OSHA Inspection: LAMBRO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by or crushed-by hazards resulting from the collapse of the damaged industrial storage rack and/or the materials stored on them.     a) Warehouse: On, or about, 10/28/2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to ensure that damaged storage racks whose structural integrity had been compromised were repaired or replaced. Damaged storage racks that exposed employees to struck-by or crushed-by hazards include, but may not be limited to, Row 40 through 53.      Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

Jun 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,900 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) Facility - Stamping Department: On, or about, 10/28/2015 the employer did not ensure guarding for machine areas where hazards existed from ingoing nip points and rotating parts. Machines included:    1) E.W. Bliss - 21.5 Ton Press  2) V & O Press Co. - Press  3) Tight Fit Blank Press    b) Facility - Roll Form Department: On, or about, 10/28/2015 the employer did not ensure guarding for machine areas where hazards existed from ingoing nip points and rotating parts. Machines included:    1) Tail Pipe Machine  2) Artos Roll Form Machine  3) Maplewood Light Gauge Pipe Machine  4) Metal Flex Spiral Duct Machine    c) Facility - Roll Form Department: On, or about, 10/28/2015 the employer did not ensure guarding for machine areas where hazards existed from parts having extreme temperatures, ranging up to 240 degrees F. Machines included:    1) Lamaflex Machines, 1 - 4      Note: In addition to certification, the employer is also required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

Jun 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) Facility - Stamping Department: On, or about, 10/28/2015 the employer did not ensure point of operation guarding for machines, including:  1) Pexto Press/Cutter Machine 2) Collar Press Machine   Note: In addition to certification, the employer is also required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,600 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) Facility - Stamping Department: A Delta, Shopmaster, Grinder was used by employees without having work rest(s) in place; on, or about, 10/28/2015.      Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 27, 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) Facility - Stamping Department: A Delta, Shopmaster, Grinder was used by employees without having a adjustable tongue guard in place; on, or about, 10/28/2015.   Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

Jun 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,900 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) Facility - Stamping Department: On, or about, 10/28/2015 the employer did not ensure point of operation guarding for machines, including:    1) Torq-Pac - 60 Ton - Press  2) E.W. Bliss - Press  3) Perkins 2853 - Press  4) Tight Fit Blank Press      Note: In addition to certification, the employer is also required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:    a) Facility - Stamping Department: On, or about, 10/28/2015 the employer did not ensure safeguards were in place through an established program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) for machines, including:    1) Torq-Pac - 60 Ton - Press  2) E.W. Bliss - Press  3) Perkins 2853 - Press  4) Tight Fit Blank Press      Note: In addition to certification, the employer is also required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

May 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es):    a) Facility - Stamping Department: On, or about, 10/28/2015 the employer did not ensure operators were instructed as to the required safeguards of mechanical power press(es), including:    1) Torq-Pac - 60 Ton - Press  2) E.W. Bliss - Press  3) Perkins 2853 - Press  4) Tight Fit Blank Press      Note: In addition to certification, the employer is also required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

May 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):    a) Facility - Stamping Department: The employer failed to ensure that the top portion of a Tight Fit Blank Press, fly wheel, was guarded; on, or about, 10/22/2015.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,600 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) Facility - Stamping Department: On, or about, 10/28/2015 the employer did not ensure electrical equipment attached to Flapper Press machine was enclosed.      Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.