OSHA Inspection: LEXINGTON MACHINING LLC.

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $2295.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective clothing was not provided wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through physical contact.   a) On or about 10/06/14 in the Acme Department; employer did not protect employees who checked voltage inside the control panel ( 110-480 volts AC ) for the Acme #119, using a Fluke brand clamp type voltage meter, against the hazard of arc flash and second degree burns, when employees wore a cotton t-shirt and pants.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $2295.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(b)(2)(viii): Electrical protective equipment was not subjected to periodic electrical tests in accordance with Tables I-5 and I-6:  a) On or about 10/06/14 throughout the facility; employer did not protect employees against contact with electrical current when the glove issued to employees for use in electrical work were last tested Nov. 2013.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICAION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3825.00 · Current $2869.00 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) On or about 10/06/14 in the Saw department; employer did not protect employees who set up the saw machine # 193 from an amputation hazard, when an energy control device was not attached to the electrical disconnect for this machine prior to service and maintenance work being performed.      b) On or about 10/06/14 in the Saw department; employer did not protect employees who performed tool changing of the Imas machine from an amputation hazard, when an energy control device was not attached to the electrical disconnect for this machine prior to service and maintenance work being performed.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(iii)(A): A lock and a tag were not placed on each disconnecting means used to  de-energize circuits and equipment on which work was to be performed :  a) On or about 10/06/14 in the Acme department; employer did not protect employees who rewired the 119 Acme machine from an electrical shock hazard, when locks and tags were not attached to the electrical disconnect for this machine prior to service and maintenance work being performed.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $2295.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:  a) On or about 10/06/14 in the Stock Room; employer failed to protect employees who used the two ton overhead crane  from caught between hazards when the only legible pushbuttons controls on the pedant was the "Down" button.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $2295.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard.   a) On or about 10/06/14 in Saw Department; employer did not protect employees from contact with electrical current when the light bulb in saw machine # 192 was exposed.   b) On or about 10/06/14 in Saw Department; employer did not protect employees from contact with electrical current when the light bulb inside saw machine #193 was exposed.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $2295.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face:  a) On or about 10/06/14 in the ACME Department; employer did not protect employees who used a Fluke brand clamp voltage meter to check voltage inside the control panel ( 110 - 480 volts AC ) for Acme #119, against the hazard of arc flash and second degree burns, when only safety glasses were worn for eye and face protection.       NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a) On or about 10/06/14 in the Saw Department; employer exposed employees to minor cuts when the two pedestal grinder was not anchored.    b) On or about 10/06/14 in the Tool Department; employer exposed employees to minor cuts when the Baldor band pedestal grinder was not anchored.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED