OSHA Inspection: EDSAL MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

May 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards to equipment:     a. 4345 S. Packers - Press Brake Department 40 - On or about September 23, 2014, provisions were not made to prevent unintended operation (actuation) of a foot treadle of Milwaukee Press brake # 7, Serial #171, due to falling or moving objects or by accidently stepping on the treadle.      b. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, provisions were not made to prevent unintended operation (actuation) of a foot treadle of Verson Press brake # 20, Serial # 1968, due to falling or moving objects or by accidently stepping on the treadle.      c. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, provisions were not made to prevent unintended operation (actuation) of a foot treadle of Verson Press brake # 22, Serial # 23467, due to falling or moving objects or by accidently stepping on the treadle.      d. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, provisions were not made to prevent unintended operation (actuation) of a foot treadle of Verson Press brake # 25, Serial # 23479, due to falling or moving objects or by accidently stepping on the treadle.      e. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, provisions were not made to prevent unintended operation (actuation) of a foot treadle of Verson Press brake # 26, Serial # 23480, due to falling or moving objects or by accidently stepping on the treadle.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $2,010 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of every workroom shall be maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places should be provided where practicable.    a. Throughout All Facilities - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not keep locker rooms, storerooms and passageways in the facility free of standing water, thereby exposing employees to slip, trip and fall hazards.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $2,010 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):   The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.  The training shall include the following:    a. Throughout All Facilities - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not provide training to authorized, all affected, all other and all temporary employees to include all of the elements in (a) through (c), thereby exposing employees to unexpected re-energization of equipment causing severe crushing and amputation type injuries.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,010 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use.    a. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 under 2 ton Hoist - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer failed to keep fire extinguishers fully charged and in operable condition in their designated places, thereby exposing employees to burns and smoke inhalation.      b. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 under Punch Press 14 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer failed to keep fire extinguishers fully charged and in operable condition in their designated places, thereby exposing employees to burns and smoke inhalation.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,010 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Use of mechanical equipment. Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. Permanent aisles and passageways shall be appropriately marked.    a. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, permanent aisles and passageways were not clearly marked to prevent employees from driving into equipment, pallets, and storage racks, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries from collapsing materials striking employees.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Mar 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.    a. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, pallets of paint boxes were being stored on storage racks that weren't plumb or perpendicular with severe column and footplate damage, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries from collapsing pallets of paint striking employees.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,010 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):   Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.    a. Throughout All Facilities - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not perform an examination of the power industrial trucks to check for defects after each shift, thereby exposing employees to serious fractures and crushing type injuries which are caused by struck by hazards.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,010 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. 4400 S. Packers - North Receiving Bay - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Abell-Howe, Model TR, SG, DM, Serial # 83-17963-1, 10 Ton Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    b. 4400 S. Packers - Production Bay - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Abell-Howe, Model # DG, UR, CD, Serial # ML-6918330-1, 5 Ton Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    c. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model #GC2-16, Serial # 21091, 2 Ton - A Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    d. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 22752, 2 Ton - B Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    e. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 38929, 2 Ton -C Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    f. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 31444, 2 Ton - D Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    g. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Unknown, E Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    h. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC22-16NS, Serial # 22752, 2 Ton F Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    i. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-12, Serial # 31444, 2 Ton G Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    j. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 21089, 2 Ton - H Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    k. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, 2 Ton - J Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    l. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 35210, 2 Ton - K Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    m. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Unknown, Model GC2-16, 2 Ton - L Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    n. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, 2 Ton - O Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    o. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Unknown, Model GC2-16, P Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    p. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Model 20'+, Serial # None, Q Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    q. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-12, Serial # 31795, 2 Ton - R Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    r. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-12, Serial # 36886, - S Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    s. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-10, 2 Ton - T Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    t. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC-SP, Serial # 34506, 2 Ton - U Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    u. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 31925, 2 Ton - V Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    v. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 37930, 2 Ton - W Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    w. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 32615, 2 Ton - X Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    x. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 41077, 2 Ton - Y Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    y. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 36860, 2 Ton - Z Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    z. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Unknown AA Gantry, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    aa. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Contryx, Model GC-SP, Serial # 41896, 2 Ton - BB Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    ab. 4345 S. Packers - Receiving Bay - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a frequent inspection on the Abell-Howe, Model TR, SG, DM, Serial # 83-301121, 10 Ton Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): 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 the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected. For hooks with cracks or having more than 15 percent in excess of normal throat opening or more than 10�° twist from the plane of the unbent hook refer to paragraph (l)(3)(iii)(a) of this section.    a.  Throughout All Facilities - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer failed to perform a monthly inspection of hooks, with signed reports, which were not completed, and not limited to the following equipment:      4400 S. Packers - North Receiving Bay - Abell-Howe, Model TR, SG, DM, Serial # 83-17963-1, 10 Ton Crane  4400 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 38929, 2 Ton -C Gantry Crane  4400 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 31444, 2 Ton - D Gantry Crane  4400 S. Packers - Unknown, E Gantry Crane  4300 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 32615, 2 Ton - X Gantry Crane    Employees were thereby exposed to fractured bones, and crushing injuries due to damaged hoisting hooks.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Hoist chains, including end connections, for excessive wear, twist, distorted links interfering with proper function, or stretch beyond manufacturer's recommendations. 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.    a.  Throughout All Facilities - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer failed to perform a monthly inspection of hoist and/or crane chains, with signed reports, which were not completed for cranes and hoists such as not limited to the following equipment:      4400 S. Packers - Contryx, Model #GC2-16, Serial # 21091, 2 Ton - A Gantry Crane  4400 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 22752, 2 Ton - B Gantry Crane  4400 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 38929, 2 Ton -C Gantry Crane  4400 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 31444, 2 Ton - D Gantry Crane  4400 S. Packers - Unknown, E Gantry Crane  4400 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC2-16, 2 Ton - J Gantry Crane  4400 S. Packers - Unknown, Model GC2-16, P Gantry Crane  4300 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC-SP, Serial # 34506, 2 Ton - U Gantry Crane  4300 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 37930, 2 Ton - W Gantry Crane  4300 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 32615, 2 Ton - X Gantry Crane  4300 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 41077, 2 Ton - Y Gantry Crane  4300 S. Packers - Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 36860, 2 Ton - Z Gantry Crane  4300 S. Packers - Unknown AA Gantry    Employees were thereby exposed to fractures and crushing type injuries due to damaged hoist and/or crane chains.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3):   Periodic inspection. Complete inspections of the crane shall be performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section, depending upon its activity, severity of service, and environment, or as specifically indicated below. These inspections shall include the requirements of paragraph (j)(2) of this section and in addition, the following items. Any deficiencies such as listed shall be carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:    a. 4400 S. Packers - North Receiving Bay - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Abell-Howe, Model TR, SG, DM, Serial # 83-17963-1, 10 Ton Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    b. 4400 S. Packers - Production Bay - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Abell-Howe, Model # DG, UR, CD, Serial # ML-6918330-1, 5 Ton Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    c. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model #GC2-16, Serial # 21091, 2 Ton - A Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    d. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 22752, 2 Ton - B Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    e. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 38929, 2 Ton -C Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    f. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 31444, 2 Ton - D Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    g. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Unknown, E Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    h. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC22-16NS, Serial # 22752, 2 Ton F Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    i. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-12, Serial # 31444, 2 Ton G Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    j. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 21089, 2 Ton - H Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    k. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, 2 Ton - J Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    l. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 35210, 2 Ton - K Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    m. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Unknown, Model GC2-16, 2 Ton - L Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    n. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, 2 Ton - O Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    o. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Unknown, Model GC2-16, P Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    p. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Model 20'+, Serial # None, Q Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    q. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-12, Serial # 31795, 2 Ton - R Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    r. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-12, Serial # 36886, - S Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    s. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-10, 2 Ton - T Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    t. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC-SP, Serial # 34506, 2 Ton - U Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    u. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 31925, 2 Ton - V Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    v. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 37930, 2 Ton - W Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    w. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 32615, 2 Ton - X Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    x. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 41077, 2 Ton - Y Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    y. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC2-16, Serial # 36860, 2 Ton - Z Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    z. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Unknown AA Gantry, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    aa. 4300 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Contryx, Model GC-SP, Serial # 41896, 2 Ton - BB Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.    ab. 4345 S. Packers - Receiving Bay - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed a periodic inspection on the Abell-Howe, Model TR, SG, DM, Serial # 83-301121, 10 Ton Gantry Crane, thereby exposing employees to fractures and crushing injuries.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,010 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.      g. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 23, serial # 2488, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.    h. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 24, serial # 2490, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.     i. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 25, serial # 2100, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.    j. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 26, serial # 2504, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.    k. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 27, serial # 2509, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.    l. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 28, serial # 2505, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.    m. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 29, serial # 2503, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.    n. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 30, serial # 2507, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.    o. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 31, serial # 2506, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.    p. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 32, serial # 2510, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.    q. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 33, serial # 2371, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.    r. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard Riveter # 34, serial # 237241, at the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to amputations, punctures, and crushing type injuries.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,010 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):   Work rests. On offhand grinding machines, work rests shall be used to support the work. They shall be of rigid construction and designed to be adjustable to compensate for wheel wear. Work rests shall be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage. The work rest shall be securely clamped after each adjustment. The adjustment shall not be made with the wheel in motion.    a. 4400 S. Packers - Maintenance Shop - On or about September 23, 2014, the distance between the abrasive wheel and the adjustable work rest on the Jet 6 inch bench grinder was missing, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with rotating abrasive wheels and wheel breakage.    b. 4400 S. Packers - Maintenance Shop - On or about September 23, 2014, the distance between the abrasive wheel and the adjustable work rest on the Palmgren 6 inch bench grinder, exceeding one-eighth inch, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with rotating abrasive wheels and wheel breakage.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):   Exposure adjustment. Safety guards of the types described in Subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, where the operator stands in front of the opening, shall be constructed so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. The maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section shall never be exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top shall never exceed one-fourth inch. (See Figures O-18, O-19, O-20, O-21, O-22, and O-23.)    a. 4400 S. Packers - Maintenance Department - On or about September 23, 2014, the distance between the abrasive wheel peripheral and the adjustable tongue at the top of the Jet 6 inch grinder was missing, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with wheel breakage.    b.  Maintenance Department - On or about September 23, 2014, the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue at the top of the Palmgren 6 inch grinder, exceeded one-fourth inch, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with wheel breakage.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,010 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):   Pulley(s) with part(s) seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219 (m) and (o):      a. 4400 S. Packers - Maintenance Department - On or about September 23, 2014, the Atherton Vertical Band Saw, Serial # 29940, pulley did not have a guard affixed, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with nip points and rotating parts.      b. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer failed to guard the pulley on back end of the motor for the roll former on the Heim power press # 35, Serial # H3650, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with nip points and rotating parts.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):   Horizontal belts which had both runs seven (7) feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt:      a. 4400 S. Packers - Maintenance Department - On or about September 23, 2014, the Atherton Vertical Band Saw, serial # 29940, horizontal belt,  did not have a guard affixed, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with nip points and rotating parts.       b. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the Heim power press # 35, Serial # H3650, horizontal belt, did not have a guard affixed, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with nip points and rotating parts.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,010 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.    a. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7- On or about September 23, 2014, employees had access to a two outlet electrical box with open covers that had energized wires that were exposed and protruding outside the box on the post, near punch press # 17 in an aisle employees use to access equipment, thereby exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazard.    b. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7- On or about September 23, 2014, employees had access to a dismounted Baldor motor junction box that had energized wires that were exposed and protruding outside the box, near punch press 35, thereby exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazard.    c. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7- On or about September 23, 2014, employees had access to a control box with a missing start button on punch press 35 that had energized wires that were exposed, thereby exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazard.    d. 4400 S. Packers - Maintenance Department - On or about September 23, 2014, employees had access to a fan electrical junction box with no cover that had energized wires that were exposed and protruding outside the box, thereby exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazard.    e. 4400 S. Packers - Maintenance Department - On or about September 23, 2014, employees had access to an electrical junction box on the east wall with no covers that had energized wires that were exposed and protruding outside the box, thereby exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazard.    f. 4000 S. Racine - Department 11 - On or about September 23, 2014, employees had access to an electrical junction box on a post in the main aisle, employees use main aisle to access the riveters.  The electrical junction box had no cover with energized wires that were exposed and protruding outside the box, thereby exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazard.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    a. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7- On or about September 23, 2014, employees were required to operate a control box in the hard post line where live wires were protruding outside of sheathing at strain relief joint area, thereby exposing employees to shock and electrical hazard(s).    b. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7- On or about September 23, 2014, employees were required to operate a two hand control box on the press brake #50, where live wires were protruding outside of sheathing at strain relief joint area, thereby exposing employees to shock and electrical  hazard(s).

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $20,000 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.    a. Throughout All Facilities - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer had not performed annual periodic inspections for the last three years on any of the roll formers, power presses, press brakes, and other operating equipment to ensure that documented lockout tag out procedures were being followed by authorized employees, thereby exposing employees to the re-energization of equipment and amputation type injuries.    Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313940553, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 20, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4400 S. Packers Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $20,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):   Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.    The employer does not protect each employee during use of band saws, roll formers and stapling machines by not covering the point of operation with a guard.    a. 4400 S. Packers - Department # 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the ingoing nip point on the automatic roll former # 2, was not guarded, thereby exposing employees to amputation type hazards.    b. 4400 S. Packers - Department # 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the ingoing nip point on the automatic roll former at end of mechanical power press # 103, was not guarded, thereby exposing employees to amputation type hazards.    c. 4400 S. Packers - Maintenance Shop - On or about September 23, 2014, the unused portion of the Atherton band saw, Serial # 29940, was not guarded, thereby exposing employees to amputation type hazards.    d. 4400 S. Packers - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard the rotating wheels on the side of three unidentifiable or unmarked box staplers, thereby exposing employees to amputation type hazards.    e. 4000 S. Racine - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not guard the rotating wheels on the side of three unidentifiable or unmarked box staplers, thereby exposing employees to amputation type hazards.    Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(1) which was contained in OSHA violation number 313940553, citation number 1, item number 2, issued on March 29, 2011, and became final order on or about April 20, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4400 S. Packers Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $20,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard;    The employer does not protect each employee during use of Mechanical power press(es) by not covering the point of operation with a guard.    a. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not completely guard Rouselle mechanical power press # 17, Serial # 17706, when operated in continuous mode, thereby exposing employees to the hazards of reaching into die openings and amputation type injuries.     b. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not completely guard Heim power press #4, Serial # 3190, when operated in continuous mode, thereby exposing employees to the hazards of reaching into die openings and amputation type injuries.    c. 4400 S Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not completely guard Clearing mechanical power press #160, Serial # 54-3198, when operated in continuous mode, thereby exposing employees to the hazards of reaching into die openings and amputation type injuries.    d. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not completely guard Minster power press #162, Serial # 6-55-24589, when operated in continuous mode, thereby exposing employees to the hazards of reaching into die openings and amputation type injuries.    e. 4400 S. Packers - Department # 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not completely guard Rouselle mechanical power press #105, Serial # GBSA-7422, when operated in continuous mode, thereby exposing employees to the hazards of reaching into die openings and amputation type injuries.    Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.217(c)(2)(I)(a) which was contained in OSHA violation number 313940553, citation number 1, item number 3, issued on March 29, 2011, and became final order on or about April 20, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4400 S. Packers Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $20,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets.    a. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, chain and sprockets on the mechanical power press number 17 were not guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with moving parts.    b. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, chain and sprockets on the back of roll former # 2 were not guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with moving parts.    c. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, chain and sprocket on the Minster mechanical power press # 6 were not guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with moving parts.    Edsal Manufacturing Company, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.219(f)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313940553, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on April 20, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4400 S. Packer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $20,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.     a. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the electrical wires energizing the mechanical power press# 35 were not fully enclosed, thereby exposing employees to live electrical wires and electrocution type injuries.      b. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the electrical wires energizing the flywheel on the riveter #4 were not fully enclosed, thereby exposing employees to live electrical wires and electrocution type injuries.      c. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the electrical wires energizing the flywheel on the riveter #5 were not fully enclosed, thereby exposing employees to live electrical wires and electrocution type injuries.      d. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the electrical wires energizing the flywheel on the riveter #7 were not fully enclosed, thereby exposing employees to live electrical wires and electrocution type injuries.      e. 4400 S. Packers - Department 7 - On or about September 23, 2014, the electrical wires energizing the flywheel on the riveter #14 were not fully enclosed, thereby exposing employees to live electrical wires and electrocution type injuries.      f. 4000 S. Racine - Department 11 - On or about September 23, 2014, the electrical wires energizing the flywheel on the riveter #30 were not fully enclosed, thereby exposing employees to live electrical wires and electrocution type injuries.      g. 4400 S. Packers - Department 12 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer failed to enclose live electrical wire at the end of conduit, thereby exposing employees to live electrical wires with a 480 voltage rating that was protruding from the conduit that was located in the middle of the aisle that employees use to walk through the department.    h. 4000 S. Racine - Department 11 - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer failed to remove a riveter from service when electrical wires energizing the flywheel were causing visible sparks, thereby exposing employees to electric shock.    Edsal Manufacturing Company Incorporated was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313940553, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on April 20, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4400 South Packers Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60609.

Issued

Mar 19, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1):   What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.    a. Throughout All Facilities - Recordkeeping - On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not include what directly injured or made the employee ill in 2014 OSHA log.