OSHA Inspection: YALE OGRON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2015-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(1): Machine component(s) of mechanical power press(es) were not designed, secured, or covered to minimize hazards caused by breakage, or loosening and falling, or release of mechanical energy:   a) On or about June 1, 2015, at the above address jobsite, a mechanical power press (#67) flywheel cover was missing, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  b) On or about June 1, 2015, at the above address jobsite, a mechanical power press (#83) flywheel cover was missing, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

2015-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): Pedal mechanism(s) on mechanical power press(es) full revolution clutches were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:  Instances:  a) On or about June 1, 2015, at the above address jobsite, a mechanical power press (#67) was missing a foot pedal cover, exposing the employee to an amputation hazard.  b) On or about June 1, 2015, at the above address jobsite, a mechanical power press (#83) was missing a foot pedal cover, exposing the employee to an amputation hazard.

Issued

2015-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(ii): Mechanical power press(es) using full revolution clutches were not provided with a pad with a nonslip contact area firmly attached to the pedal:    On or about June 1, 2015, at the above address jobsite, a mechanical power press (#67) was missing a non-slippery foot pedal, exposing the employee to an amputation hazard.

Issued

2015-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i)(A): Periodic and regular inspections of each power press were not conducted to ensure that all of its parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards, including clutch/brake mechanism, antirepeat feature, and single-stroke mechanism, are in safe operating condition and adjustment:  On or about June 1,2015, at the above address jobsite, the employer did not inspect periodically the power presses in the patio department, exposing the employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

2015-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):  Instances:  a) On or about June 1, 2015, at the above address jobsite, a mechanical power press (#67) was missing a guard, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  b) On or about June 1, 2015, at the above address jobsite, a mechanical power press (#83) was missing a guard, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

2015-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer had not ensure that each affected employee who wears prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design:   On or about June 1, 2015, at the above address jobsite, employees were exposed to flying particles while cutting aluminum material and wearing prescription glasses which did not provide with adequate eye protection.

Issued

2015-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  On or about June 1, 2015, at the above address jobsite, the employer did not implement and develop a written hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to mineral spirits.