OSHA Inspection: CONNECTICUT TOOL CO., INC.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:   Loading Dock:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, PM 3224 190, a Category 2 flammable liquid, was dispensed from a fifty five gallon drum through a manual valve.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:  Loading Dock:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, a fifty gallon drum PM 3224 190, a Category 2 flammable liquid, was not grounded to the building structure.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  Shop Floor:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, rags used with PM 3224 190, a Category 2 flammable liquid, were thrown into open plastic containers for disposal.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee, who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards, used protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection over the prescription glasses or protective lenses with side shields:   Grinding Department:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, two employees who used grinding machinery daily were not wearing ANSI compliant safety glasses with side shields.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:   Loading Dock:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, the Clark forktruck was not provided with an identification plate.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):   Loading Dock:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, the Clark forktruck was leaking fluid, did not have an operable emergency brake and did not have a horn.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by in-running nip points and rotating parts:  CNC Area:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, the Daewoo Puma 6S CNC turning center was not properly safeguarded.  The limit switch provided for the access door was broken and allowed the machine to run when the door was opened.  Also, a side guard had been removed to allow for better air circulation, exposing in-running nip points and rotating parts.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:  Loading Dock:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, a Ryobi table saw, model BTS10, serial number 060748446, that was used to cut plywood boards for shipping packaging was not provided with a drop out starter or the equivalent.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  Loading Dock:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, a Ryobi table saw, model BTS10, serial number 060748446, was not provided with a guard.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    Steel Rack Area:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, the work rest provided on the right side of the Sunex 8 inch pedestal grinder was adjusted 5/8 of an inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    On, or about, February 25, 2015, in the following locations, off-hand abrasive grinding machines were not provided with adjustable tongue guards:  A.  Steel Rack Area:  Sunex 8 inch pedestal grinder, both sides. B.  Polishing Area:  6 inch Bench Grinder, Model 09012162.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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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:  CNC Area:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, the Lasko box fan that was provided for use at the Daewoo Puma 6S turning center was not rated for use in an industrial location in that it was provided with a SP-2 power cord and it lacked an equipment grounding conductor.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    A.  Bridgeport Area:  February 25, 2015, at the following machines, flat extension cords were used to energize Prototrack machines that were provided as auxiliary equipment:  1.  Bridgeport milling machine serial number J-172277. 2.  Sharp milling machine.  B.  Grinding Area: On, or about, February 25, 2015, an orange extension cord was used to energize a light fixture at the Sharpe SG618 surface grinder.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  Loading Dock:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, employees who operated the Clark forktruck had not been trained/certified since 2006.

Issued

Apr 9, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  Plant:  On, or about, February 25, 2015, the company had not provided training to employees regarding new container labeling guidelines and the new format and content of Safety Data Sheets.