OSHA Inspection: CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    a) Shipping and Receiving - The radial saw and wood dust collection system contained an accumulation of wood dust and was not kept clean and orderly exposing employees to slip, trip and falls.    b) Machine Shop - East area, was cluttered with metal racks, metal rolls, cardboard boxes, the work area and floors near milling and cutting equipment and was contained an accumulation of metal shavings and was not kept clean and orderly   exposing employees to slip, trip and falls.    c) Machine Shop - Pacific Press Brake, the area behind the press was used for storage of a shopping cart, cardboard boxes, paint cans and metal stock and was not kept clean and orderly exposing employees to trips and falls.    d) Machine Shop - Verson Press Brake (West), the area behind the press used for storage of two metal shelves, shop materials and supplies, a chair and was not kept clean and orderly exposing employees to trips and falls.    e) Machine Shop - Verson Press Brake (East), the area behind the press used for storage of two metal shelves and materials, was not kept clean and orderly exposing employees to trips and falls.    f) Department 36 - Northeast wall was cluttered with carts, metal rolls and metal frames, and was not kept clean and orderly exposing employees to trips and falls.      g) Lathes Department - Lathe Area (East), was cluttered with mechanical equipment, carts, pallets, metal rolls, metal frames, boxes, garbage and debris on the work floors and as not kept clean and orderly exposing employees to slips, trips and falls.    h) Lathes Department - Lathe Area (West), the work floor around the red no name lathe contained metal shavings and debris, and debris resulting from fire damaged duct work of the smoke evacuator, exposing employees to slips, trips and falls.    i) Lathes Department - Employee restrooms were not maintained in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2160.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage had to be made.  Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.      a) Machine Shop - The passageway was not kept clear, as it was partially blocked by a cart containing metal rolls and two material handling carts.       b) Laser Department - The passageway was not kept clear, as it was partially blocked by cardboard boxes and pallets, and at the end of the passageway, a crane extended out into the passageway.       c) Department 36 - The passageway was not kept clear, as it was partially blocked by pallets, a partially assembled dryer and a metal canopy frame, which made it difficult to maneuver manually operated carts with metal rolls that weigh 100 to 4,500 pounds.      d) Lathes Department, North and South Area(s) - The passageway and aisles were not kept clear, as they contained carts with metal rolls and metal frames leaning against other frames and equipment.  Also, metal racks used for storing metal poles extended out into the passageway leading to the Rolls Department.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3780.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet (1.22 m) or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    a) Lathe Department, Northeast Area - The employer failed to ensure employees working from the top of the tool box (working platform) at the No Name Red Lathe were protected from a fall exceeding 4 feet by a standard railing or the equivalent.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having one side open, did not have at least one stair railing on the open side:    a) Stockroom Overhead Platform - The wooden stairs with four risers (ascending) did not have a stair railing on the open side.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side:  The employer did not ensure that stairs were equipped with a standard railing in the following instances:   a) Stockroom - The stairs with 13 risers leading to the overhead platform did not have an intermediate rail on each open side.  b) Stockroom Overhead Platform - The wooden stairs with four risers (descending) did not have a stair railing on each open side.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(4): Where material was piled to such height that a standard toeboard did not provide protection, paneling from floor to intermediate rail, or to top rail was not provided:    a)  Stockroom Overhead Platform - The employer did not ensure that where material was piled to such height that a standard toeboard would not provide protection, paneling from floor to intermediate rail, or to top rail was provided.  Employees accessing and working in the areas below are exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 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) Stockroom Overhead Platform - The employer did not ensure that the vertical clearance from the top tread of the fixed stairs to the overhead obstruction was at least 7 feet. The vertical opening (the doorway) measured 55 1/2 inches vertically from top to bottom.  Employees were exposed to struck-by and fall hazards.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a) Machine Shop - Exit route door facing Pulaski Road, employees were not able to open the exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools or special knowledge.    b) Lathes Department - Exit route door facing the west alley, employees were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools or special knowledge.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  The employer did not ensure that exits routes were free and unobstructed in the following instances;    a) Machine Shop - The east side exit route and exit door facing Pulaski Road were obstructed by mechanical equipment and furniture.    b) Lathes Department - The exit route and exit door facing the west alley were obstructed by mechanical equipment and furniture.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3780.00 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) On or about October 9, 2014, the employer did not ensure employees engaging in servicing and maintenance activities, such as die and/or blade changes on press brakes, shears and benders, received training at the authorized level that included the types and magnitude of energy sources in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.  Employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards associated with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical energy on the Pacific Press Brake and RAZ Bender.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3780.00 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) Machine Shop - The employer did not ensure that machines or equipment, such as the Pacific Press Brake and the RAZ Bender, were isolated and rendered inoperative by use of lockout devices when employees performed die setting activities.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a) Machine Shop, Northwest Passageway - Adjacent to the paint booth area, the fire extinguisher next to the refrigerator was blocked by boxes.      b) Paint Booth, Northwest Passageway - The fire extinguisher was blocked by a table with an open container of a flammable liquid, xylene.      c) Machine Shop, Southeast Passageway - The fire extinguisher mounted 78 inches above the floor, made it difficult to reach and was not readily accessible.      d) Machine Shop, ASME Welding Area - The fire extinguisher was blocked by a welding helmet, Lincoln arc welding equipment, hoses, an oxygen cylinder, a box of wood blocks, rags, and nylon slings.      e) Lathes Department, Northwest Exit - The fire extinguisher was mounted on the wall approximately 7 feet from the floor and was not readily accessible.      f) Lathes Department, Welding Area - The fire extinguisher was mounted on a column approximately 7 feet from the floor and was blocked by a metal canopy.      g) Century Department - The fire extinguisher was mounted on a steel column and was blocked by multiple nylon slings.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3300.00 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) The employer did not provide employees who use fire extinguishers an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire-fighting.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3780.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every 3 years:    a) The employer failed to ensure that an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was conducted at least once every three years.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(5): The employer did not evaluate the competency of the operator who had previously received training appropriate to the truck and working conditions encountered:   a) The employer failed to ensure that all powered industrial truck operators with prior forklift operating experience were evaluated and determined to be competent before being allowed to operate a forklift.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):      a) Nissan Forklift, Model: CPF2A20V - The metal accelerator was missing its rubber cover, the brake and parking brake covers were worn around the edges, and wires draped downward from under the steering column near the foot pedals.    b) Electric Hand Jack, Nissan, Model: WPTT1W1C8 - The charging cables had damaged insulation, which exposed the interior copper conductor.      c) Electric Hand Jack, Jungheinrich, Model: EJE 225 - The insulation on the charging cables were crushed open.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3780.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:    a) ASME Welding Area/Machine Shop - On or about October 9, 2014 and October 22, 2014, the employer did not ensure that each day before being used, all slings, fastenings and attachments were inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer, and that damaged or defective slings were immediately removed from service.    b) Lathes Department - On or about October 9, 2014 and October 22, 2014, the employer did not ensure that each day before being used, all slings, fastenings and attachments were inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer, and that damaged or defective slings were immediately removed from service.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:    a) ASME Welding Area/Machine Shop - On or about October 9, 2014 and October 22, 2014, the employer did not ensure that synthetic web sling(s) were marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material.  b) Lathes Department - On or about October 9, 2014 and October 22, 2014, the employer did not ensure that  synthetic web sling(s) were marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iv): Synthetic web sling(s) with broken or worn stitches were not immediately removed from service:  a) ASME Welding Area/Machine Shop - On or about October 9, 2014 and October 22, 2014, the employer did not ensure that synthetic web sling(s) with broken or worn stitches were not immediately removed from service.  b) Lathes Department - On or about October 9, 2014 and October 22, 2014, the employer did not ensure that synthetic web sling(s) with broken or worn stitches were not immediately removed from service.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3780.00 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) Machine Shop, Pacific Press Brake - The employer failed to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding, such as a barrier guard, was provided to protect employees from struck-by and crushing hazards created by inadvertent contact with the point of operation of the press when accessing the area behind the press to retrieve stored materials.    b) Machine Shop, Cincinnati Shear - The employer failed to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding, such as a barrier guard, was provided to protect employees from struck-by and crushing hazards created by inadvertent contact with the point of operation of the shear when accessing the area behind the shear to retrieve stored materials.       c) Machine Shop, Verson #1 Press Brake (West) - The employer failed to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding, such as a barrier guard, was provided to protect employees from struck-by and crushing hazards created by inadvertent contact with the point of operation of the press when accessing the area behind the press to retrieve stored materials.    d) Machine Shop, Verson #2 Press Brake (East) - The employer failed to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding, such as a barrier guard, was provided to protect employees from struck-by and crushing hazards created by inadvertent contact with the point of operation of the press when accessing the area behind the press to retrieve stored materials.    e) Lathe Department, the no name green lathe (West) - The employer failed to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding, such as a chuck guard, was provided to protect employees from entanglement hazards created by the unguarded rotating chuck when the lathe was used to grind and finish metal rolls.      f) Lathe Department,  the no name lathe (West) - The employer failed to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding, such as a chuck guard, was provided to protect employees from entanglement hazards created by the unguarded rotating chuck when the lathe was used to grind and finish metal rolls.    g) Century Department, Delta Drill Press #1 - On October 22, 2014, the employer failed to ensure one or more methods of machine guarding, such as an adjustable chuck and bit guard, was provided to protect employees from an entanglement hazard created by the rotating chuck and bit when the Delta Drill Press #1 was used to drill holes in metal stock.  An employee operating the drill press was wearing gloves and had his fingers near the rotating bit.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:    a) Shipping and Receiving Department - The radial saw was not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2160.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:    a)  Lathes Department - The flexible metal conduit enclosing conductors between the power source and the portable smoke evacuator used with the red no name lathe was damaged and exposed the conductors.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 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) Canopy Department - The employer did not insure that electrical equipment, such as the no brand name square fan, listed and labeled for household use only, were used in accordance with manufacturer instructions.     b) Canopy Department - The employer did not insure that electrical equipment, such as the Cyclone brand fan, listed and labeled for household use only, were used in accordance with manufacturer instructions.     c) Department 36 - The employer did not insure that electrical equipment, such as a power strip, listed and labeled for household use only, were used in accordance with manufacturer instructions.  The power strip was permanently mounted to the work table and used to service hand grinders, hand drills and other shop equipment, and the power strip had visible signs of fire damage on the back side.        d) Department 36 - The employer did not insure that electrical equipment, such as a power strip, listed and labeled for household use only, were used in accordance with manufacturer instructions.  The power strip was permanently mounted to the work table and used to service a Cummings 9 speed drill press, portable cords used for hand grinders and other shop equipment.    e) Department 36 - The employer did not insure that electrical equipment, such as the no brand name fan, listed and labeled for household use only, were used in accordance with manufacturer instructions.     f) Department 36 - The employer did not insure that electrical equipment, such as the Holmes brand fan, listed and labeled for household use only, were used in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2160.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i): Metal raceways, cable armor, and other metal enclosures for conductors were not connected to all boxes, fittings, and cabinets to provide effective electrical continuity:    a) Shipping and Receiving Area - The flexible metal conduit used to enclose the conductor between the motor of the radial arm saw and an electrical box identified as "230 volt", was not connected to provide effective electrical continuity.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $63000.00 · Current $41520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    The employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding was provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation in the following instances;      a) Machine Shop, Pacific 153-Ton Press Brake, Model Number J230-16 - Employees were exposed to amputation hazards at the point of operation while operating the unguarded press brake.    b) Machine Shop, Verson 60-Ton Press Brake (West), Serial Number 14267-2010 - Employees were exposed to amputation hazards at the point of operation while operating and working near the unguarded press brake.    c) Machine Shop, Verson 132-Ton Press Brake (East), Serial Number 9205 - Employees were exposed to amputation hazards at the point of operation while operating and working near the unguarded press brake.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.    a) Stockroom Overhead Platform - The employer did not ensure the structure used for storage of spare metal parts, that the loads were approved by the building official and marked on plates of approved design securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid.  Additionally, adequate first aid supplies were not readily available:  a) On or about October 9, 2014, the employer did not ensure that a person or persons were adequately trained and designated to render first aid.  Additionally, the employer did not ensure that adequate first aid supplies were readily available.

Issued

2015-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place and maintained in a legible condition:    a) The employer failed to ensure that electric pallet jacks and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) powered industrial trucks, such as the Nissan Forklift, Model: CPF2A20V, and the Nissan Forklift, Model: CUJ02A25P, were provided with nameplates and existing nameplates were maintained in a legible condition.