OSHA Inspection: SALCO MACHINE, INC.

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

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

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    On or about May 12, 2015, the employer failed to ensure employees cleaning and maintaining the following machinery were trained as authorized employees:      a.     Poreba Manual Lathe, model number TR-70B, serial number 1105-998.  b.     Mighty Turn Manual Lather, model number 2180, serial number 09040404.  c.     Okuma CNC Lathe, model number LB-15, serial number 0311A454  d.     Hurco Vertical Mill, model number BMC30HT/M, serial number B3HM91002066A.

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:    On or about May 12, 2015, the employer failed to ensure certified hook inspections were performed and documented for the Reliable 1-ton Crane, serial number 19414-JH3 located in the production room.

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  On or about March 19, 2015, the employer failed to ensure certified wire rope inspections were performed and documented for the Reliable 1-ton Crane, serial number 19414-JH3 located in the production room.

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jul 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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:    On or about May 12, 2015, the employer failed to ensure employees operating the following machinery were protected against contact with the rotating spindle by having an operational interlock or other form of machine guarding in place:      a.     Poreba Manual Lathe, model number TR-70B, serial number 1105-998.  b.     Mighty Turn Manual Lather, model number 2180, serial number 09040404.  c.     Okuma CNC Lathe, model number LB-15, serial number 0311A454  d.     Hurco Vertical Mill, model number BMC30HT/M, serial number B3HM91002066A.

Issued

Jun 3, 2015

Abate by

Jun 13, 2015

Penalty

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

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    On or about May 12, 2015, the employer failed to ensure employees operating the Delta Belt Sander, serial number 67-1829 were protected against contact with 220VAC due to a broken end cap plug.