FORT EDWARD, NY ·
OSHA Inspection: A. HYATT BALL CO LTD
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of A. HYATT BALL CO LTD in 1 SCHOOL STREET, FORT EDWARD, NY 12828 (NAICS 424610). OSHA activity number 339983181.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- A. HYATT BALL CO LTD
- Site address
- 1 SCHOOL STREET
- City
- FORT EDWARD
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 12828
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 342, FORT EDWARD, NY 12828
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 424610
- Employees
- 10
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
27 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Respondent's employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the dumbwaiter (a) while it is in motion as a result of the interlocks on the doors being disabled and (b) due to the employer not inspecting and maintaining the dumbwaiter.
Recent events (4)
- · P (S) $7000
- · J (S) $7000
- · C (S) $2800
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards: a) 1st Floor - On or prior to October 3, 2014, the "elevator" (dumb waiter) doorway area did not have a standard railing in place exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet. b) 2nd Floor - On or prior to October 3, 2014, the "elevator" (dumb waiter) doorway area did not have a standard railing in place exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately 20 feet. c) 3rd Floor (Attic) - On or prior to October 3, 2014, the "elevator" (dumb waiter) doorway area did not have a standard railing in place exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately 30 feet.
Recent events (4)
- · P (S) $0
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $2800
1910.22 B01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 18, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard: a) 2nd Floor Lab - On or about October 3, 2014, a metal beam (measuring approximately 4 inch high by 144 inch in length with 6 bolts up to 3.5 inches high) was bolted to the floor creating a trip hazard for employees that transport caustic chemicals over the beam.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $2400
- · Z (S) $2400
1910.23 D01 IV
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 27, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $1,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv): On stairways more than 44 inches wide but less than 88 inches wide, did not have one handrail on each enclosed side and one stair railing on each open side: a) Top Attic Stairway - On or about October 3, 2014, an approximately 30 inch section of stairway did not have a stair railing on a section of the left side (when descending) of the stairway and a handrail on the right side (when descending) of the stairway exposing employees to fall hazards. The staircase was approximately 61 inches wide with 11 steps each approximately 7 inches high. b) Bottom Attic Stairway - On or about October 3, 2014, an approximately 61 inch wide staircase with 12 steps each approximately 7 inches high did not have a handrail on the right side (when descending) of the stairway. c) Basement Stairway - On or about October 3, 2014, an approximately 64 inch wide staircase with 11 steps did not have a handrail on the right side (when descending) of the stairway.
Recent events (3)
- · F (S) $1000
- · C (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.23 A01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1): Every stairway floor opening was not guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to the stairway): a) Basement Stairway - On or about October 3, 2014, a stairway floor opening did not have a standard railing exposing employees to fall hazards.
Recent events (3)
- · F (S) $0
- · C (S) $1600
- · Z (S) $1600
1910.23 A08 II
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 27, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii): Every floor hole into which persons could accidentally walk were not guarded by a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction: a) Lab on 2nd Floor - On or prior to October 27, 2014, the area by the cooling coils did not have a floor hole cover in place for the gap between the kettle and floor.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $1600
- · Z (S) $1600
1910.24 I
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 18, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.24(i): Vertical clearance above the stair tread to an overhead obstruction was not at least 7 feet measured from the leading edge of the tread: a) Stairway leading to the attic - On or about October 3, 2014, there was a 4' 11" inch high obstructive overhead metal beam measured from the 3rd step down from the top of the staircase, which is directly under the metal beam.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $2000
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.36 G01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 18, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(1): Ceiling of an exit route was not at least seven feet six inches. Any projection from the ceiling must not reach a point less than six feet eight inches from the floor. a) Basement - On or about October 3, 2014, there was a metal pipe that measures to approximately 5' 5" inches to the bottom of the pipe from the ground that was directly in an exit route.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $1200
- · Z (S) $1200
1910.147 C01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): Respondent does not have a lock-out/tag-out program for equipment such as but not limited to A Bank and B Bank tumblers, Lathe 1 and 2, Drill Presses 1,2,3, and 4, centerless grinders, and Cup Machine in the tumbler room and the drill press room.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $2000
- · C (S) $2800
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 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) Tumbler Room - On or about October 3, 2014, specific procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for Lathe 1 and Lathe 2 which have 2 sources of energy consisting of electricity and air. b) Drill Press Room - On or about October 3, 2014, specific procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the centerless grinders which have 2 sources of energy consisting of electricity and water. c) Drill Press Room - On or about October 3, 2014, specific procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the Cup Machine which has 2 sources of energy consisting of electricity and air.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $2800
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.147 C05 I
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources: a) Tumbler Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance activities on both the A Bank and B Bank tumblers. The company does not provide locks or tags to employees to ensure the energy is isolated, secured, or blocked. b) Tumbler Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance activities on Lathe 1 and Lathe 2. The company does not provide locks or tags to employees to ensure the energy is isolated, secured, or blocked. c) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on Drill Presses 1, 2, 3, and 4. The company does not provide locks or tags to employees to ensure the energy is isolated, secured, or blocked. d) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on the centerless grinders. The company does not provide locks or tags to employees to ensure the energy is isolated, secured, or blocked. e) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on the Cup Machine. The company does not provide locks or tags to employees to ensure the energy is isolated, secured, or blocked.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $2800
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.147 C07 I A
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
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 and control: a) Tumbler Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance activities on both the A Bank and B Bank tumblers. The company does not provide training to authorized employees on lockout/tagout. b) Tumbler Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance activities on Lathe 1 and Lathe 2. The company does not provide training to authorized employees on lockout/tagout. c) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on Drill Presses 1, 2, 3, and 4. The company does not provide training to authorized employees on lockout/tagout. d) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on the centerless grinders. The company does not provide training to authorized employees on lockout/tagout. e) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on the Cup Machine. The company does not provide training to authorized employees on lockout/tagout.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $2800
- · Z (S) $2800
1910.147 C07 I B
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employee(s) was not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure: a) Tumbler Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance activities on both the A Bank and B Bank tumblers. The company does not provide training to affected employees on lockout/tagout. b) Tumbler Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance activities on Lathe 1 and Lathe 2. The company does not provide training to affected employees on lockout/tagout. c) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on Drill Presses 1, 2, 3, and 4. The company does not provide training to affected employees on lockout/tagout. d) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on the centerless grinders. The company does not provide training to affected employees on lockout/tagout. e) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on the Cup Machine. The company does not provide training to affected employees on lockout/tagout.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.147 C07 I C
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(C): Employees whose work operations were in an area where energy control procedures were utilized were not instructed about the procedure: a) Tumbler Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance activities on both the A Bank and B Bank tumblers. The company does not provide training to employees whose work operations were in the area on lockout/tagout. b) Tumbler Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance activities on Lathe 1 and Lathe 2. The company does not provide training to employees whose work operations were in the area on lockout/tagout. c) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on Drill Presses 1, 2, 3, and 4. The company does not provide training to employees whose work operations were in the area on lockout/tagout. d) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on the centerless grinders. The company does not provide training to employees whose work operations were in the area on lockout/tagout. e) Drill Press Room - On or prior to October 3, 2014, employees performed service and maintenance on the Cup Machine. The company does not provide training to employees whose work operations were in the area on lockout/tagout.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.157 G01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting: a) Worksite - On or about October 3, 2014, employees were not trained in the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards associated with fire fighting.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $2000
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): Respondent's employees operate a forklift in the facility without training and evaluation of operating performance.
Recent events (3)
- · J (O) $1000
- · C (S) $1200
- · Z (S) $1200
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): The A Bank and B Bank tumblers and the lathes in the tumbler room, and the cup machine in the drill press room were not equipped with compliant machine guards.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $7000
- · C (S) $2000
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.219 H01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): The A Bank and B Bank tumblers and the lathes in the tumbler room, and the cup machine in the drill press room were not equipped with compliant machine guards.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.219 B01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 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) Tumbler Room - On or about October 3, 2014, a flywheel approximately 2 feet in height from the floor on the A Bank tumblers was not guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards. b) Tumbler Room - On or about October 3, 2014, a flywheel approximately 2 feet in height from the floor on the B Bank tumblers was not guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $2000
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.219 C04 I
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft: a) A Bank Tumblers - On or about October 3, 2014, a projecting shaft end that extends out approximately 4 inches was not adequately guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards. b) B Bank Tumblers - On or about October 3, 2014, a projecting shaft end that extends out approximately 4 inches was not adequately guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $2400
- · Z (S) $2400
1910.219 C04 II
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii): The unused keyway(s) of projecting shaft end(s) were not filled up or covered: Note: Does not apply if guarded by nonrotating caps or sleeves. a) A Bank Tumblers - On or about October 3, 2014, there was an unused keyway of a projecting shaft end that extends out approximately 4 inches exposing employees to caught-in hazards.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) Tumbler Room - On or about October 3, 2014, a pulley approximately 2 feet in height from the ground on the A Bank tumblers was not guarded exposing employees to in running nip points. b) Tumbler Room - On or about October 3, 2014, a pulley approximately 2 feet in height from the ground on the B Bank tumblers was not guarded exposing employees to in running nip points. c) Tumbler Room - On or about October 3, 2014, a pulley approximately 4 feet in height from the ground on Lathe 1 was not guarded exposing employees to in running nip points. d) Tumbler Room - On or about October 3, 2014, a pulley approximately 4 feet in height from the ground on Lathe 2 was not guarded exposing employees to in running nip points.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $1600
- · Z (S) $1600
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) Tumbler Room - On or about October 3, 2014, a belt on the A Bank tumblers was not guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards. b) Tumbler Room - On or about October 3, 2014, a belt on the B Bank tumblers was not guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards. c) Tumbler Room - On or about October 3, 2014, a belt on Lathe 1 was not guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards. d) Tumbler Room - On or about October 3, 2014, a belt on Lathe 2 was not guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.212 A02
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 18, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible: a) Drill Press Room - On or about October 3, 2014, the employer did not provide adequate machine guarding due to using a removable plastic guard that did not completely enclose the top of the drill press rotating parts for Drill Presses 1, 2, 3, and 4 exposing employees to caught-in hazards due to working around the drill presses. b) Drill Press Room - On or about October 3, 2014, the employer did not provide adequate machine guarding due to using removable plastic guards for the centerless grinders exposing employees to caught-in hazards due to working around the centerless grinders.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $2000
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.219 E02 I
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 27, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(2)(i): Overhead horizontal belt(s) with lower parts seven (7) feet or less from the floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded on the sides and bottom in accordance with the requirements specified in paragraph (o)(3) of this section: a) Drill Press Room - On or about October 27, 2014, horizontal belts on the cone pulleys on a cup machine approximately 5 feet in height from the ground were not guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $1600
- · Z (S) $1600
1910.219 E05 I
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 27, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(5)(i): Cone belt(s) and pulley(s) were not equipped with belt shifter(s) so constructed as to adequately guard the nip point of the belt and pulley: a) Cup Machine - On or about October 27, 2014, cone belts and pulleys on a cup machine approximately 5 feet in height from the ground were not guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) and 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): A 4 x 4 junction box with switches used to operate the cup machine in the drill press room had a missing knockout plug; a light switch box on the basement landing had a missing switch; (c) in the first floor storage area, the Allen Bradley electrical control switch servicing the window mounted wall fan was wired with flexible cord that ran through the exterior wall; and (d) an extension cord plugged into a junction box was being used as permanent wiring to power a Shop-Vac.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $1000
- · C (S) $1200
- · Z (S) $1200
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