OSHA Inspection: PACE INDUSTRIES AIRO DIVISION

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Dec 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:      (a) Facility, 1004 Industrial Boulevard, Loyalhanna, PA:  On or about 09/04/14 a lockout or tagout device was not affixed to energy isolating devices on the DCM 12 machine during servicing and maintenance activities.  An employee was uses pipe wrenches to tighten a shot tip when the ladle arm cycled and struck the employee in the back and head.  The employee sustained2nd and 3rd degree burns to the back and lacerations to the head that required staples.

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Dec 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    (a) Facility, 1004 Industrial Boulevard, Loyalhanna, PA:  On or about 09/15/14 employees who are authorized for lockout/tagout had not been trained on the specific lockout procedures for the equipment they service and maintain which would address the hazardous energy sources, type and magnitude of the energy and the method and means necessary for isolating the energy.

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Dec 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(ii): Lockout devices utilized were not affixed in a manner that held the energy isolating device in a safe or off position:    (a) Facility, 1004 Industrial Boulevard, Loyalhanna, PA:  On or about 09/15/14 the lockout device used on the interlocked gate to the robotic cell area of die cast machine #23 was not affixed in a manner that would hold the device in the safe or off position.  The lock for isolating the device was not closed and the key was left in it while the employee was performing servicing of the vacuum valve(s).

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Oct 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 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) Facility, 1004 Industrial Boulevard, Loyalhanna, PA:  On or about 09/15/14 several heaters used to preheat dies did not have guards in place to protect the employee from the heating elements.  The heating elements reach temperatures between 500 and 800 degrees exposing employees to burn hazards.

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Oct 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    (a) Facility, 1004 Industrial Boulevard, Loyalhanna, PA:  On or about 09/15/14 the work rest opening on the pedestal mounted bench grinder measured approximately 3/4" on the left wheel and 1/2" opening on the right wheel.  Employees use the grinder to sharpen chisels and tools and are exposed to the rotating wheel.

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Oct 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  (a) Facility, 1004 Industrial Boulevard, Loyalhanna, PA:  On or about 09/15/14 the distance between the adjustable tongue guards and the abrasive wheel periphery on the pedestal mounted bench grinder measured approximately 1 inch on each wheel.

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Oct 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:  (a) Facility, DCM Machine 17, 1004 Industrial Boulevard, Loyalhanna, PA:  On or about 09/15/14 the guard on the pedestal fan was bent and had several openings that measured greater than 1/2 inch.  (b) Facility, DCM Machine 19, 1004 Industrial Boulevard, Loyalhanna, PA:  On or about 09/15/14 the guard on the pedestal fan was bent and had several openings that measured greater than 1/2 inch.

Issued

Sep 30, 2014

Abate by

Oct 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  (a) Facility, 10004 Industrial Boulevard, Loyalhanna, PA:  On or about 09/15/14 the required working space was not provided and maintained about all electrical equipment. Equipment and machinery are being stored in the working space of electrical panels and disconnects preventing access in the event of an emergency or for maintenance of the electrical equipment.  Areas where items are stored in the working space include, but are not limited to: electrical disconnects and panels in old die cast department; disconnect for DCM Machine 19.