OSHA Inspection: FALMER SCREW PRODUCTS & MFG.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Sep 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 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:    On or about April 7, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the Acme- Gridley screw machines. Operator doors were not interlocked or affixed shut allowing employees to enter the hazard area during operations.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Sep 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 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 or about April 7, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that the Doosan MV 4020D CNC machine was effectively guarded to prevent employees from the point of operation. The operator doors were not interlocked and were capable of being opened during production.    b) On or about April 7, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that the Lynx 200 GL CNC machine was effectively guarded to prevent employees from the point of operation. The operator doors were not interlocked and were capable of being opened during production.    c) On or about April 7, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that the Puma 230 MS CNC machine was effectively guarded to prevent employees from the point of operation. The operator doors were not interlocked and were capable of being opened during production.    d) On or about April 7, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that the Puma 200 2SP CNC machine was effectively guarded to prevent employees from the point of operation. The operator doors were not interlocked and were capable of being opened during production.    e) On or about April 7, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that the Mori Seiki CNC machine was effectively guarded to prevent employees from the point of operation. The operator doors were not interlocked and were capable of being opened during production. Additionally, the plexiglass barrier guard was broken and missing pieces.    f) On or about April 7, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that the Milltronics SL6 CNC machine was effectively guarded to prevent employees from the point of operation. The operator doors were not interlocked and were capable of being opened during production.       g) On or about April 7, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that the KBC metal band saw was effectively guarded to prevent employees from the point of operation. The guard was not adjusted to cover the unused portion of the blade.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 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:    On or about April 7, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that guarding was in place on chains and sprockets providing mechanical power to the mobile scrap conveyor in use in the CNC machine area of the facility. No guard was present.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Jun 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,560 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    On or about April 7, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that flexible cords supplying 110v power to the wet saw in the screw machine area were inspected before use. Obvious exposed conductors and splices were visible on the equipment.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Jun 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  On or about April 7, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that defective flexible cords used to supply 110v power to the wet saw and pump were removed from service. Flexible cords showed exposed conductors and evidence of splicing.