OSHA Inspection: KENT GAMEBORE CORPORATION

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by 29 CFR 1910.119:    (a) Kent Cartridge:  On March 29, 2016 and times prior, the employer did not conduct an initial process hazard analysis for the manufacturing process of explosive shotgun shells using a Class C explosive, smokeless powder propellant.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i): Information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include the required elements in paragraphs (A) through (H):      (a)  Kent Cartridge: On March 29, 2016 and times prior, the employer did not retain process safety information pertaining to the equipment of the process in that the employer did not have information including but not limited to, the materials of construction, instrument diagrams, and electrical classification for the cartridge loading machines.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices:      (a)  Kent Cartridge:  On or about March 29, 2016 and times prior to, the waste containers located in the powder bunker and production area were not equipped with covers.  The employer did not document in the process safety information that the waste containers were in compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(c)(1): The employer did not develop a written plan of action regarding the implementation of the employee participation required by this paragraph.    (a)  Kent Cartridge:  On March 29, 2016 and times prior to, the employer did not develop a written employee participation plan of action which included information on how employees will be consulted on the development of all PSM standard elements.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information:    (a)  Kent Cartridge:  On March 29, 2016 and times prior, the employer has not developed written operating procedures for how often that waste containers containing smokeless powder propellant should be emptied and cleaned.    (b)  Kent Cartridge:  On March 29, 2016 and times prior, the employer had not developed written operating procedures that specify which types of portable electrical devices, such as cell phones, are prohibited in the explosives manufacturing area.    (c)  Kent Cartridge:  On March 29, 2016 and times prior, the employer has not developed written operating procedures that specify how the floors of the manufacturing area and powder bunkers must be swept and cleaned.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4): The employer did not develop and implement safe work practices to provide for the control of hazards during operations such as lockout/tagout; confined space entry; opening process equipment or piping; and control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, or other support personnel:    (a)  Kent Cartridge:  On March 29, 2016 and times prior, the employer did not develop safe work practices that specify the prohibition of watches, jewelry, finger rings, earring and items intended for use as accessories in areas where explosive materials are manufactured.    (b)  Kent Cartridge:  On March 29, 2016 and times prior, the employer did not develop safe work practices that specify that non-routine maintenance activities should not be conducted until machinery have been decontaminated or cleaned of explosive materials.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment:    (a) Kent Cartridge:  On March 29, 2016 and times prior, the employer has not developed a mechanical integrity program with written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity or process equipment such as but not limited to, cartridge loading machinery, powder hopper and slide gate, and pneumatic powder feed valve.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not establish written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affect a covered process:    (a) Kent Cartridge:  On March 29, 2016 and times prior, the employer did not establish written management of change procedures for changes to equipment in the process such as adding new EMG cartridge loading machines and adding mesh screens to the BSN cartridge loading machines.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 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)  Machine Shop:  On February 23, 2016 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided on a Manhattan Supply Company drill press (serial #12726, model #951235) to protect employees from the rotating chuck and the unused portion of the bit.    (b)  Printing Area:  On February 23, 2016 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided on the four (4) printing machines to protect employees from the rotating adjustment wheel and rotating and sliding machine parts.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $300 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1 and April 30:    (a)  2015 OSHA Form 300A:  On February 23, 2016 and times prior, the employer did not post the 2015 Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illness in the workplace by February 1, 2016.