OSHA Inspection: TECNOFIL CHENANGO, SAC

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,772 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:    a) On or about 11/5/2015, Access to Furnace Pit:  The ladder way floor opening on the East side of the furnace pit was not guarded.  Employees exposed to falls of over eight feet.    Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,772 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:    a) On or about 8/18/2015, Throughout the facility:  Employees were not provided with training regarding the purpose and need for utilizing lock out procedures while performing work such as changing dies on draw machines, draw bench and performing cleaning and maintenance on the extruder and draw bench.      Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $3,465 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:    a) On or about 8/18/2015, Extruder Area:  Metal cutting alligator shear was operated without a guard in place.  Employees exposed to shear points.    b) On or about 11/5/2015, Draw Bench Area:  The cut off saw was not provided with effective guarding.    c) On or about 11/5/2015, Draw Bench Area:  The foot pedal that controls the cut off saw was not provided with a cover.    d) On or about 11/5/2015, Extruder Area:  A side mounting shear on the pointing machine was not provided with a guard.    e) On or about 11/5/2015, Draw Machine Area:  A small pointer machine was not provided with guarding for it's ingoing nip point.     Abatement Documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,772 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) On or about 11/5/2015, Draw Bench Area:  Chains and sprockets powering the out feed conveyor for the draw bench were not adequately guarded.        Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,772 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2): Revolving surfaces of shaft coupling(s) were not covered by a safety sleeve:    a) On or about 8/18/2015, Production Area:  A series of six coilers had unguarded shaft couplers.      b) On or about 11/5/2015, Extruder Area:  A pointing machine had an unguarded shaft coupler.      Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $3,465 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) On or about 8/18/2015, Extruder Area:  An extension cord being used to power a sump pump had damaged insulation.      b) On or about 8/18/2015, Production Area:  An extension cord being used to power a portable welder had damaged insulation.    c) On or about 8/18/2015, Production Area:  The power cord for a portable welder had damaged insulation.      Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $2,079 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a) On or about 8/18/2015, Extruder Area:  Power supplies for the extruder and associated equipment were not legibly marked.      b) On or about 11/5/2015, Main Power Supply:  The main breaker feeding the Extruder was not labeled.    Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,772 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(4): Disconnecting means were not capable of accepting a lock in the open position.     a) On or about 11/5/2015, Main Electric Panel East Wall:  The main breaker and subsequent disconnects for the Extruder were not capable of being locked out.      Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $3,465 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) On or about 11/5/2015, Electric Room:  A breaker had been wired and placed into service while outside of the panel box.         Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $46,200 · Current $41,580 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:    a) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area:  The Vaughn Dead Block draw machine was operated with its cover/ door open and interlock bypassed.  Employees exposed to rotating parts.    b) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area:  The Vaughn Bull Block draw machine was operated without guards in place.  Employees exposed to rotating parts and nip points.    c) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area:  The Three Die draw machine was operated without guards in place and interlocks bypassed.  Employees exposed to rotating parts and nip points.    d) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area:  The "take off" for the Three Die Machine was not secured to prevent movement.  Employees exposed to being struck by moving parts.    e) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area :   The UDM 22 draw machine was operated with its guard not in place, with inadequate guarding, and with its interlocked bypassed.  Employees exposed to rotating parts and nip points.    f) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area:  The "take off" for the UDM 22 draw machine was not secured to prevent movement.  Employees exposed to being struck by moving parts.    g) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area:  The Syncro draw machine was operated with no guards in place.  Employees exposed to rotating parts and nip points.    h) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area: The McBee Bullblock draw machine was operated with its guard open, in the jog mode.  Employees exposed to rotating parts and nip points.    i) On or about 8/18/2015, Production Area:  The C13 draw machine was operated without guards in place.  Employees exposed to rotating parts and nip points.      j) On or about 11/5/2015, Maintenance Shop:  The Bolton Tools Bench Lathe was not provided with a chuck guard.      Abatement Documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $6,930 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    a) On or about 8/18/2015, Extruder Area:  Oil was on the floor behind and next to the extruder creating a slipping hazard.    b) On or about 8/18/2015, Extruder Area:  Coolant was observed on the floor next to the extruder creating a slipping hazard.    c) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area:  Lubricant was accumulated on the floor near the draw machine, creating a slipping hazard.      d) On or about 11/5/2015, Casting Area:  The metal plated deck around the molten copper casting tub was uneven creating a tripping hazard.    e) On or about 11/5/2015, Casting Area:  Insulation, tools and parts were left laying on the floor near the molten copper casting tub, creating a tripping hazard.    f) On or about 11/5/2015, Casting Area:  Pipes were running along the top of the steps to the furnace pit, creating a tripping hazard.    Abatement documentation is required for this item.    Tecnofil Chenango, SAC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.22(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 881463, citation number 1, item 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 40 South Main Street, Sherburne, NY.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $5,544 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 toe boards:    a) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area: The platform for the McBee Bull block draw machine was not provided with a guardrail.  Employees exposed to falls of 54 inches.    b) On or about 8/18/2015, C13 Machine Power Platform:  The C13 power platform was not provided with a guardrail system.  Employees exposed to falls of over seven feet.    c) On or about 11/5/2015, Furnace Area:  The area between the molten copper tub and the furnace had an unguarded open sided floor.  Employees exposed to falls of over eight feet.    d) On or about 11/5/2015, Furnace Area:  The area next to the jib crane had an unguarded open sided floor.  Employees exposed to falls of over eight feet.    e) On or about 11/5/2015, Furnace Area:  The area to the West of the furnace had an unguarded open sided floor.  Employees exposed to falls of over eight feet.     f) On or about 11/5/2015, Furnace Area:  Employees were required to climb on the tilted furnace face without fall protection.  Employees exposed to falls of over ten feet.      Abatement documentation is required for these items.    Tecnofil Chenango, SAC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.23(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 881463, citation number 1, item 5a and was affirmed as a final order on 7/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 40 South Main Street, Sherburne, NY.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $9,702 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 8/18/2015, Throughout the facility:  Employees were not utilizing lock out procedures while performing work such as changing dies on draw machines, draw bench and performing cleaning and maintenance on the extruder and draw bench.    b) On or about 11/5/2015, Draw bench and Extruder:  Specific lock out procedures were not developed and utilized for the Draw Bench, Draw Bench Saw and the Extruder.  This equipment has energy sources such as, but not limited to electrical, heat, and pneumatic.    Abatement documentation is required for this item.    Tecnofil Chenango, SAC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 881463, citation number 1, item 9a and was affirmed as a final order on 7/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 40 South Main Street, Sherburne, NY.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $4,158 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    a) On or about 8/18/2015, Production Area:  A Skil 3380 bench grinder was used without a work rests in place.    Abatement documentation is required for this item.    Tecnofil Chenango, SAC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.22(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 881463, citation number 1, item 13a and was affirmed as a final order on 7/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 40 South Main Street, Sherburne, NY.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) On or about 8/18/2015, Production Area:  A Skil 3380 bench grinder was used without tongue guards in place.  Abatement documentation is required for this item.  Tecnofil Chenango, SAC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.22(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 881463, citation number 1, item 13b and was affirmed as a final order on 7/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 40 South Main Street, Sherburne, NY.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $5,544 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a) On or about 8/18/2015, Production Area:  A series of six coilers had unguarded shafts at a height of 76 inches off of the floor.      b) On or about 11/5/2015, Extruder Area:  A pointing machine had three unguarded rotating shafts at a height of less than four feet off of the floor.    Abatement documentation is required for this item.    Tecnofil Chenango, SAC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.22(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 881463, citation number 1, item 14 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 40 South Main Street, Sherburne, NY.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $5,544 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) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area:  The Downcoil for the Syncro Draw Machine had an unguarded pulley.      b) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area: The Three Die Draw Machine had a series of unguarded pulleys.    c) On or about 11/5/2015, Draw Bench Area:  A cut off saw had an unguarded pulley.    Abatement documentation is required for this item.    Tecnofil Chenango, SAC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.219(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 881463, citation number 1, item 15a and was affirmed as a final order on 7/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 40 South Main Street, Sherburne, NY.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area:  The Downcoil for the Syncro Draw Machine had a series of unguarded belts.    b) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area: The Three Die Draw Machine had a series of unguarded belts.  c) On or about 11/5/2015, Draw Bench Area:  A cut off saw had an unguarded belt.   Abatement documentation is required for this item.  Tecnofil Chenango, SAC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.219(e)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 881463, citation number 1, item 15b and was affirmed as a final order on 7/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 40 South Main Street, Sherburne, NY.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $6,930 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) On or about 8/18/2015, Production Area: An August Strecker KG wire welder was not provided with a continuous path to ground.      Abatement documentation is required for this item.    Tecnofil Chenango, SAC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.304(g)(5) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 881463, citation number 1, item 18 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 40 South Main Street, Sherburne, NY.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) On or about 8/18/2015, Extruder Area:  An extension cord was being used to power a sump pump in lieu of permanent wiring.      Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  a) On or about 8/18/2015, Throughout the facility:  The employer had not compiled a list of all of the hazardous chemicals that are in use in the facility.  Employees are exposed to and using products such as, but not limited to coolants, lubricants, alcohol, and copper.   Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 11, 2016

Abate by

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein  a) On or about 8/18/2015, Draw Machine Area:  At the three die machine, there was a bottle that was not labeled.  The bottle reportedly contained a liquid lubricating wax.    b) On or about 8/18/2015, Extruder Area:  At the Extruder, there was five, fifty five gallon drums which reportedly held a Tubol solution.  Some of the drums were not labeled, and others were mis labeled.    c) On or about 8/18/2015, Production Area:  At the C13 draw machine, there was two bottles that were not labeled.  The bottles reportedly held alcohol.      Abatement documentation is required for this item.