OSHA Inspection: MARBLE MACHINE, INC.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:     On or about March 9, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had an employee exposed to physical hazards while changing the chuck on a Hwacheon horizontal lathe, and the employer did not require the employee to shut down the machine per the established shut down procedures.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):      On or about March 9, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had an employee exposed to physical hazards while changing the chuck on a Hwacheon horizontal lathe, and the employer did not require the employee to operate the energy control device(s) for the machine in a manner to isolate the machine from all energy sources.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:      On or about March 9, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had an employee exposed to physical hazards while changing the chuck on a Hwacheon horizontal lathe, and the employer did not have the employee apply a lockout or tagout device to each energy isolating device.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:       On or about February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had portable fire extinguishers within their facility for employee use in the event of a fire.  The company did not perform monthly visual inspections of the portable fire extinguishers to ensure that they were fully charged, undamaged, and ready for immediate employee use.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:        On or about February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had portable fire extinguishers within their facility for employee use in the event of a fire.  The company did not provide an educational program to employees, in order to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards associated with incipient stage firefighting.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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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:    On February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees exposed to amputation and physical hazards from the lack of machine guarding on equipment within the facility.  This equipment would include the following:      a.         Vertical Boring Machine, manufactured by Frorep, located in Original Shop - guard rotating bed,  b.         Horizontal Lathe, manufactured by Regal, located in Original Shop - guard rotating chuck,  c.         Horizontal Lathe, manufactured by Turret, located in Original Shop - guard rotating chuck,  d.         Horizontal Lathe, manufactured by Tarnow, located in Original Shop - guard rotating chuck,  e.         Horizontal Boring Machine, manufactured by TDS Varnsorf - guard rotating parts  f.          Horizontal Lathe, manufactured by Hwacheon, located in Lathe Room - guard rotating chuck,  g.         Radial Arm Drill, manufactured by Carlton, located in Lathe Room - guard rotating drill,  h.         Vertical Mill, manufactured by Servo, located in South Building - guard rotating parts, and   i.          Vertical Mill, manufactured by BOKO, located in South Building - guard rotating parts.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

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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 February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees exposed to physical hazards from using a bench grinder without a tongue guard adjusted to within one-fourth inch of the wheel.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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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:      On February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees exposed to electric hazards from the use of a metal type knockout receptacle box on the end of a flexible cord/extension cord.  The electrical box was not used in accordance with its listing and labeling.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    On February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees exposed to electric hazards, due to an unprotected flexible cord/extension cord, which was run through a door way in the Compressor Room/Area, in order to provide electrical power to a chop saw.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:       On February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees exposed to electric hazards from two electrical outlets without covers in the Compressor Room/Area.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $400 Reduced

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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 February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees work with and around hazardous chemicals including but not limited to: propane, oil, cutting oil, and hydraulic fluid.   The employer did not provide the employees with any hazard communication training.  This training would include the following:      Information:  a.     The requirements of this section,  b.      Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals were present, and  c.      The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and material safety data sheets.      Training:  a       Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in their work area,  b.      The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in their work area,  c.       The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, and   d.      The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    On or about February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees perform maintenance operations on pieces of equipment within the facility.  The employer had machine specific energy control procedures, but the machine specific energy control procedures did not contain specific steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. These energy control procedures include but are not limited to the following:    a. Burdmaster,  b. Lucas Mill #1,  c. Lucas Mill #2,  d. Lucas Mill #3,  e. Servo, and  f. Sharnoa CNC.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    On or about February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees perform maintenance operations on pieces of equipment within the facility.  The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of energy control procedures at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of 1910.147 were being followed.  This periodic inspection would include the following:      a. The periodic inspection shall be performed by an authorized employee other than the one(s) utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected,    b. The periodic inspection shall be conducted to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified,   c. Where lockout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employees responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected,  d. Where tagout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized and affected employee, of that employees responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The training program of the employer did not include all the training elements listed under Items A-C of 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):      On or about February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees perform maintenance operations on pieces of equipment within the facility.  The employer did not provide lockout training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees.  This training would include the following:      a. Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control,   b. Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure, and  c. All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them:       On or about February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees perform maintenance operations on pieces of equipment within the facility.  The employer had machine specific energy control procedures, but the machine specific energy control procedures did not contain specific procedural steps for the placement, removal, and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them.   These energy control procedures include but are not limited to the following:    a. Burdmaster,  b. Lucas Mill #1,  c. Lucas Mill #2,  d. Lucas Mill #3,  e. Servo, and  f. Sharnoa CNC.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy controls:    On or about February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees perform maintenance operations on pieces of equipment within the facility.  The employer had machine specific energy control procedures, but the machine specific energy control procedures did not contain specific procedural steps or requirements for testing a machine or piece of equipment, in order to verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees operating powered industrial trucks without first completing operator training as specified in 1910.178.  This training would include the following:      a.         Formal instruction (lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material),  b.         Practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and   c.         Evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    On or about February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had an employee operating a powered industrial truck, and the powered industrial truck had a reverse light out.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:        On or about February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees operating powered industrial trucks, and the employer did not conduct daily forklift inspections.

Issued

Apr 28, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    On or about February 11, 2016, Marble Machine, Inc. had employees operating powered industrial trucks, and the employer did not certify that each employee had received training and evaluation as specified by 1910.178(l).  This certification would include:       a.         Name of the operator,   b.         Date of the training,  c.         Date of the evaluation, and   d.         Identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.