OSHA Inspection: THE TERRILL MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures in any workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer. The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable:  (i)-Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace;   (ii)-Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators;   (iii)-Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;   (iv)-Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;   (v)-Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding and otherwise maintaining respirators;   (vi)-Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;  (vii)-Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;   (viii)-Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing the, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and  (xi)-Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.    On or about January 11, 2016, the employer did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program was established. Employees are required to wear 3M half-face respirators in the spray department without fit testing and medical evaluations being performed when spraying glue.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    On or about January 11, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that energy control procedures were developed for equipment such as, but not limited to:       a) Paint department, the Stiles UV sander; there are no energy control procedures developed. Employee(s) were exposed to being caught in the machine and/or electrical shock. The UV sander has a minimum of electrical and pneumatic energy.     b) Machinery department, the Sigma 90 plus panel saw; there are no energy control procedures developed. Employee(s) exposed to being caught in the machine and/or electrical shock. The Sigma 90 plus panel saw  has a minimum of electrical and pneumatic energy.      c) Machinery department, the Holzma panel saw; there are no energy control procedures developed. Employee(s) exposed to being caught in the machine and/or electrical shock. The Holzma panel saw has a minimum of electrical and pneumatic energy.     d) Machinery department, the Weeke ABC 100 dowel machine; there are no energy control procedures developed. Employee(s) exposed to being caught in the machine and/or electrical shock. The Weekes dowel machine has a minimum of electrical and pneumatic energy.     e) Machinery department, the Homag H bander saw; there are no energy control procedures developed. Employee(s) exposed to being caught in the machine and/or electrical shock. The Homag H bander has a minimum of electrical and pneumatic energy.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:      a) On or about January 11, 2016, in the glue department, the employer failed to ensure that a locking device was installed before employees started cleaning the glue rollers. Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught in the rotating rollers while cleaning them.    b) On or about January 11, 2016, in the millworks department, the employer failed to ensure that a locking device was installed on the energy control device while the Delta radial arm saw was torn apart. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in hazard the rotating shaft where the blade would be mounted.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:  On or about January 11, 2016, the employer failed to ensure the employees were trained and they had the knowledge and skills for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices when maintaining, cleaning, unjamming equipment such as, but not limited to:   a) Paint department, UV Sander (Stiles).  b) Machinery department, Sigma 90 plus panel saw.  c) Machinery department, Holzma panel saw.  d) Machinery department, Homag H bander saw.  e) Machinery department, Weeke ABD 100 CNC machine.  f) Glue department, glue roller when cleaning it.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    On or about January 11, 2016, the employer did not train employees on the principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards associated with incipient stage fires, at least annually.  Employees exposed to fire hazards such as, but limited to burns and smoke inhalation.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:    On or about January 11, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that forklift operators received refresher training every three years. The employer had a recordable injury involving a forklift incident in the previous calendar year.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 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) On or about January 11, 2016, in the glue department, the employer failed to ensure the glue rollers were guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating rollers when placing boards.     b) On or about January 11, 2016, in the maintenance department, the  employer failed to ensure the Central Machinery drill press was guarded at the chuck. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating drill and chuck.     c) On or about January 11, 2016, in the assembly department, the employer failed to ensure the Rockwell drill press was guarded at the rotating chuck. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating drill and chuck.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a) On or about January 11, 2016, in the maintenance department, the employer failed to ensure the Central Machinery drill press was anchored to the floor. Employees exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the rotating drill press.   b) On or about January 11, 2016, in the assembly department, the employer failed to ensure the Rockwell drill press was anchored to the floor. Employees exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the rotating drill press.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:    On or about January 11, 2016, in the plastic department, the employer failed to ensure that the electrical system on the Delta band saw was wired correctly. The band saw did not have an on/off switch and was energized by plugging in the cord. There was also no safety feature that prevented the saw from restarting after a power failure. Employees exposed to the hazard of being cut by the saw blade from an unexpected start-up.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:     a) On or about January 11, 2016, in the assembly department, the employer failed to ensure the Delta table saw that was used for ripping had a spreader device. Employees exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the board being cut.      b) On or about January 11, 2016, in the Millworks/plastic area, the employer failed to ensure the 10 inch Delta Rockwell table saw that was used for ripping had a spreader device installed. Employees exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the board being cut.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:   a) On or about January 11, 2016, in the Assembly area,  the employer failed to ensure the Delta table that was being used for ripping had kickback fingers or dogs installed. The operator was exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the board being cut.    b) On or about January 11, 2016, in the Millworks/plastic area, the employer failed to ensure the 10 inch Delta Rockwell table saw that was being used for ripping had kickback fingers or dogs installed. The operator was exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the board being cut.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  On or about January 11, 2016, the employer failed to ensure the Delta table saw that was being used to cut material was guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being struck-by the unguarded saw blade and flying debris.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jun 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:    a) On or about January 11, 2016, in the Assembly department, the employer failed to ensure the multiplex radial arm saw would return to starting position when released. Employees exposed to a laceration hazard from making contact with the saw blade.     b) On or about January 11, 2016, in the Millworks department, the employer failed to ensure the Dewalt radial arm saw would return to starting position when released. Employees exposed to a laceration hazard from making contact with the saw blade.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jun 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 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:    On or about January 11, 2016, in the maintenance department, the employer failed to ensure the work rests were adjusted not more than one eighth of an inch away from the abrasive wheel.  Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught between the wheel and work rest.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jun 29, 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:  On or about January 11, 2016, in the maintenance department, the employer failed to ensure the adjustable tongue guards were not removed and adjusted within one-fourth inch of the peripheral member. Employees exposed to the hazard of being struck-by flying objects.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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):    On or about January 11, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that pulleys were guarded in the following instances:     a) In the assembly, mill works, spray, and machinery department, there were approximately four homemade cooling boxes/fans had pulleys that were not guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating pulleys.     b) In the assembly department, a pulley on the Delta table saw was not guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating pulley.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)(a):  On or about January 11, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that belts were guarded in the following instances:   a) In the assembly, mill works, spray, and machinery department, there were approximately four homemade cooling boxes/fans with belts that were not guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating belts.   b) In the assembly department, the belt on the Delta table saw was not guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating belt.   c) In the machinery department, the belt on the General Electric swing saw was not guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating belt.  d) In the plastic department, the belt on the Delta band saw was not guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating belt.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) On or about January 11, 2016, in the glue department, the employer failed to ensure the chain and sprockets were guarded on the Bechtold Pinch Roller. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating chain and sprockets.    b) On or about January 11, 2016, in the glue department, the employer failed to ensure the chain and sprockets were guarded on the glue roller. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating chain and sprockets.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jun 29, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Unless identified for use in the operating environment, conductors or equipment were located  in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that had a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures:     On or about January 11, 2016, in the glue department, the employer failed to ensure the electrical disconnect panel box was suitable for that environment. The electrical disconnect panel box was covered with spray glue. Employees exposed to the hazard of an electrical shock from the glue spraying operation.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    On or about January 11, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that electrical boxes were not blocked and were readily accessible in the following instances:    a) In the glue department, the pinch roller disconnect was not readily accessible, it was blocked by a conveyor belt. Employees do not have immediate access to the pinch roller disconnect. Employees exposed to the delay of isolating the electrical source in the event of an emergency.     b) In the glue department, the breaker box was not accessible where it was blocked by a board that was placed in front of it and obstructed by the layout of the conveyor belt.  Employees do not have ready access to the breakers. Employees exposed to the delay of isolating an electrical source in the event of an emergency.     c) The spray department, by the UV machine, the breaker boxes were blocked where material and supplies were permitted to be stored. Employees did not have ready access to the breakers. Employees exposed to the delay of isolating an electrical source in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  On or about January 11, 2016, in the Plastic department, the employer failed to ensure the newly installed disconnect panel box had all the circuits identified. Employees exposed to the delay of isolating the electrical source in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    a) On or about January 11, 2016, in the glue department, the employer failed to ensure the 110 volt conductors entering the junction box on the post form machine were protected from abrasion. Employees exposed to an electrical shock hazard.     b) On or about January 11, 2016, in the assembly department, the employer failed to ensure the 110 volt conductors entering into the metal junction box that was made into an extension cord were protected from abrasion. Employees exposed to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(i): Receptacles, cord connectors and attachment plugs were not constructed so no receptacles may be installed so as to require an energized attachment plug as its source of supply:  On or about January, 11 2016, in the assembly department, the employer failed to ensure a metal junction box that is manufactured to be permanently mounted was not used as an extension cord. It was made into a temporary extension cord to be plugged into another receptacle for power. The Delta table saw was plugged into the receptacle box. Employees exposed to an electrical shock hazard.    In the alternative:  29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) On or about January 11, 2016, in the glue department, the employer failed to ensure there were no unused openings in the 110 volt panel box near the blower. Employees exposed to an electrical shock hazard.      b) On or about January 11, 2016, in the glue department, the employer failed to ensure there were no knockout plugs missing in the 110 volt panel box near the Bechtold Pinch Roller. Employees exposed to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jun 25, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) On or about January 11, 2016, in the plastic department, at the Delta band saw, the employer failed to ensure the internal conductors were not pulled out at the strain relief area. Employees exposed to the hazard of an electrical shock.    b) On or about January 11, 2016, in the assembly department, the Makita circular saw was plugged into an extension cord that had the internal conductors pulled out at the strain relief area. Employees exposed to the hazard of an electrical shock.

Issued

Jun 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 9, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about January 11, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained on hazardous chemicals and aware of the location of the safety data sheets. Employees exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to, inhalation and burns.