OSHA Inspection: MERCURY PRODUCTS CORP.

Issued

Feb 2, 2016

Abate by

Mar 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $13,860 · Current $9,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard(s):      a) Miscellaneous Department- The employer did not ensure that the point of operation on machinery, such as the Walsh Press & Die Company Punch Press #2719, Model #38, Serial #9965, was guarded to prevent employees from having their hands or fingers in the danger zone.    b) Brackets Department- The employer did not ensure that the point of operation on machinery, such as Punch Press #2727, was guarded to prevent employees from having their hands or fingers in the danger zone.    c) Bracket Department- The employer did not ensure that the point of operation on machinery, such as Punch Press #2732, was adequately guarded to prevent employees from having their hands or fingers in the danger zone. On October 14, 2015, a punch press operator sustained an occupational injury when the press cycled while his hand was within the point of operation.     Mercury Products Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 989898, citation number 1, item number 4,  issued on February 6, 2014, and became final order on October 15, 2015, with respect to the workplace located at 1201 Mercury Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60193.    In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete and must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase, or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 2, 2016

Abate by

Feb 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes    a) Spot Welding Department- The employer did not ensure that appropriate hand protection, such as insulated gloves, were used when employees' hands were exposed to thermal burns from sparks or hot metal while spot welding.    In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete and must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase, or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:      a) Facility wide - The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures were conducted at least annually to ensure that the procedures and requirements of the energy control program were properly implemented and followed by employees.

Issued

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,930 · Current $3,000 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:    (a) Brackets Department - The employer did not ensure that the foot pedal on punch press #2727 was guarded to prevent actuation from falling or moving objects, or from accidental stepping on.