OSHA Inspection: COOPER & TURNER MFG INC

Issued

Mar 2, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,520 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.     On or about January 21, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees performing setup operations of CNC milling machines were trained as authorized employees in the control of hazardous energy.  Energy sources include, but are not limited to; electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.

Issued

Mar 2, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:   On or about January 21, 2015, the employer did not ensure affected employees were instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures.  Energy sources include, but are not limited to; electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.

Issued

Mar 2, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:   On or about January 21, 2015, the employer did not ensure the Fadal CNC milling machines, No. 530, No. 531, and No. 532, were shut down using established procedures for the equipment.

Issued

Mar 2, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:     On or about January 21, 2015, the employer did not provide training and/or annual refresher training on the procedures and use of portable fire extinguishers.

Issued

Mar 2, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,520 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):    a.  On or about January 21, 2015, the employer did not ensure the point of operation of the Fadal CNC milling machine, #530 was guarded.       b.  On or about January 21, 2015, the employer did not ensure the point of operation of the Fadal CNC milling machine, #531 was guarded.    c.  On or about January 21, 2015, the employer did not ensure the point of operation of the Fadal CNC milling machine, #532 was guarded.

Issued

Mar 2, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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:     On or about January 21, 2015, the pendant receptacle junction boxes located at the CNC milling machines and lathes were not installed in accordance with the listing and labeling of the equipment.  The pendant receptacles were used to power grinders, sanders, and other axillary machines.

Issued

Mar 2, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:      On or about January 21, 2015, the employer did not provide training and information to employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, lubricants, oils, cleaners, and fuels.