OSHA Inspection: SWARTZ MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    A)    Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer failed to develop, document, and utilize machine-specific energy control procedures to control hazardous energy of equipment such as, but not limited to, Warner & Swasey 1 AB Automatic Bar Machine (Serial # 3895-5013 SPL). Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical and hydraulic, while performing activities such as, but not limited to, changing tooling. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.      B)     Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about May 29, 2014, the employer failed to develop, document, and utilize machine-specific energy control procedures to control hazardous energy of equipment such as, but not limited to, Brother TC-321 CNC Drilling and Tapping Center (located in the front). Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical and pneumatic, while performing activities such as, but not limited to, changing tooling. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.      C)     Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 15, 2014, the employer failed to develop, document, and utilize machine-specific energy control procedures to control hazardous energy of equipment such as, but not limited to, Mazak Quick Turn CNC Lathe Machine. Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical and pneumatic, while performing activities such as, but not limited to, changing tooling. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating 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, or written records.

Issued

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:    A)    Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer did not ensure that equipment such as, but not limited to, Warner & Swasey 1 AB Automatic Bar Machine (Serial # 3895-5013 SPL) was properly turned off/shut down while employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, changing tooling. Employees were exposed to injuries from unexpected start-up of the machine and energy release.      B)     Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer did not ensure that equipment such as, but not limited to, Brother TC-321 CNC Drilling and Tapping Center (located in the front) was properly turned off/shut down while employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, changing tooling. Employees were exposed to injuries from unexpected start-up of the machine and energy release.      C)     Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer did not ensure that equipment such as, but not limited to, Mazak Quick Turn CNC Lathe Machine was properly turned off/shut down while employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, changing tooling. Employees were exposed to injuries from unexpected start-up of the machine and energy release.      D)    Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer did not ensure that equipment such as, but not limited to, Jet Drill Press (Serial # 13050944) was properly turned off/shut down while employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, changing drill bits. Employees were exposed to injuries from unexpected start-up of the machine and energy release.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating 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, or written records.

Issued

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:     A)    Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer failed to properly train employees to lockout/tagout equipment such as, but not limited to, Warner & Swasey 1 AB Automatic Bar Machine (Serial # 3895-5013 SPL), Brother TC-321 CNC Drilling and Tapping Center (located in the front), Mazak Quick Turn CNC Lathe Machine, and the Jet Drill Press (Serial # 13050944) before employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, changing tooling. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while all hazardous energy sources were not controlled prior to conducting work.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating 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, or written records.

Issued

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    A)    Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding were provided to protect employees from moving parts such as, but not limited to, rotating tooling center of equipment such as, but not limited to, Warner & Swasey 1 AB Automatic Bar Machine (Serial # 3895-5013 SPL). Employees were exposed to struck-by and amputation hazards.      B)     Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about May 29, 2014, the employer did not to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding were provided to protect employees from moving parts such as, but not limited to, rotating tooling center and transfer platforms of equipment such as, but not limited to, Brother TC-321 CNC Drilling and Tapping Center (located in the front). Employees were exposed to struck-by and amputation hazards.      C)     Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer did not to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding were provided to protect employees from moving parts such as, but not limited to, rotating chuck of equipment such as, but not limited to, Mazak Quick Turn CNC Lathe Machine. Employees were exposed to struck-by and amputation hazards.      D)    Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that the Jet Drill Press (Serial # 13050944), located in the facility's production area, was properly guarded in order to prevent employees from inadvertently being caught by the rotating chuck during the drill press' operation. Employees were exposed to struck-by and amputation hazards.      E)     Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that sand belt pulleys of the 2" x 48" Kalamazoo Belt Sander, located in the facility's production area, was properly guarded in order to prevent employees from inadvertently being caught by the rotating pulleys during the sander's operation. Employees were exposed to struck-by and amputation hazards.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating 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, or written records.

Issued

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1060.00 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:    A)    Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that electrical extension cords were used as intended. The cords were located in the compressor room and were used to power the 2" x 48" Kalamazoo Belt Sander. The employer plugged in two extension cords together, exposing employees to electrical hazards of 110 volts.      B)     Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer did not ensure that a knockout style metal receptacle box was used as intended. The box was not listed to be used instead of permanent receptacle on the electrical extension cord. The knockout style receptacle box was laying on the floor in the compressor room, exposing employees to electrical hazards of 110 volts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating 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, or written records.

Issued

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not be protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    A)    Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer did not ensure that electrical extension cords were protected from accidental damage that could be caused by employees stepping on extension cords because cords were placed on the floor in a walkway. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards of 110 volts.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating 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, or written records.

Issued

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:     A)    Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer did not remove damaged electrical extension cords from use. The cords were located in the compressor room and were used to power the 2" x 48" Kalamazoo Belt Sander. The insulation of the extension cords was damaged, exposing employees to electrical hazards of 110 volts.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating 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, or written records.

Issued

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): The employer did not ensure that flexible cords and/or cables were not used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    A)    Swartz Manufacturing, Inc., located at 820 Walnut Street, Elyria, OH 44035: On or about July 29, 2014, the employer failed to use fixed wiring of a structure to power the 2" x 48" Kalamazoo Belt Sander. The employer was using two electrical extension cords instead of permanent wiring, exposing employees to electrical hazards of 110 volts.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating 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, or written records.