OSHA Inspection: NORTH CHICAGO IRON WORKS, INC.

Issued

Sep 11, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items of this section:     (a)  Energy control procedures, such as for the Armstrong-Blum Mfg. Co vertical band saw, did not specifically outline the purpose and procedural steps for testing and verifying de-energization. Employees were exposed to unexpected energization when performing tasks, such as but not limited to changing saw blades.

Issued

Sep 11, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.    (a)  A periodic inspection of the energy control procedures was not performed at least annually to identify potential deficiencies and to ensure skill proficiency is maintained while utilizing the procedures.

Issued

Sep 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    (a)  Protective hardware, such as locks and tags, were not provided to all employees who perform maintenance and servicing of equipment. Employees were performing blade changes on the Armstrong-Blum Mfg. Co. vertical band saw without applying energy isolating devices.

Issued

Sep 11, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    (a) Powered industrial vehicle training did not include a practical training portion by the trainer and employees as well as an evaluation of the operator's performance.

Issued

Sep 11, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    (a) The TCM forklift was not maintained in a safe operating condition and remained in service with the following defects:                    (1) The rear combination lights, including the brake lamp, turn signal, and reverse lamp, were not functional on the left and right side.            (2) The rear left tire was missing a piece of rubber measuring four inches in height by one inch wide, exposing a piece of the wheel rim.

Issued

Sep 11, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    (a) Pre-shift inspections were not performed on the TCM forklift prior to being placed into service each day.

Issued

Sep 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts:    (a) In the machine shop, the Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool lathe had a broken guard and remained in service, exposing employees to entanglement hazards.

Issued

Sep 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    (a) In the machine shop, the pulley for the Royal 18 drill press was not adequately guarded to protect employees from in-running nip points.     (b) In the machine shop, the pulley for the Delta drill press was not adequately guarded to protect employees from in-running nip points.

Issued

Sep 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  (a) In the machine shop, the horizontal belt for the Royal 18 drill press was not adequately guarded to protect employees from in-running nip points.   (b) In the machine shop, the horizontal belt for the Delta drill press was not adequately guarded to protect employees from in-running nip points.

Issued

Sep 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) In the machine shop, the power cord for the Piranha iron worker was damaged and did not have adequate strain relief, exposing employees to electrical hazards at 240 volts.    (b) In the machine shop, the power cord for the Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool lathe was damaged and did not have adequate strain relief, exposing employees to electrical hazards at 115 volts.     (c) In the machine shop, the power cord for the foot pedal on the Steelweld shear was damaged and did not have adequate strain relief, exposing employees to electrical hazards at 240 volts.