production Department, Press 6 - On or about July 23, 2014, the employer failed to perform a monthly inspection of CM Hoist,  Serial # L-393A2  with signed certification records, thereby exposing employees to struck by hazards from falling material.      c. Production Department, Press 14 - On or about July 23, 2014, the employer failed to perform a monthly inspection of CM Hoist, Serial # 7194BFS, with signed certification records, thereby exposing employees to struck by hazards from falling material.      d. Production Department, Press 30 - On or about July 23, 2014, the employer failed to perform a monthly inspection of CM Hoist, Serial # L-707A4, with signed certification records, thereby exposing employees to struck by hazards from falling material.      e. Production Department, Press 31 - On or about July 23, 2014, the employer failed to perform a monthly inspection of CM Hoist, Serial # L-2419T, with signed certification records, thereby exposing employees to struck by hazards from falling material.      f.  Shipping Department - On or about July 23, 2014, the employer failed to perform a monthly inspection of a 7 and 1/2 ton Industrial Crane, with signed certification records, thereby exposing employees to struck by hazards from falling material.

Issued

Jan 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):     The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.    Throughout facility - On or about July 23, 2014, the employer had not performed periodic inspections to ensure that documented lockout/tagout procedures were being followed by authorized employees.      Accurate Perforating Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 329252, citation number 1, item number 1 instance B and was affirmed as a final order on July 5, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 3636 South Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60632.