OSHA Inspection: BARDANE MFG. CO.

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jun 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of every workroom was not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    a) Main aisle across from bailer: Water leaking from the roof had accumulated on the floor exposing workers to a slip hazard, on or about February 5, 2015.    b) Aisleway adjacent to the 5Z zinc die cast machine: Water and hydraulic fluid that had accumulated on the floor exposed workers to a slip hazard, on or about February 5, 2015.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jul 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,900 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 the activities covered by this section:    a) Jermyn, PA Facility: Lockout procedures were not developed and utilized to protect employees from hazardous energy sources while performing servicing and maintenance on die cast machines, trim presses, and CNC machines, on or about January 4, 2015.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guards on machines were not affixed to the machine where possible or secured elsewhere if for any reason attachment to the machine is not possible:    a) Production Area: Expanded metal guards on the aisleway side of zinc die cast machine 4Z were not affixed to the machine exposing workers to potential contact with moving parts and nip point hazards, on or about February 4, 2015.    b) Production Area: Expanded metal guards on the operator side of zinc die cast machine 5Z were not affixed to the machine exposing workers to potential contact with moving parts and nip point hazards, on or about February 5, 2015.    c) Production Area: Expanded metal guards on the operator side of aluminum die cast machine 0A were not affixed to the machine exposing workers to potential contact with moving parts and nip point hazards, on or about February 10, 2015.    d) Production Area: Expanded metal guards on the operator side of aluminum die cast machine 4A were not affixed to the machine exposing workers to potential contact with moving parts and nip point hazards, on or about February 10, 2015.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jun 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gears were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):    a) Zinc Department: Sets of in-running gears on each side of zinc die cast machine 4Z were not enclosed by guards exposing the operator to an amputation hazard, on or about February 4, 2015.    b) Zinc Department: Sets of in-running gears on each side of zinc die cast machine 5Z were not enclosed by guards exposing the operator to an amputation hazard, on or about February 5, 2015.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jun 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) Production Area: The junction box on the burner motor for zinc die cast machine 4Z had been knocked off by a forklift exposing the internal electrical connections and workers to a 110 volt AC electric shock hazard, on or about February 4, 2015.    b) Production Area: Damage to the junction box on the burner motor for zinc die cast machine 5Z exposed the internal electrical connections and workers to a 110 volt AC electric shock hazard, on or about February 5, 2015.    c) Production Area: An open junction box on the intensification hydraulic control for aluminum die cast machine 15A exposed the internal electrical connection and workers to a 110 volt AC electric shock hazard, on or about February 10, 2015.    d) Production Area: A pair of unprotected splices on the slow shot hydraulic control for aluminum die cast machine 15A exposed workers to a 110 volt AC electric shock hazard, on or about February 10, 2015.    e) Production Area: A pair of unprotected splices on the intensifier accumulator hydraulic control for aluminum molding machine 1A exposed workers to a 110 volt AC electric shock hazard, on or about February 10, 2015.    f) Production Area: A damaged conductor on the burner control for aluminum die cast machine 0A exposed workers to a 110 volt AC electric shock hazard, on or about February 10, 2015.    g) Production Area: A pair of unprotected splices supplying electrical power to the slow solenoid on aluminum die cast machine 3A exposed workers to a 110 volt AC electric shock hazard, on or about February 10, 2015.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jun 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures:    a) Zinc Department: Exposed live electrical connections on a large pedestal fan sitting next to zinc die cast machine 5Z exposed workers to a 110 volt AC electric shock hazard, on or about February 5, 2015.     b) Aluminum Department: Exposed live electrical components of the fast shot hydraulic control on aluminum die cast machine 15A exposed workers to a 110 volt AC electric shock hazard, on or about February 5, 2015.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jun 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:    a) Aluminum Department: The cover for the junction box containing the spliced connections for the hydraulic limit switch in aluminum die cast machine 14A was missing, exposing workers to an electric shock hazard, on or about February 10, 2015.    b) Aluminum Department: The cover for a panel box containing various relays and spliced connections on aluminum die cast machine 2A was missing, exposing workers to an electric shock hazard, on or about February 10, 2015.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jun 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(iii): At least one entrance of sufficient area was not provided to give access to the working space about electric equipment:    a) Zinc Department: Sufficient access to several electrical panel boxes was not maintained, on or about February 5, 2015.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Production Managers Office: A Woods relocatable power tap providing electrical power to a refrigerator and a microwave was not installed and used in accordance with its intended purpose, on or about February 4, 2015.    ABATEMENT OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION  CERTIFICATION NOT REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jun 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Aluminum Department: The burner control for the aluminum holding furnace on die cast machine 16A was improperly wired with flexible STOW cable exposing workers to an electric shock hazard, on or about February 10, 2015.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:  a) Plant Manager's Office: An extension cord that was run through a window opening and used to power an air conditioning unit exposing workers to the potential for an electric shock, on or about February 4, 2015.  ABATEMENT OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jun 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Aluminum Department: Strain relief was not provided for electrical conductors supplying power to the fast shot accumulator on aluminum die cast machine 1A exposing workers to an electric shock hazard, on or about February 10, 2015.  ABATEMENTCERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jun 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  a) Jermyn, PA: A person adequately trained to render first aid was not available in the workplace, on or about February 4, 2015.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 7, 2015

Abate by

Jun 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:  a) Zinc Department: A class D fire extinguisher used for fighting metal fires that was blocked by material and equipment was not readily accessible, on or about February 5, 2015.  b) Aluminum Department: A class ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher on post adjacent to die cast machine 4A that was mounted higher than 5 feet and behind equipment was not readily accessible, on or about February 10, 2015.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED