OSHA Inspection: J & M PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers was not provided, used, and/or maintained.       On or about December 19, 2014 the employer failed to ensure that an employees engaged in the operation of ladling molten aluminum from the kettles to the aluminum casting presses were protected from splashing or explosion of the aluminum by the use of fire retardant clothing. The employees operate the aluminum casting presses located at 7775 Division Drive, Mentor, OH.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    On or about December 19, 2014, the employer failed to perform an adequate hazard assessment to determine proper personal protective equipment to be worn by employees exposed to hazards associated with molten metals. Employees operate aluminum and zinc casting presses located at 7775 Division Dr., Mentor, OH. Deficiencies in personal protective equipment necessary to perform tasks includes face shields and fire retardant clothing.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    On or about December 19, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that employees engaged in the operation of ladling molten metals from kettles to casting presses were protected from splashing or explosion of the aluminum by the use of protective face shields. The employees operate the zinc and aluminum casting presses located at 7775 Division Drive, Mentor, OH.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects.    On or about December 19, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that employees engaged in the operation of ladling molten metals from kettles to casting presses were protected from splashing or explosion of the aluminum by the use of protective helmets. The employees operate the zinc and aluminum casting presses located at 7775 Division Drive, Mentor, OH.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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) On or about December 19, 2014, employees performing maintenance on the 800 ton aluminum casting press are not required to perform hazardous energy isolation (lockout/ tagout) prior to performing maintenance tasks. Potentially hazardous energies include but are not limited to pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, thermo, and hydraulic.     b) On or about January 14, 2015, employees performing die set up procedures on the 400 ton aluminum casting press are not required to perform hazardous energy isolation (lockout/ tagout) prior to performing setup tasks. Potentially hazardous energies include but are not limited to pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, thermo, and hydraulic.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):     a) On or about January 14, 2015, employees who perform die setup procedures of the 400 ton aluminum casting press were not required to operate the energy isolating devices(electrical disconnect switches) to isolate the moveable plate, guide rods, movement mechanisms, moveable die half, and other moving mechanical parts.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 December 19, 2014, employees performing maintenance on the 800 ton aluminum casting press did not perform hazardous energy isolation (lock out/ tag out) by affixing a lock out device to the hazardous energy sources.  b) On or about January 14, 2015, employees performing die set up procedures on the 400 ton aluminum casting press did not perform hazardous energy isolation (lock out/ tag out) by affixing a lock out device to the hazardous energy sources

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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) On or about December 19, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that effective guarding was in place to protect operators from the moving machine parts of the 400 ton aluminum casting press. The barrier guard door was not effective in protecting the operator from contact with the moveable plate, guide rods, movement mechanisms, moveable die half, and other moving mechanical parts. The equipment is operated by a single push button switch. Employees in the area are not protected by barrier guarding on the non operator side.       b) On or about December 19, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that effective guarding was in place to protect operators from the moving machine parts of the 300 ton aluminum casting press. The barrier guard door was not effective in protecting the operator from contact with the moveable plate, guide rods, movement mechanisms, moveable die half, and other moving mechanical parts. The equipment is operated by a single push button switch. Employees in the area are not protected by barrier guarding on the non operator side. Additionally, the barrier door closes at a high rate of speed which exposes the employee to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4): Revolving drum(s), barrel(s), or container(s) were not guarded by enclosure(s) which were interlocked with the drive mechanism so that the barrel(s), drum(s), or container(s) could not revolve unless the enclosure(s) were in place:    a) On or about December 23, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that the revolving barrels of the S-A Manufacturing Co. parts tumbler were guarded by interlock enclosures to prevent employees from contact with moving machine parts.    b) On or about December 23, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that the revolving barrels of the Globe Casalbi Co. parts tumbler were guarded by interlock enclosures to prevent employees from contact with moving machine parts.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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) On or about December 23, 2014, the drive system of the Ettco Lead screw tapping machine located in the south east area of facility near the office entrance was not effectively guarded to prevent employees from contact with the belt and pulleys.    b) On or about December 23, 2014, the drive system of the Ettco Lead screw tapping machine located in the south east area of facility near office entrance directly next to the CNC machine room was not effectively guarded to prevent employees from contact with the belt and pulleys.    c) On or about December 23, 2014, the drive system of the northern Ettco Lead screw tapping machine located in front of the cast master zinc press was not effectively guarded to prevent employees from contact with the belt and pulleys.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) On or about December 23rd, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that the sprocket and chains of the drive motor located on the rear of the Globe tumbler equipment were effectively guarded to protect employees working in the area.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7):  Electrical equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner:    a) On or about December 19, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that the electrical equipment of the 400 ton aluminum casting press was installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Multiple control panels and various electrical components were spliced inappropriately, conductors were left outside of conduit, relays were not affixed to equipment, and overall workmanship was poor.     b) On or about December 19, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that the electrical equipment of the 300 ton aluminum casting press was installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Multiple control panels and various electrical components were spliced inappropriately, conductors were left outside of conduit, relays were not affixed to equipment, and overall workmanship was poor.     c) On or about December 19, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that the electrical equipment of the Cast master zinc press was installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Multiple control panels and various electrical components were spliced inappropriately, conductors were left outside of conduit, relays were not affixed to equipment, and overall workmanship was poor.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a) On or about December 23, 2014, the electrical control panel of the northern Ettco Lead screw tapping machine located in front of the cast master zinc press was not effectively guarded to prevent employees from contact with live electrical components.    b) On or about December 23, 2014, the electrical control panel of the Ettco Lead screw tapping machine located in the south east area of facility, near the office entrance, directly next to the CNC machine room was not effectively guarded to prevent employees from contact with live electrical components.    c) On or about December 23, 2014, the electrical control panel of the southern Ettco Lead screw tapping machine located in front of the cast master zinc press was not effectively guarded to prevent employees from contact with live electrical components.    d) On or about December 19, 2014 the 400 ton aluminum casting press contained electrical panels which did not contain covers to protect employees from contact with live electrical components.     e) On or about December 19, 2014 the 300 ton aluminum casting press contained electrical panels which did not contain covers to protect employees from contact with live electrical components.     f) On or about December 19, 2014 the cast master zinc press contained electrical panels which did not contain covers to protect employees from contact with live electrical components.

Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    a) On or about December 19, 2014, the flexible cord located directly behind the Ettco screw tapper was spliced to provide 110v power to the equipment.       b) On or about December 19, 2014, a flexible cord for supplying 110v power to equipment in use for the 300 ton aluminum casting press was spliced.