OSHA Inspection: BELMONT MACHINE CO.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) Belmont Machine Co. - On or about September 11, 2015 a shop made attachment (tow hitch) was used in conjunction with the Komatsu Model 50 forklift without the manufacturer's written approval.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. the certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).   a) Belmont Machine Co. - On or about September 11, 2015, the employer had not ensured that each authorized powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. the certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(i): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, was not guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefore, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:  a) Belmont Machine Co - The Darley brake press was not guarded to prevent the employee from entering the danger zone during the operating cycle on or about September 11, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. the certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  a) Belmont Machine Co - The pneumatically operated Blue-Point angle grinder available for use in Bay 1 of the facility was not provided with a safety guard on or about September 11, 2015.  b) Belmont Machine Co - The pneumatically operated Blue-Point angle grinder available for use in Bay 2 of the facility was not provided with a safety guard on or about September 11, 2015.  c) Belmont Machine Co - The pneumatically operated Blue-Point angle grinder available for use in Bay 3 of the facility was not provided with a safety guard on or about September 11, 2015.  d) Belmont Machine Co - The pneumatically operated Blue-Point angle grinder available for use in Bay 4 of the facility was not provided with a safety guard on or about September 11, 2015.  e) Belmont Machine Co - The pneumatically operated ATP vertical grinder available for use in Bay 1 of the facility was not provided with a safety guard on or about September 11, 2015.  f) Belmont Machine Co - The pneumatically operated ATP vertical grinder available for use in Bay 2 of the facility was not provided with a safety guard on or about September 11, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. the certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $700 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) Belmont Machine Co - On or about September 11, 2015 the Budgit 1 ton electric chain hoist located in Bay 1 was not maintained in good condition in that the outer motor cover providing protection and insulating measures was missing.  The internal wiring was exposed to contact with adjacent equipment or structures.  b) Belmont Machine Co - On or about September 11, 2015 the Budgit 1 ton electric chain hoist located in Bay 2 was not maintained in good condition in that the pendent control cable lacked strain relief where it exits the motor.  c) Belmont Machine Co - On or about September 11, 2015 the Harrington electric chain hoist located in Bay 4 was not maintained in good condition in that the strain relief was not attached at the pendent control paddle.  d) Belmont Machine Co - On or about September 11, 2015 the Harrington electric chain hoist located in the front of Bay 5 was not maintained in good condition in that the pendent control cable was damaged exposing inner energized conductors.  e) Belmont Machine Co - On or about September 11, 2015 the Harrington electric chain hoist located in the rear of Bay 5 was not maintained in good condition in that the pendent control strain relief was no longer attached to the motor housing.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300-A) and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:  a) Belmont Machine Co - The employer failed to complete and maintain forms required by OSHA related to work related injuries and illnesses on or about September 11, 2015.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 9, 2016

Abate by

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Belmont Machine Co. - The employer provided fire extinguisher available for employee use, did not instruct employees to evacuate the building in case of a fire, nor train employees upon initial hire and at least annually thereafter on the use of portable fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting on or about September 11, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.