OSHA Inspection: EASTERN WIRE PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities such as service and/ or maintenance of equipment:    a. On January 12, 2016, in department 2, the employer does not have specific lock out tag out procedures for employees servicing the double loop bale tie machines.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    a. On January 12, 2016, in department 2, 55 gallon drums are stacked 3 levels high and are unstable, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,400 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. On January 12, 2016, in department 1, single loop bale tie machine numbers 3, 6, 12, 15, 18, 19, and 20, do not have a point of operation guard at the area of the single loop action, exposing employees to a pinch point hazard.    b. On January 12, 2016, in department 1, the straight cut machine does not have a point of operation guard, exposing employees to a pinch point hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a. On January 12, 2016, in the mechanic shop of department 1, the grinder does not have the work rest adjusted within 1/8 inch of the wheel.    b. On January 7, 2016, in the mechanic shop of department 2, the Dayton and Palmgren grinders does not have the work rest adjusted withoin 1/8 inch of the wheel.

Issued

Mar 21, 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 January 12, 2016, in the mechanic shop of department 1, the tongue guard on the grinder is not adjusted within 1/4 inch of the wheel, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  b. On January 12, 2016, in the mechanic shop of department 2, the tongue guard on the Delta and Palmgren grinder is not adjusted within 1/4 inch of the wheel, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): 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:    a. On January 12, 2016, in department 1, the Cincinnati power press wire chopper does not have an adequate guard at the point of operation, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.    b. On January 12, 2016, in department 2, the Alamo power press wire chopper does not have an adequate guard at the point of operation, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i):  Projecting shaft ends projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft and was not guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves:    a. On January 12, 2016, in department 1, machines such as but not limited to numbers 4, 6, 10, 11, and 18, do not have guards on the ends of the shaft.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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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 January 12, 2016, in the mechanic shop of department 2, the Dayton drill press does not have a guard on the belt and pulley, exposing employees to a nip point.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gears were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) or 1910.219(f)(1)(iii):    a. On January 12, 2016, in department 1, machines such as but not limited numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 18, do not have the gears covered or guarded, exposing employees to a nip-point hazard.    b. On January 12, 2016, in department 2, on the back of machine number 2, the forming gear does not have a guard or cover, exposing employees to a nip-point hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, 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:    a. On January 12, 2016, in department 2, the panel box on machine #13 is intentionally left open with a fan blowing on the circuitry, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

Mar 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage:    a. On January 16, 2016, in department 1, the electrical cord on the back of machine number 2 is damaged revealing the inner insulation, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     b. On January 16, 2016, in department 2, the orange extension cord on machine number 19 is damaged revealing the inner insulation, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed:    a. On January 12, 2016, in department 1, machines such as but not limited to numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 20, has openings not closed and conductors entering the cabinet unprotected, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.    b. On January 12, 2016, in department 2, machine numbers 2 and 13 has openings not closed and conductors entering the cabinet unprotected, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a. On January 12, 2016, in department 2, several machines such as but not limited to numbers 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, and 15, have electrical boxes without covers, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    a. On January 12, 2016, in department 2, machines such as but not limited to machine numbers 2, 8, 9, and 13, have flexible cords spliced without outer insulation, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

Mar 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $2,734 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains that were seven (7) or less feet from the floor or platform were not enclosed:    a. On January 12, 2016, in department 1, machines such as but not limited to machine numbers 3, 4, 6, 10, 15, 18, 19, and 20 have unguarded chains and sprocket wheels, exposing employees to a nip-point hazard.    b. On January 12, 2016, in department 2, machine number 2 has an unguarded chain and sprocket, exposing employees to a nip-point hazard.      Eastern Wire Products was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.219(f)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315479691, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 28, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 5301 West 5th Street, Jacksonville, Florida.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a. On January 12, 2016, in department 1, the foot pedal to the wire chopper machine does not have strain relief revealing the inner wires, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2016

Abate by

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  a. On January 7, 2016, in department 1 and department 2, the chemicals stored in 55 gallon drums do not have the appropriate hazard warning labels.