OSHA Inspection: PRECISION CABLE ASSEMBLIES, INC.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2925.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures are not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:     (a) Written machine/equipment specific energy control procedures are not developed, documented, and utilized for authorized personnel to follow when performing maintenance, repair, set-up and other associated mechanical diagnostic procedures on but not limited to mechanical presses,  hydraulic presses, Molex cut and terminate machines, Artos CR11 Cut and terminate machines and MTX series 10 machine.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $4095.00 Reduced

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) Hydraulic Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200061: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (b) Hydraulic Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200060: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (c) Hydraulic Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200053: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (d) Hydraulic Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200033: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (e) Pneumatic Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200017: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 unguarded foot treadles:  (a) Hydraulic Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200061: Employees operated the lugging machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  (b) Hydraulic Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200060: Employees operated the lugging machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  (c) Hydraulic Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200053: Employees operated the lugging machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.   (d) Hydraulic Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200033: Employees operated the lugging machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  (e) Pneumatic Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200017: Employees operated the lugging machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $4095.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1): The employer did not provide and insure the usage of "point of operation guards" or properly applied and adjusted point of operation devices on every operation performed on a mechanical power press according to Table O-10:    (a) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200027: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (b) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200026: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (c) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200001: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (d) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200002: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (e) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine  EM200006: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (f) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine  EM200009: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (g) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine  EM200015: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (h) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine  EM200016: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.    (i) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine  EM200122: The lugging machine did not have the point of operation guarded exposing employees to a crushing and amputation hazard.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200027: Employees operated the lugging/terminating machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.   (b) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200026: Employees operated the lugging/terminating  machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  (c) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200001: Employees operated the lugging/terminating  machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  (d) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine EM200002: Employees operated the lugging/terminating  machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  (e) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine  EM200006: Employees operated the lugging/terminating machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  (f) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine  EM200009: Employees operated the lugging/terminating  machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  (g) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine  EM200015: Employees operated the lugging/terminating machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  (h) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine  EM200016: Employees operated the lugging/terminating machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.  (i) Mechanical Power Press - Lugging/Crimping Machine  EM200122: Employees operated the lugging/terminating  machine with a foot pedal that was not guarded from unintended operation, and effective point of operation guarding was not used exposing employees to an amputation hazard.