OSHA Inspection: THE BELLEVUE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees working on top of the Transmat parts washer were protected from fall hazards.  Employees are exposed to a 6' 3" fall when accessing the top of the parts washers to perform cleaning, adjust water pressure or to perform any necessary maintenance.      b)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees working on top of the Farr parts washer were protected from fall hazards.  Employees are exposed to a 6' 3" fall when accessing the top of the parts washers to perform cleaning, adjust water pressure or to perform any necessary maintenance.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 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 April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures were developed and utilized to control the electrical, gravitational and pneumatic energy sources when employees were performing die changes on the Aida 1 mechanical power press.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation.     b)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures were developed and utilized to control the electrical, gravitational and pneumatic energy sources when employees were performing die changes on the Aida 2 mechanical power press.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation.      c)  On or about April 22, 2015, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures were developed and utilized to control the electrical, gravitational and pneumatic energy sources when employees were performing die changes on the Niagara mechanical power press.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation.      d)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures were developed and utilized to control the electrical energy sources when employees were performing cleaning tasks on the Transmat parts washer.  Employees were exposed to caught in, water engulfment and corrosive chemical hazards.      e)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures were developed and utilized to control the electrical energy sources when employees were performing cleaning tasks on the Farr parts washer.  Employees were exposed to caught in, water engulfment and corrosive chemical hazards.     f)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures were developed and utilized to control the electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic energy sources when employees were performing tool changes on the hydraulic presses such as, but not limited to the Bellevue #1- #10 and the Multipress.  Employees are exposed to crushing hazards while performing this task.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electrical, gravitational and pneumatic energy sources when performing die changes on the Aida 1 mechanical power press.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation.   b)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electrical, gravitational and pneumatic energy sources when performing die changes on the Aida 2 mechanical power press.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation.    c)  On or about April 22, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electrical, gravitational and pneumatic energy sources when performing die changes on the Niagara mechanical power press.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation.     d)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electrical energy sources when performing cleaning tasks on the Transmat parts washer.  Employees were exposed to caught in, water engulfment and corrosive chemical hazards.   e)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electrical energy sources when performing cleaning tasks on the Farr parts washer.  Employees were exposed to caught in, water engulfment and corrosive chemical hazards.    f)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electric, hydraulic and pneumatic energy sources when performing tool changes on the hydraulic presses such as, but not limited to the Bellevue #1- #10 and the Multipress.  Employees are exposed to crushing hazards while performing this task.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or other group:  a)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that the five employees conducted group lock out tag out prior to engaging in cleaning the Transmat parts washer.  The employees were exposed to caught in, water engulfment and corrosive chemical hazards.  b)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not enure that the five employees conducted group lock out tag out prior to engaging in cleaning the Farr parts washer.  The employees were exposed to caught in, water engulfment and corrosive chemical hazards.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 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:    a)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that operators were trained as authorized employees prior to performing die changes on the Aida 1 mechanical power press.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation.      b)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that operators were trained as authorized employees prior to performing die changes on the Aida 2 mechanical power press.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation.     c)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that operators were trained as authorized employees prior to performing die changes on the Niagara mechanical power press.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation.     d)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that operators were trained as authorized employees prior to engaging in cleaning the Transmat parts washers.  Employees were exposed to caught in, water engulfment and corrosive chemical hazards.     e)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that operators were trained as authorized employees prior to engaging in cleaning the Farr parts washers.  Employees were exposed to caught in, water engulfment and corrosive chemical hazards.     f)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure the operators were trained as authorized employees prior to performing tool changes on the hydraulic presses such as, but not limited to the Bellevue #1- #10 and the Multipress.  Employees are exposed to crushing hazards while performing this task.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

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:      a)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure powered industrial vehicle operators were evaluated for performance every three years. Operators were required to operate the powered industrial vehicles to move products and material around the facility. Employees were exposed to struck-by injuries if the vehicles were operated unsafely.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 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 April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that the operator of Bellevue 6 was protected from the point of operation.  The light curtains were located in a position where an employee could stand between the machine and the light curtain exposing employees to crushing hazards.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(iii)(f): Mechanical power press(es) using presence sensing point of operation devices were not provided with guards to protect all areas of entry to the point of operation not protected by the presence sensing device(s):   a)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that the back side of the AIDA 1 press was guarded in the area where the light curtain did not cover.  Employees were exposed to amputation injuries from the point of operation due to the lack of guarding between the light curtains and scrap hopper.      b)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that the back side of the AIDA 2 press was guarded in the area where the light curtain did not cover.  Employees were exposed to amputation injuries from the point of operation due to the lack of guarding between the light curtains and scrap hopper.      c)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not assure that the back side of the Niagara press was guarded in the area where the light curtain did not cover.  Employees were exposed to amputation injuries from the point of operation due to the lack of guarding between the light curtains and scrap hopper.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii): Fixing of the selection was not by means capable of supervision by the employer.    a)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that the means of mode selection between single and continuous stroke was capable of supervision by the employer on the Aida 1 & 2 mechanical power presses (220 Ton).  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards during operation in continuous mode.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(b) & (c):    a)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure die setting procedures for the Aida 1 press were established which would protect the die setting employees from the downward motion of the mechanical power press's ram.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards that could result in amputations.    b)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure die setting procedures for the Aida 2 press were established which would protect the die setting employees from the downward motion of the mechanical power press's ram. Employees were exposed to crushing hazards that could result in amputations.    c)  On or about April 22, 2015, the employer did not ensure die setting procedures for the Niagara press were established which would protect the die setting employees from the downward motion of the mechanical power press's ram. Employees were exposed to crushing hazards that could result in amputations.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1): Inspection and maintenance records. The employer shall establish and follow an inspection program having a general component and a directed component.     a)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer failed to establish and follow a program of periodic and regular inspections for the AIDA 1 mechanical power to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards of the press were in a safe operating condition and adjustment. The AIDA 1 had deficiencies such as, but not limited to, inadequate rear guarding of the point of operation, the selector key not being supervised and employees not using die blocks during die changes, exposing employees to amputation injuries when operating the press.    b)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer failed to establish and follow a program of periodic and regular inspections for the AIDA 2 mechanical power to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards of the press were in a safe operating condition and adjustment.  The AIDA 2 had deficiencies such as, but not limited to, inadequate rear guarding of the point of operation, the selector key not being supervised and employees not using die blocks during die changes, exposing employees to amputation injuries when operating the press.    c)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer failed to establish and follow a program of periodic and regular inspections for the Niagara mechanical power to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards of the press were in a safe operating condition and adjustment. The Niagara had deficiencies such as, but not limited to, inadequate rear guarding of the point of operation and employees not using die blocks during die changes, exposing employees to amputation injuries when operating the press.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es):     a)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the safe operation of the AIDA 1 mechanical power press.  The key controlling mode selection was left unattended in the press and operators were not using the manufacturer's interlock die block exposing operators to amputation injuries when performing work.       b)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the safe operation of the AIDA 2 mechanical power press.  The key controlling mode selection was left unattended in the press and operators were not using the manufacturer's interlock die block exposing operators to amputation injuries when performing work.       c)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the safe operation of the Niagara mechanical power press.  The operators were not using the manufacturer's interlock die block exposing operators to amputation injuries when performing work.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    a)  On or about April 22, 2015, the employer did not ensure that an employee exposed to electrical hazards while performing work on or near energized parts was trained in electrical safety-related work practices.  An employee was exposed to electrical-related injuries in that safe work practices were not employed when changing fuses and verifying power on the 480 volt disconnect on the Bellevue 7 hydraulic press.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(1): Live parts to which an employee was exposed were not deenergized before the employee worked on or near them:   a)  On or about April 22, 2015, the employer did not ensure that an employee working on an energized 480 volt circuit on the Bellevue 7 hydraulic press followed safe work practices.  The employee did not use electrical personal protective equipment while verifying that the electrical circuit was de-energized and was at risk of serious injury from electrical hazards including but not limited to electrical shock.   b)  On or about April 22, 2015, the employer did not ensure that an employee working on an energized 480 volt circuit on the Niagara mechanical power press followed safe work practices.  The employee did not use electrical personal protective equipment while verifying that the electrical circuit was de-energized and was at risk of serious injury from electrical hazards including but not limited to electrical shock.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:     a)  On or about April 22, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees who perform troubleshooting and change fuses used personal protective equipment to protect against electrical hazards.  An employee removing/replacing a fuse in an electrical panel for the Bellevue 7 press was exposed to electrical shock and arc flash hazards in that electrical personal protective equipment was not worn while performing electrical work.       b)  On or about April 22, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees who perform troubleshooting were using personal protective equipment to protect against electrical hazards.  An employee verifying power while rewiring a switch on the Niagara press was exposed to electrical shock and arc flash hazards in that electrical personal protective equipment was not worn while performing electrical work.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a round-the-clock basis were not examined for defects after each shift:   a) On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that examinations of the forklifts were completed prior to operating on each shift exposing employees to struck by hazards.