OSHA Inspection: DAYTON SUPERIOR CORPORATION

Issued

Jan 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):    (a) In the Press Department, a Minster 400 ton, straight side press, identification #103, being set-up for a new production run was not locked out during the set-up operation.

Issued

Jan 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv): Safety blocks were not used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press:  (a) In the Press Department, a Minster 400 ton, straight side press, identification #103 was being set-up for a new production run without the die block being utilized to prevent the die from being displaced and crushing the die-setter's hands.

Issued

Jan 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,740 · Current $1,100 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) Cincinnati Shear, #950 - The attached guard was out of adjustment allowing a 1/2 inch opening under the hold down feet.    (b) Horizontal Band Saw, #215 - The supplied guard over the unused portion of the rotating blade did not extend the full width of the blade allowing the cutting teeth to protrude approximately 1/4 inch below the guard.

Issued

Jan 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(b): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not conform to the maximum permissible opening(s) specified in Table O-10:    (a) Tie Department, foot operated, part-revolution mechanical power press, identification #604 - The installed guard where the worker inserted the part was worn and bent with an opening of approximately 7/8 inch. The distance to the danger point behind the guard was about 6 inches.