OSHA Inspection: PALERMO METAL PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Oct 20, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    a)  Worksite -  On or about July 28, 2014, the employer did not develop a written lockout tagout program for employees who perform maintenance and die changes on full revolution mechanical press brakes, CNC machine and full revolution mechanical press punch presses, each of which use multiple sources of energy to work, but not limited to electrical and gravity.

Issued

Oct 20, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,156 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(3)(i): Machines using full revolution clutches shall incorporate a single-stroke mechanism.    a. Press Areas -  On or about Jully 28, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that an anti-repeat feature was used on full revolution mechanical press brakes and full revolution mechanical punch presses.

Issued

Oct 20, 2014

Abate by

Oct 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): Pedal mechanism(s) on mechanical power press(es) full revolution clutches were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:  a)  Press 9 and 12 - On or about September 2, 2014, the foot pedal on the small C frame press is unguarded, which allows for the potential of accidental activation.

Issued

Oct 20, 2014

Abate by

Oct 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(ii): Mechanical power press(es) using full revolution clutches were not provided with a pad with a nonslip contact area firmly attached to the pedal:  a)  Press Areas - On or about July 28, 2014, the pedal mechanism on the full revolution mechanical punch press and full revolution mechanical press brakes did not have a non-slip pad attached to the bottom of the pedal.

Issued

Oct 20, 2014

Abate by

Oct 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):  a) Punch Press Area - On or about July 28, 2014, the full revolution mechanical punch presses do not have the point of operation guarded to protect employees hands from coming into contact with the moving die.

Issued

Oct 20, 2014

Abate by

Oct 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(iii): Fixed barrier guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) were not attached securely to the frame of the press or to the bolster plate:  a) Press Areas - On or about July 28, 2014, a fixed barrier guard was not provided around the perimeter of the die on the full revolution mechanical punch presses to prevent employees from coming into contact with the moving die.

Issued

Oct 20, 2014

Abate by

Oct 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:  a)  Press Areas - On or about July 28, 2014, periodic and regular inspections of full revolution mechanical press brakes and full revolution mechanical punch presses was not established and performed by employees.

Issued

Oct 20, 2014

Abate by

Oct 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es):  a)  Presses - On or about July 28, 2014 the operators were not trained on safe operations before operating full revolution mechanical press brakes and full revolution mechanical punch presses.

Issued

Oct 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(g): The employer did not report within 30 days of the occurrence, to either the Director of the Office of Standards Development OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, D.C. 20210, or the State agency administering a plan approved by the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.  a)   Punch Press Area -  On or about March 17, 2014, an employee received an amputation from a Bliss full revolution mechanical punch press and the employer did not report the incident to proper authority.  b)  Punch Press Area - On or about October 23, 2013, an employee received an amputation from a Bliss full revolution mechanical punch press and the employer did not report the incident to proper authority.

Issued

Oct 20, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):    a)  Small Press Room - On or about March 17, 2014, the flywheel on Press No. 12 was not provided with a full enclosure to prevent employees from coming in contact with moving part.