OSHA Inspection: MNDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Mar 18, 2016

Abate by

Apr 13, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2): Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked:  On or about February 25, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when there were no permanent aisle markings to insure that there was adequate space for forklifts transporting materials to safely drive through the facility.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 18, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:   On or about February 25, 2016, employees performing servicing and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, and servicing a variety of machines and equipment such as, but not limited to, saw, dust collector, automatic welders, laser cutting machines, press brakes, and compressor did not use lockout or tagout devices to isolate energy sources, inspections on lockout methods were not performed, nor was training provided to employees on the energy control measures.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 18, 2016

Abate by

Apr 13, 2016

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  On or about February 25, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when daily inspections were not performed on forklifts used on first shift.  Inspections were only done on forklifts used on second shift and only done on second shift.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 18, 2016

Abate by

Apr 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  On or about February 25, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the employer had stopped performing daily crane inspections in late 2015.  No monthly inspections were being performed.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 18, 2016

Abate by

May 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 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):  On or about February 25, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when employees were operating the press brakes to bend or punch sheet metal parts without safeguarding devices to prevent injuries. a.     Toyokoki APB-286 b.     Toyokoki APB-3613W c.     Toyokoki APB-5620u d.     TrumaBend V170 e.     TrumaBend V85 f.      Toyokoki APB-unknown  On or about February 25, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when employees were operating spot welders without safeguarding devices to prevent injuries. g.     Spot welding machine   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 18, 2016

Abate by

May 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  On or about February 25, 2016, employees were exposed to welding flash hazards when the weld booth on the aisle was missing a weld curtain.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 18, 2016

Abate by

Apr 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  On or about February 25, 2016, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the fire extinguishers were not inspected on a monthly basis to insure that they had not been discharged, that they were mounted properly, that they were not blocked, and that they were identified.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 18, 2016

Abate by

Apr 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  On or about February 25, 2016, there was no SDS for the following: a.  acetylene used in the cutting torch b.  propane used as fuel in the forklifts   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 18, 2016

Abate by

Apr 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:  On or about February 25, 2016, employees did not know where to find the SDS binder.  Employees used chemicals such as, but not limited to, propane, acetylene, and steel.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).